BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Tuesday, Governor Beshear announced a drive-thru testing site that will open next week in Warren County. Here’s what you need to know. According to Warren County Emergency Management, the tests are free and paid for by the state. If you want to get tested, you must pre-register online. The testing is by appointment only from…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green planted and dedicated a tree Wednesday in recognition of what is to come following this pandemic. Greenview representatives said the tree is meant to stand for hope for a blossoming future. The tree planting ceremony began with music from Crossland Community Church’s worship band. A few words of encouragement…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – During Warren County’s virtual fiscal court meeting this morning, multiple COVID-19 related updates were discussed, including the reopening of county parks. Beginning next week, residents in Warren County will be able to be tested for the coronavirus at South Warren High School, according to Governor Andy Beshear. This testing site will allow for more accurate numbers…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several states have announced plans to open their businesses back up over the next two weeks, including our neighbor to the south, Tennessee. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is not extending the state’s stay at home order past April 30. Here in south central Kentucky, Allen and Simpson counties border the volunteer state. Leaders from both of…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Inmates across the state are being released from county jails during the second wave of discharges issued by Governor Beshear. Over 900 Kentucky inmates have now received commuted sentences. In order to accommodate better social distancing among inmates, some non-violent offenders nearing their release date were granted early discharge. Before leaving the jails, the state provided these…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local law enforcement leaders are protecting and serving in a different way now that we are in the midst of a pandemic. Chief Giles Taylor of the Morgantown Police Department along with Edmonson County Sheriff Shane Doyle are among those virtually reading to kids. Once a week, each agency’s top cop posts a video to social…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Most local restaurants are suffering financially from the closures of their dining rooms during the pandemic. The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce launched a campaign to help called, Takeout Takeover. The organization now features information on all area restaurants offering takeout according to Chamber president and chief executive officer Ron Bunch. “Restaurants were some of our…
EDMONTON, Ky. – One county in our viewing area we still haven’t mentioned when providing these positive case numbers is Metcalfe county. Metcalfe county, which has a population of around 10,000, has yet to have a confirmed case of the virus. Metcalfe County is mostly farmland and has a population of just 39 people per square mile. Metcalfe County Judge…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky – A local sheriff’s office is doing more to protect businesses in the community. Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower says deputies are patrolling around local businesses more to protect areas that are less monitored. Deputies are able to do it because of a drop in other incidents. For example, with more people at home, deputies are responding…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Businesses and non profit organizations all over the state have felt the financial impact of this pandemic, and local jails are no different. The Simpson County Jail is being hit hard financially as a result of COVID-19. According to Simpson County Jailer Eric Vaughn, eight employees have been laid off until further notice. Due to inmate releases…
