Author: Krista Garrison

Glasgow Police give $100 to unsuspecting drivers at traffic stops

GLASGOW, Ky. – Typically when you see a police officer pulling you over you may be nervous for the ticket you are about to receive, but Tuesday night people in Glasgow received something else from officers that brightened their holiday season. This is the 4th year that Riverlake Church in Glasgow has partnered with the Glasgow Police Department to hand…

Non-profits hope people participate in Giving Tuesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If the holiday season has you in a generous mood, today is Giving Tuesday and local non-profits need your help. Giving Tuesday is a holiday set aside to remind people to donate money, time or whatever are able to whatever cause you find worthy. For some, that may mean supporting local businesses, while others may donate…

Sheriff: Dump truck smashes vehicle after brakes fail

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tuesday morning, a collision involving a dump truck stopped traffic one way on Scottsville Road for nearly an hour. According to Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower, the driver of the dump truck told law enforcement his brakes quit working as he neared the intersection of Interstate 165 and Scottsville Road. The driver then tried to turn…

Popular coffee shop supports local artisans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Starting last Saturday, Spencer’s Coffee downtown is hosting about a dozen local artisans. After Gov. Andy Beshear closed down dining inside of restaurants recently, the owner of Spencer’s, Justin Shepherd decided he would use the empty space to help local artisans sell their products. Multiple local creators have set up shop inside of Spencer’s so people…

Dump truck carrying gravel overturns

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Emergency crews responded at about 9 a.m. Tuesday morning to a two-vehicle wreck at the intersection of Interstate 165 and Scottsville Road after a dump truck carrying gravel appeared to have overturned onto another vehicle and spilled its load. The driver of the passenger vehicle was able to walk to a waiting stretcher and was taken…

Logan County escaped inmate found dead

OLMSTEAD, Ky. – Kentucky State Police have identified the remains of a man found Sunday in a field on Watermelon Road. Sunday morning the Logan County Sheriff’s Office asked for state police to respond to a death investigation. State police have identified the remains as Jason Stratton, 48, of Elkton, Ky. According to Kentucky State Trooper Daniel Priddy, Stratton was…

KSP offers winter weather driving tips

BOWLING GREEM, Ky. – With today’s snow flurries, winter is fast approaching, and Kentucky State Police want motorists to be safe on potentially icy roads. On days where the temperature is near or below freezing, there is potential for slick spots on the roadways. KSP has some tips for safe driving in snow and ice. Drive slowly and increase following…

Live Christmas tree sales have begun

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local tree farms are beginning to sell live trees. COVID has impacted local tree salespeople, both negatively and positively, according to a local business owner, Morgan Burk. Morgan is a 17-year-old and attends the Gatton Academy. She has been running her business for a few years now with the help of her family. Morgan says she…

Toys for Tots hosts annual Hand it to a Hero donation drive Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Christmas season is now officially here and right now a local non-profit needs your help to make sure every child gets a Christmas toy this year. Toys for Tots is holding its annual Hand it to a Hero donation drive Saturday. You can donate a toy by giving it to a local firefighter, armed services member…