Author: Krista Garrison

Electric buses may make their way into Warren County in the future

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public School is introducing a new kind of bus that may be making its way into the community in the next few years. An all-electric bus. Many current buses run on diesel, some on propane, but in the coming years, that will change. According to Alan Blythe, vehicle maintenance manager for WCPS, these buses…

Why are street lights turning purple? News 40 investigates

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – No, it’s not for Halloween and it’s not to reduce light pollution, the purple street lights are actually a manufacturing error. People have come up with some crazy theories about the strangely colored lighting. From people saying it makes those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 glow in the dark to a theory that purple light…

EXCLUSIVE: medics take part in first cadaver lab in area for EMS

GLASGOW, Ky. – It is common for medical personnel to practice on cadavers, but for EMT’s and paramedics, the opportunity to practice on a real body is extremely uncommon. The Barren-Metcalfe and Hart County Emergency Medical Services took part in a cadaver lab at the T.J. Health Pavilion. Executive Director for both EMS teams, Joe Middleton, says this lab is…

Man shot outside of his residence, police searching for shooter

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Late Wednesday night, a man was shot outside of his home. Bowling Green Police say the victim, William Kuprion, confronted a man inside of a vehicle in front of his house. The man shot Kuprion multiple times then left the scene, according to police. Police are working to find surveillance video of the vehicle and the…

SkyPAC honors official with plaque

BOWLINGG GREEN, Ky. – When you visit the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, you’ll now see a plaque with the county judge executives face on it. SkyPAC in Bowling Green held a ceremony honoring Warren County Judge Executive Michael Buchanon for his role in securing funding for the center’s continued operations. According to SkyPAC’s president and CEO Jeff Reed, the…

Supply chain issues lead to possible Thanksgiving meal shortages

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you are looking forward to a Thanksgiving dinner in a month, you may need to go ahead and start planning now. This year continues the issues some found in 2020 as the supply chain is still not functioning at full capacity. Businesses trying to get items from point A to point B are seeing that…

Woman accused of destroying a gas station and trying to attack a deputy with a glass shard

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – Early Thursday morning, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Marathon gas station in Smiths Grove after reports of shots fired and a potential burglary. The owner of the Marathon, Keval Parekh, said surveillance video shows the woman shooting through the windows, entering the business and destroying things inside. According to Sheriff Brett Hightower the…

Teen scores perfect on both ACT and SAT

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – ACTs and SATs are stressful and challenging for many students and scores can make or break your college acceptance. A greenwood high school student is likely eligible for most any college of her choosing after scoring perfectly on both the ACTs and SATs back-to-back. Veronique is a 17-year-old senior at Greenwood High School in Warren County….