Author: Krista Garrison

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…

Recanvass in governor’s race shows no changes for Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In a Thursday morning recanvass of the gubernatorial race, the results for Warren County are unchanged. Incumbent Republican Governor Matt Bevin received 17,118 votes while his Democratic challenger Andy Beshear captured the majority with 18,249 votes. The recanvass started at 9 a.m. at the Warren County Clerk’s Office. County clerk Lynette Yates said she “absolutely” trusts the…

Kids on the Block introduces new puppet to teach people about autism

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kids on the Block is introducing a new character to its puppet cast. Previously, Kids on the Block had a low-functioning autistic character. The new puppet was introduced Tuesday for the first time at the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at WKU. This addition will include more of the spectrum as the puppet is a highly-functioning…

New app allows citizens to report crimes to wildlife officers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources now have an app to help the public report violations of fish, wildlife and boating laws. There are multiple ways you can provide tips anonymously. The KFWLaw app for your smartphone has the ability to alert officials to criminal behavior, such as poaching.Users can also text Tip411 with keyword “KFWLaw”…

Road crews prepare for winter weather

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Road crews from every county in the WNKY viewing area are preparing to respond to this winter weather event that could create hazardous driving conditions overnight. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has been monitoring the forecast. Officials said the warm weather Sunday and Monday will help reduce the possibility of hazardous road conditions, but with temperatures expecting…

 Firefighters remember fallen teen killed in head-on collision

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Members of the Chalybeate Volunteer Fire Department as well as the Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department are grieving the loss of a fellow firefighter who was killed in a car crash over the weekend. Robert Braeden Combs, 18, of Smiths Grove, was a volunteer firefighter for Chaybeate and Bear Creek in Edmonson County. He was killed Sunday…

Animal hospital collects socks for elderly

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. Scottsville Animal Hospital is partnering again this year with Christian Family Radio to collect socks for seniors in Allen County. Socks for Seniors is a non-profit community service project to help senior citizens keep their feet warm over the winter months. The holiday season can be a joyous time, but, for some, it can also be a depressing…

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife biologists believe reports of feral pigs really a loose pot-bellied pig

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – After investigating recent reports of a wild pig in Edmonson County, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife biologists believe the animal in the pictures released to be a loose pot-bellied pig. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife official Terri Brunjes is reassuring the public that the county does not currently have a population of wild pigs. Pot-bellied pigs and wild pigs…