Author: Krista Garrison

K9 Rocky successfully makes first alert on a discarded firearm

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Over the weekend, two people were arrested following a pursuit where the driver shot at police.  The high speed pursuit started in Tennessee, crossed over into Kentucky, and ended in Warren County off Plano Road in a soybean field. K-9 Rocky and his handler, Deputy Dean Clark, responded to the location when police could not locate…

Officials confirm Cave City body found is missing man John Adwell

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Officials are now confirming, after a preliminary autopsy, the body found in Cave City is missing 61-year-old John Adwell.  Police also say there were no obvious signs of trauma to the body. People have expressed concern about the time it took police to find the missing man, but police say the field was searched several times,…

Cockfighting crackdown – locals charged with federal crimes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Five south-central Kentucky men have been federally indicted for charges involving cockfighting. Officials identified organized cockfighting through online investigations, undercover work inside cockfighting pits, and drone surveillance. Christopher Copas is accused of operating Kentucky Acres Game Farm on Price Chapel Road in Bowling Green for the alleged purpose of breeding, raising, training and selling roosters to…

Voter information released for Barren County

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Fiscal Court met Tuesday morning, and Helena Chase Birdwell released information about the upcoming voting timeline for the county.  Oct. 5 is the last day to register to vote. The early absentee voting portal will be open Oct. 19 and 20 for absentee ballot by mail. Early excused in-person voting will be held October…

Sawyer Burch, family update and thank community, promote Sawyer’s Race for Research fundraiser

BOWLING GREEN Ky. – A fundraiser for a local 10-year-old is coming up on Sept. 26.  Sawyer Burch has Trifunctional Protein deficiency, an extremely rare disease affecting only around 100 people globally. His family is sharing updates on his incredible fight and thanking the people of Bowling Green for all their support and donations. Most children born with Trifunctional Protein deficiency…

Glory Baby Ministry will partner with A Mother’s Village to better support families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Glory Baby Ministry is announcing a new partnership with Emily Kaiser, the owner of A Mother’s Village, to expand the support available to families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. When Glory Baby Ministry Executive Director Jessica Heffinger lost her daughter, Riley Marie, at 21 weeks gestation, she experienced firsthand a gap in care that too many…

Charter Senior Living celebrates National Assisted Living Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A weeklong celebration kicked off Monday and Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green is joining tens of thousands of assisted living communities across the country for the festivities celebrating National Assisted Living Week. Bowling Green Mayor Todd Alcott and Bowling Green City Commissioners Sue Parrigen and Melinda Hill read the proclamation to celebrate National Assisted Living…

How to drain your pool safely

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green’s Public Works is reminding pool owners of how to properly and safely drain their pools.  Pool owners should allow 10 days for water to sit uncovered since the last time chemicals were added so that it can naturally dechlorinate with help from the sun.  Then, test the water to make sure…