BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local jail is looking to crack down on contraband with two brand new scanners. The Warren County Regional Jail is now putting inmates through a body scanner as well as using a portable scanner to check bags, mattresses, clothing, and other items for contraband after the court approved the policy this morning. The process took…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – State legislators have filed a bill that would exempt feminine hygiene products from sales taxes in the Commonwealth. The bill would amend KRS 139 to exempt tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, sanitary napkins, and other similar items. The tax on feminine products in known by many as the “Pink Tax”. “This is another male-controlled system used…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A local animal shelter and its supporters are going above and beyond to make sure shelter pets get the medical care they need. The Barren River Animal Welfare Association in Glasgow held a spaghetti lunch Thursday to raise funds for medical treatment for shelter animals. The event was hosted by FAB Studios and Catering. The owners of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Four people were displaced from their home on Curd Drive Wednesday night after a fire roared through the home. All of the residents made it out of the house but one person suffered burns to a hand. That person was taken to an area hospital. The fire caused significant damage. Bowling Green firefighters were working Wednesday…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Wednesday, local children learned how to break the ice. At Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, the children painted a picture of the winter sky with colored ice cubes on a sheet by stomping on them and mixing colors together. Tinkergarten is an early education program inspired by outdoor play. Each of the lessons hone in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – College students are returning to south central Kentucky this week and the Western Kentucky University Police Department are preparing for the semester ahead. WKU officer Tim Gray says traffic will likely be heavier around campus throughout the week and weekend as students move back into their dorms. Gray advises drivers to be alert and careful around…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Jails across the nation are facing a major issue, and jails in south-central Kentucky are no exception. They are housing far too many inmates. Several local jails are over capacity by 30-60%. Jail officials say overpopulation can lead to more crime inside of the jail walls as well as spread sickness. Funding for jails is one…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Jailer Stephen Harmon released his annual jail report highlighting the successes of various programs within the Warren County Regional Jail that are designed to help inmates. The jail runs multiple different programs including the G.E.D. program. Last year, 17 inmates received their G.E.D. while incarcerated. Since April of 2018, 109 offenders were baptized through…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green announced its strategic plan for building our community and growing our economy by welcoming new Americans into our city. The steering committee, City of Bowling Green, and consultants compiled all of the information and recommendations from 12 focused listening sessions to create a plan that focuses on creating a welcoming and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Girl Scouts have begun cookie sales for the year and are introducing a new lemon-up cookie. The wonderful thing about supporting your local Girl Scouts is that you get a tasty treat while the next generation of young female entrepreneurs get an important taste of what it takes to be successful—teamwork, planning, and a positive…
