Author: Krista Garrison

WKU joins Hope Harbor in declaring April as sexual assault prevention month

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – April is sexual assault awareness month and Western Kentucky University is teaming up with a local non-profit to help bring awareness to the cause. WKU and Hope Harbor have planned sexual assault awareness month activities for students and community members to learn about sexual assault and how to prevent it. On Thursday, President Timothy Caboni, along…

Community rallies around sick Bowling Green child to help with medical expenses

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One community, one superhero, one goal – to save a child’s life. The Burch family is awestruck seeing the community come together to support their sick son in need of medication. Sawyer Burch, a Bowling Green four-year-old, was recently diagnosed with an extremely rare and life threatening metabolic disease. After his parents found out his medication…

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…