Author: Krista Garrison

Shelter pets receive extra love for Betty White’s 100th birthday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Monday would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday and shelter pets across the nation are getting a little extra love in her honor. Locally, the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society offered half priced adoptions on all animals at their shelter in honor of Betty White. There were 17 pets that found their forever homes. People…

National Corvette Museum and Feed America First partner to feed local families

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Saturday, the National Corvette Museum and Feed America First partnered together to distribute food to local families. Feed America First is a non-profit organization out of Tennessee that is working to help fight hunger in America. After the tornadoes hit Bowling Green, the two organizations decided to work together to help provide nourishment to locals in…

Bowling Green woman killed by semi truck

FORISTELL, Mo. (AP) — A Kentucky woman was killed Saturday after walking in front of a semi-truck in Missouri, authorities said. The semi struck 73-year-old Bonnie Stinson of Bowling Green, Kentucky near the Highway W and Interstate 70 overpass in St. Charles County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. It is unclear if the accident was related to the…

Tornado relief concert underway in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green tornado benefit concert is being held Friday and the bands prepped throughout the day for showtime. Local bands and bands with ties to Bowling Green will be playing and several big name artists have items up for auction including guitars and a record. The concert is raising money to help survivors of the…

Student awarded grant for agriculture for a second time

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Barren County High School senior received a grant for an agricultural project for $1,000. One Barren County student is preparing to plant his own garden with a grant he applied for through the Future Farmers of America funded by the Bob Evans foundation. That student, Coby Lee. He is working to build garden beds and expand…

Vehicle taxes have risen for some

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you head to the old courthouse to pay for your vehicle’s taxes, you might be in for a surprise. Due to a major decline in supply, used vehicles prices have skyrocketed in some cases. Many trucks and even some SUVs have appreciated in value, which is quite strange to see from a vehicle. Due to…

Local remembers tornado one month following the destruction

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tuesday marked one month since the tornadoes stuck south central Kentucky, taking lives and destroying hundreds of homes. Jordan Smith lived off Hillridge Court, one street that was hit hard by the tornado. Tuesday, Smith went to visit his old home and discovered the building had been completely torn down. Smith was on the second floor…

Beshear addresses the state about education budget increases, COVID-19 rates and tornado relief efforts

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Beshear is announcing some historic investments in education and gave a COVID and tornado relief efforts update this afternoon. Governor Andy Beshear announcing, Monday, a $2-billion budget increase for education in the state. Some major announcements include a 5% raise for teachers in the state. Beshear also announced he plans to include universal preschool options for…