BROWNSVILLE, Ky.- To better communicate with the residents of Edmonson County, a new program called TextMyGov has been set up. Users can access information on different things around the county, like the library or parks and recreation, and they can also report issues, like trees down or potholes. Users will receive county messages and can also sign up for messages…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As sponsorships and partner opportunities become available in the downtown area, people want to know if their donations are going to the city or to a 501(c)(3). Donating to the city is technically donating to a nonprofit, but for tax purposes, it will be easier for donors to donate to a 501(c)(3). A new nonprofit will bring…
Edmonton, Ky.- All over the country, people have seen a decline in butterflies, but one local is trying to change that narrative. Cedar Ridge Perennials specializes in flowers that are deer-resistant and attract butterflies. These perennials grow in natural Kentucky conditions and come back every year. To help the cause, you can plant perennials in your yard. But when talking…
Bowling Green, Ky.- Med Center Health is offering a babysitting clinic for kids ages 11 to 17. In this course, teens will learn the basic safety of babysitting, including what to do when a child is choking, how to do hands-only CPR, and learn how to change a diaper. The course will also skill participants in knowing which games are…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Rotary Club of Bowling Green hosted local law enforcement Wednesday to discuss the mental health and substance abuse crisis in our community. When responding to crisis calls, both the Bowling Green Police Department and Warren County Sheriff’s Office can spend multiple hours on just one call. Both agencies are partnering with other local organizations to look…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Mental health affects every single person, but July is designated to bring awareness to minority mental health. There are many reasons someone may be struggling, whether financial stress, employment, language barriers, or simply less access to resources and healthcare. Agencies like Life Skills are providing resources and assisting those in need to overcome any mental, emotional or…
Barren County, Ky.- If you have plans to go out on the boat this summer there are a few things to keep in mind. All vessels must have fire extinguishers, a type four throwable, and a sound device, like a whistle or horn. Every individual on the boat is required to have a life jacket. It must fit well and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As celebrations of Independence Day continue, fireworks sales are booming. The price of fireworks is actually on the decline this year after climbing up in previous years due to inventory and supply issues. Local stands are seeing steady crowds, and the manager at Mad Fireworks tells News 40 that 75% of the stand’s firework sales will be…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- If you are pulling out your grills for a Fourth of July cookout, there are a few things you may want to keep in mind. Make sure your grill is clean before any cooking to avoid grease fires. Also, keep the grill away from any structures, like your house or car, as well as children at play….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The mayor, along with Life Skills, Room in the Inn and the Salvation Army, joined the Rotary Club meeting Wednesday afternoon for a discussion of the Salvations Army’s Life Navigation Center. This project marks the first time the community will have multiple nonprofits working out of the same space, a location that will provide showers, laundry…
