Author: Krista Garrison

Man arrested after setting a fire that critically injured another man

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department was called to a structure fire at Rockway Court Apartments on Vine Street last Wednesday, November 3. Neighbors were concerned that someone might be inside and firefighters saved a man from the blaze, but he was severely injured. Fire officials received a tip the following Wednesday stating that the fire was…

Where is Erica Burden? Family pleads for help in finding missing 27-year-old mother

BONNIEVILLE, Ky. – A family and community members are pleading for answers after a Hart County woman is reported missing. They have been pruning side roads and other areas in Bonnieville searching for the missing mother. Loved ones are pleading for answers. Where is Erica Burden? According to police, 27-year-old Erica dropped her daughter, Lily, off at school just before…

Mom deemed missing in Bonnieville, officials search for her

BONNIEVILLE, Ky. – Tuesday afternoon, Kentucky State Police received a call about a missing woman in the Bonnieville community of Hart County. Law enforcement are now conducting a missing person investigation. According to a release, Erica Burden, 27, dropped her child off at school just before 8 a.m. and has not been seen or heard from since. Burden was last…

WKU is working to prepare students for careers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University Gordon Ford College of Business is working with students this week to prepare them for life after graduation. Students who chose to participate were able to do mock interviews for future jobs and learn what is expected and desired in an interview. A photographer also made her way to campus and helped students…

Multi-county police chase ends in three vehicle collision in downtown Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police have charged a man with attempted murder of a police officer following a multi-county police chase that ended in a multi-vehicle crash. The driver of a green Ford, identified as Paul Edward Eden of Tennessee, was spotted driving recklessly in Simpson County earlier Tuesday. morning, according to officials. Officials said, when the Simpson…

Family of disabled veteran collects license plates to bring him joy

BENTON, Ky. – Some like to collect stamps, others like to collect shoes, and some, like disabled military veteran Jeff Turner, just like to collect! Jeff Turner, an avid collector, received an exciting gift from his wife, Erica, and daughter, a Western Kentucky University Alumn, Hannah Turner Reagle. Together, alongside friends and family, they collected one license plate from each…

Prepare your vehicle for winter temperatures

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You may have seen a white frosty film over your back yard or on your car this morning as the temperature outside dropped overnight. With more cold temperatures on their way over the next few months, it’s time to prepare your vehicle for the cold. The last thing you want when its freezing outside is to…