BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A burn ban has been issued for Warren, Barren, Logan and Allen Counties. This means all uncontained fires, such as bonfires and brush burnings are prohibited, but grilling and fire pits are still allowed. The band comes as a response to the recent dry weather. Barren County Judge Executive Michael Hale says multiple fires occurred over…
BOWLING GREEN, – The Bowling Green City Commissioners held their bi-annual special work session today at the Sloan Convention Center. At the session, commissioners discussed ideas and policy initiatives as well as goals and objectives for the City of Bowling Green. Among the many topics discussed was the city’s progress and goal of hiring minorities and females. A commissioner stated…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Residents of one Warren County neighborhood are preparing for a meeting with the City-County Planning Commission to discuss a possible zoning change for farmland right next door. A trucking company is attempting to build in what is now farmland just next to the Stone Crest neighborhood, and residents of the area aren’t happy. Some neighbors say…
EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Golfers hit the greens at the Shady Hallow Golf Club in Edmonson County Friday morning for a good cause. Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green hosted its annual golf scramble. Door prizes were given away and a prize was given to first, second, and third place. The scramble is held as a fundraiser for…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Eating out in Morgantown will soon cost a little bit more. The city voted Thursday night to implement a restaurant tax that will take effect January 1. The 3% restaurant tax will be used to fund renovations of Charles Black City Park in Morgantown. The park has seen its fair share of visitors and foot traffic over…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is announcing a new program going into effect throughout the state. The program will allow each of KSP’s 16 posts to hire a victim advocate. The funding for this Victim Advocacy and Support Services Program comes from a $2.5 million grant from the Department of Justice’s Victims Of Crime Advocacy Grant program. “This whole…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At the Kentucky Sheriff’s Conference Thursday, Dave Grossman, an American author and a retired lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, gave a talk on the study of the psychology of killing and psychological preparedness. He spoke to the sheriffs about carrying their weapons, practicing drawing their weapons, training for sharper aim and much more. Grossman also…
HORSE CAVE, Ky. – The Horse Cave Police Department is holding a contest in order to allow the community to have some input on the departments image. Interim Police Chief Heather Childress wants to revamp the police department including a new patch that will be the representative image of the department. This new patch will be designed by none other…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Sheriff’s Association is holding its 90th annual Sheriff’s Conference at Sloan Convention Center this week. Tuesday, sheriff’s from around the state heard from Dr. Kimberly Miller about managing a department in their training class. “This is something that has been happening for quite a few years. Used to be, sheriffs were just elected by…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Today is national Teddy Bear Day and Kentucky State Police are celebrating with a fund raiser for their Trooper Teddy program. Tuesday, KSP held a drive asking for $5 donations from 500 people in order to raise $2,500. By Tuesday afternoon, they had already raised over $3,000 for the teddy bear program. The purpose of the bears…
