BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department is hiring. You must be 18 years old to apply. The Fire Department has 137 full-time employees, 127 of whom are in the Fire Suppression Division. The department has no part-time personnel. Sworn public safety personnel must complete a rigorous testing process consisting of written, physical skills, oral interview, polygraph and…
GLASGOW, Ky. – T.J. Regional Health announced today that most patients will now be allowed to have one visitor. Before, only children, mother’s in labor and those with specific accommodations were allowed a single visitor. Now, visitors will be allowed into the building but must wear a mask and get screened for COVID-19 upon arrival. The hospital representatives are reminding…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky Fish and Wildlife employees are reminding the public that bears are making their way through Kentucky this Spring. The bears are migrating. Wildlife Biologist Bill Lynch says taking a few extra precautions might be wise. Put a lid on your outdoor trash can and place a lock on the lid. Also, if you feed your animals…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Friday, the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved a 10-year contract with Barnes and Noble College for bookstore operations. “The university textbook industry is changing rapidly,” Susan Howarth, WKU’s Executive Vice President for Strategy, Operations and Finance, said. “There is direct competition from online retailers and sometimes even the publishers. And our students…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Such a beautiful day outside on Thursday and with it came phase one of the reopening of the Bowling Green and Warren County parks. Get your sunscreen, your headphones or a nice lawn chair and head to your local park. Walking trails, parking lots and disc golf are all open again to the public. But according…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce is recognizing five business women in the running for a distinguished award. This year marks the 35th year for the ATHENA Award in Bowling Green. The ATHENA Award honors the local businessperson who makes the major contributions to the community and advancement of women in the business world. Past ATHENA…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has officially begun switching to a new look, designed by Western Kentucky University’s User Experience Design class. Working to re-brand the sheriff’s office alongside WKU students is mutually beneficial, as the designs are created at no cost to the county, and the students get to see their designs come alive in…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Today marked the last day of home delivery for the Allen County Schools Meal Delivery Program. With the scheduled school year coming to an end, the program is going to look a little different going forward. In Allen County, about 75% of students are on free and reduced lunch. And with the school year coming to…
PLANO, Ky. – The Plano Fire Department responded to a call around 2:20 a.m. Tuesday for a vehicle that struck a house on Kevin Drive. On arrival, officials found one man pinned inside the vehicle and another man outside the vehicle. The Bowling Green Fire Department arrived on scene and assisted in getting the driver out of the car. The…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local public transportation has remained in operation during the coronavirus pandemic, but with many businesses shut down and social distancing guidelines in effect, buses are running with considerably fewer passengers, which is causing serious financial shortfalls. To combat deficits causes by COVID-19 to local public transportation, the federal government included a grant in the Coronavirus Aid,…
