BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Friday was very chilly but with that sun out, warmth was making its way to sledders up on Hospital Hill. Dozens of families hit the hill with their sleds and makeshift sleds. Kids and adults alike were enjoying the snowy hill, day off work and sunshine. Several people wiped out on their sleds and one little…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – People in the community are still struggling both mentally and physically following the disastrous tornadoes of December 11. But children understand and process tragedy a little differently from adults. Losing your home, losing a friend or family member, or even just seeing people around you grieving losses can all cause a trauma response in a person’s…
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The pandemic has been hard on everyone, but children in specific have been hit hard by the indirect impacts of COVID-19. Mental health for children has taken a toll in response to the virus. Mental health professionals have noticed a rise in anxiety and depression in adolescents from the beginning of the pandemic. Social media intake has…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Road crews have been preparing for the snow storm for several days, from pre-treating the roads, to continually scraping and salting streets throughout the day. A snow day is fun for some, annoying for many, and a busy day at work for others. Road crews have been out in full force working to clear the snow…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One woman is charged with abuse of two children following a car crash where police say the mother did not get two juveniles the medical attention they needed. Police discovered a vehicle with severe damage and blood both inside and outside of the car. According to her arrest citation, officials went to the home of the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For those who like the cold and are looking to take a quick trip to a local park, Bowling Green Parks and Recreation have set up a fun snowman scavenger hunt. Preston Miller Park has been visited by 12 snowmen that are hiding around the park. Visitor can work to find all 12 and snap a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green is requesting assistance from volunteers at the old Sears building in the Greenwood Mall to help survivors of the December 11 tornado. With the initial urgency of needs following the tornado dying down, volunteers are fewer. To help manage volunteer efforts, The City of Bowling Green hired a volunteer coordinator, Marieca…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It has been a very eventful past month with severe weather. From a massive EF-3 tornado ripping through Bowling Green and surrounding counties, taking lives and destroying hundreds of homes locally to record breaking warm temperatures on Christmas day to several New Years Day tornadoes in the area. Now we are looking toward some frigid temperatures…
BOWLING GREEN, KY. – A local chiropractor is running a non-profit organization through his office to help combat wounded veterans and first responders. Doctor Michael Elkins owns and runs Lazarus Chiropractic in Bowling Green, the cite of the only non-profit of its kind in the state, Hands for Life. This non-profit helps bring much needed care to combat wounded veterans….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – COVID tests are a little harder to come by now than they were this time last year and with a spike in cases, the need for tests have spiked. With COVID testing sites closing down and some places no longer offering walk in testing, you may be wondering where you can get a test. Some place…
