RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Barren River District Health Department has announced plans to begin a Harm Reduction Syringe Exchange Program in Logan County. According to the department, the program will help reduce opioid overdose rates, lower the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C and link people who use drugs to life-saving treatment resources. The health department received over $17,000 from…
OAKLAND, Ky. – The Mammoth Cave Dairy Auction suffered a destructive fire Tuesday morning in the kitchen area. No injuries were reported from the fire in Oakland. Workers said the blaze began in the kitchen after a grease fire got out of control. Smiths Grove, Gott and Alvaton Volunteer Fire Departments were on scene and put out the fire before…
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – A 10-person AmeriCorps NCCC crew began work Monday at Mammoth Cave National Park to help reopen a cave that hasn’t been toured by visitors in more than 40 years. The crew from Iowa is clearing, weeding and flattening the surface trail leading to Wondering Woods Cave. The road leading to the trail will also be re-done…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This year was a big year for automotive events in Bowling Green, A.K.A. Hot Rod City U.S.A. The city is well known for its racing and car events at Beech Bend Raceway and the National Corvette Museum.. Money made outside of the area getting spent in Bowling Green benefits the city’s economic development. “As you have…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Kentucky distillers filled more than 2.1 million barrels of Bourbon in 2018, breaking a record of 1.9 million barrels back in the sixties The second record broken last year came from the 9.1 million total barrels of spirits filled last year breaking a record of 8.7 million total barrels filled also in the sixties. The group says both…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society is in desperate need of donations after an influx of sick or injured animals have been brought in. “We’re not really sure why but over the past few weeks we have had a tremendous influx of medical cases,” said Lorri Hare, director at Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society. One mini…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has located numerous fake $100 bills. The counterfeit currency was found blowing around on Interstate Drive. These bills are not legal tender as they have the same serial numbers and a Chinese symbol on the back. If anyone has found some of these fake bills, do not attempt to spend them….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local law enforcement is reminding the community to celebrate Halloween responsibly. Officials recommend putting reflective patches or lights on children’s costumes as well as avoiding trick or treating after sundown. “Be very vigilant and cautious about any oncoming vehicles,” said Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower. Motorists are also reminded to keep a vigilant eye out for…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Higgins Center for Non Profits renaming event. The building is being renamed after Fred Higgins, the previous owner of the building, who recently died. Higgins was known by many people in the community for his generosity and kindness. Those who described him say he was…
BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Students at Edmonson County High School learned valuable and life saving lessons Tuesday about safe driving. Sophomores spent part of their morning outside learning about how a seatbelt works during a roll over car crash and saw dummy demonstrations of what being ejected from a car can look like. “For a long time, I’ve worn a shoulder…
