Author: Krista Garrison

Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce announces nominations for ATHENA Award

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce is recognizing seven business women in the running for a distinguished award. This year marks the 36th year for the ATHENA Award in Bowling Green. The ATHENA Award honors the local businesswoman who makes major contributions to the community and advancements of women in the business world. Past ATHENA Award winners…

Solar Farm coming to Logan County

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Approximately 1,600 acres of land in Logan County will soon be covered in solar panels at the request of two major companies. Through the Tennessee Valley Authority’s nationally recognized Green Invest program, renewable energy continues to expand with plans to build the largest solar-plus-storage project in TVA’s Kentucky service area. Facebook and the Corvette Manufacturing Plant are…

Bowling Green Fire Department to get a Baby Safe Haven Box in new station

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Last week, Kentucky law makers passed and Governor Andy Beshear signed legislation aimed at saving the lives of newborns by providing another safe surrender option. The bill would allow the use of a newborn safety device to be installed and utilized at participating staffed fire stations, police stations or hospitals. For south central Kentucky, the need…

Time to vote on the new interchange is almost up

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A survey to voice your opinion on where a new Interstate 65 interchange will go in Warren County is closing in just a few days, so if you haven’t participated yet, you still have a chance. Right now the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is looking at three options for the interchange: Carter Sims Road, K-y. 242, and…

Area parks receive grant money

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – Monday, Governor Andy Beshear announced his selection of 41 projects totaling more than $4.3 million to receive funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. All selected projects will upgrade parks and recreation spaces across Kentucky, including right here in south central Kentucky. The federal program was designed to protect important natural areas, help local communities…

Kentucky State Police are selling Trooper Teddies

BOWLING GREEN, KY. – Kentucky State Police is hosting an Easter sale of their soft and adorable Trooper Teddys. Now, these little bears are more than just a little stuffing. For every bear purchase, a local Trooper is given one bear to carry with them in their vehicles to give to a child at a scene. Trooper Daniel Priddy won’t…

One person flown to hospital following Bowling Green crash that injured 2

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One person has been taken to an area hospital by helicopter following a crash in Bowling Green Monday afternoon. According to Bowling Green police, the person was airlifted to a Nashville hospital to be treated for injuries following a crash on Veterans Memorial and New Bond Way. One other person is at a local hospital being…

One person dead following crash in Edmonson County

BEE SPRINGS, Ky. – A Louisville woman was killed Monday afternoon in a collision in Edmonson County. According to Kentucky State Police, one person has died following a two-vehicle collision in Edmonson County. The incident occurred in the 10,000 block of Ky. 259 near Bee Spring Lumber. Preliminary investigation revealed Julia E. Broderick, 46, of Louisville, was operating a 2007…

DSSKY and the Corvette Museum host Drive Up for Down Syndrome car show

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky and the Corvette Museum are working together to host the Drive Up for Down Syndrome car show. The fun community event will support the Buddy House in Bowling Green on Saturday. Community members can enter a car in for the show for $25 by registering at 9 a.m. at the Corvette…