Author: Krista Garrison

Police clarify questions about Friday nights shootings that left two men dead

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police are answering a few questions from the public involving a double homicide that occurred this weekend in the O’Charley’s parking lot. Bowling Green Police Department spokesman Officer Ronnie Ward said there have been many questions on social media platforms about the incident involving the charges against one man as well as whether the…

Police make arrest after two die in shooting outside of O’Charley’s

UPDATE: BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department arrested Terry A. Stice II, 44, of Bowling Green, in connection with last night’s shooting, according to a release from the department. During the investigation, detectives determined Taylor and Russell were in a physical altercation and Taylor shot Russell, according to the release. After seeing Taylor shoot Russell, Stice is…

Brownsville students graduate from D.A.R.E. program

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Fifth and sixth grade students in Edmonson County graduated from the D.A.R.E. program Friday. The D.A.R.E. program stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education and is taught in order to help prepare the children with the courage they will need to say no to drugs, alcohol and violence. Friday morning, students at the Edmonson County 5/6 Center in…

Local jail now using body scanners for inmates

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…

State bill would exempt feminine hygiene products from sales tax

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…

Spaghetti fundraiser helps provide shelter pets with medical care

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…

House fire injures 1, displaces 4

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…

Kids paint a picture with ice at Tinkergarten

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…

Campus police prepare for college students return to the hill

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…

Jail reports: overcrowding is a major issue throughout the Commonwealth

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…