Author: Krista Garrison

Logan County could see expansion of broadband in the near future

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Logan County Fiscal Court is partnering with the Russellville Electric Plant Board to apply for a grant to help expand fiber optic accessibility for locals. Around 31% of Logan County is not served by broadband accessibility. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is offering grants of up to $288 million in funding to support broadband infrastructure deployment…

Two arrested in connection to Cash Express robbery

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two people have been arrested in connection with the robbery of a Cash Express on Russellville Road that happened last Monday. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, Brian Aubrey and Krystle Lujan were located at an address in Owensboro and arrested. Aubrey is charged with first-degree robbery, possession of a handgun by a felon and…

Charles Black Park in Morgantown is now under renovation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In a story we first brought you two years ago, the Charles Black Park in Morgantown is now under construction. A $3.5 million project is underway at the city’s park. The funding partially comes from a 3% tax put on restaurants in the city back in September of 2019. With the new park renovations underway, the…

Local experts warn about heat safety for humans and pets

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you so much as opened a window Thursday, you are probably already aware of how hot it was outside. In fact, Thursday was one of the hottest days of the year so far reaching the mid 90’s with a heat index over 100 degrees. With those kinds of temperatures, the heat can actually be incredibly…

Plasma centers are asking the public to donate

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Blood and plasma centers around the country are running low on donations and BPL Plasma in Bowling Green is asking the public to donate. Plasma is the water, antibodies, protein and iron inside of your blood. It is used to treat many different kinds of things including burns, dog bites, and to make certain vaccines. Lately,…

Hart County man accused of manufacturing and selling meth

HARDYVILLE, Ky. – The Hart County Sheriff’s Office released information about an arrest involving the manufacturing of methamphetamine. On Tuesday, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police and the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 909 Liberty Schoolhouse Road. According to his citation, John Wayne Gardner was arrested after officials say he was manufacturing…

First responders participate in active shooter training on WKU campus

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local first responders trained on Western Kentucky University’s campus Wednesday morning in preparation for an active shooter in the event that they may need to respond to a scene like that. The Bowling Green Police, WKU police, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, the Bowling Green Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services and more participated in the training. In…

CASA of South Central Kentucky announced pajama drive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Court Appointed Special Advocates of South Central Kentucky just announced a new donation initiative to help provide pajamas to local kids. Most of the children CASA works with are in foster care or out of home care and range from birth to age 21. The initiative was announced Tuesday and will officially begin Oct. 1. On…

Firearm expert reminds public to practice safety with BB guns

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Over the weekend a woman was charged with murder after police say she shot a man to death with a BB gun. Recreational firearms are common backyard activities in the area, but it is important to remember that BB guns, pellet guns and even airsoft guns can still hurt someone if not handled properly. News 40…