Author: Krista Garrison

FBI agent speaks at local Rotary Club

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An FBI agent spent time Wednesday speaking at the Bowling Green Rotary Club about what it is like to be a special agent for the Louisville Field Office. Special Agent Aaron Rayburn busted some myths saying the FBI does not have a profile on every person in the country nor are they spying on the American…

Logan County woman charged with possession of heroin, marijuana

AUBURN, Ky. – Agents with the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force answered a drug complaint call on Cemetery Road in Auburn and once inside, they said they found drugs and paraphernalia in the home along with a toddler. According to the citation, agents immediately smelled marijuana coming from inside the home. Mistie Cropper, 25, denied agents consent to search…

Organizations team up to fight poverty

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – HOTEL INC is partnering with charitable organizations to bring Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week to the community. With the help of the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness, The Affordable Housing Fundraiser Chili Luncheon raised funds for HOTEL INC to help purchase and remodel two homes in 2020…

Local industry wants answers on Chinese tariffs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local business welcomed U.S. Sen. Rand Paul for a round table discussion focusing mostly on how trade uncertainty with China is affecting their business. Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems employs 35,000 employees. But, due to labor cost, only 2,000 employees are in the state. With the tariffs on Chinese imports, trade is an issue affecting the…

Body found in wooded area near Riverwood Avenue

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police opened a death investigation Monday morning after someone found human remains in a wooded area in the 200 block of Riverwood Avenue, authorities said. The remains were found in a wood line behind a Kroger on the U.S. 31-W Bypass, Bowling Green Police Department spokesman Officer Ronnie Ward said. Crime scene processors collected…

Police department goes bowling for a good cause

GLASGOW, Ky. – A local police department raised money for a non-profit through an event called “Patrollin’ and Bowlin’”. The Glasgow Police Department was able to donate over $2600 to Community Relief Fund after their fundraising event Thursday night. The non-profit helps locals with bills, finding a place to stay, and other services to assist community members. The event consisted…

Senator Rand Paul visits Glasgow, speaks on impeachment hearing

GLASGOW, Ky. – Senator Rand Paul making a stop at Felker Brothers Corporation in Glasgow Friday, giving his thoughts on multiple federal and local issues. The steel piping manufacturing facility plays a significant economic role in the Commonwealth. Paul spent the afternoon touring the facility and meeting employees. The senator also speaking on the impeachment proceedings, saying nothing in the…

Toys for Tots hosting its annual “Hand it to a Hero” toy drive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Toys for Tots is gearing up for the annual “Hand it to a Hero” toy drive, where local service men and women will be collecting toy donations at a local superstore. Hand it to a Hero will take place Saturday, November 30, from 10am-2pm at Walmart on Campbell Lane. This event will feature local heroes from…