Author: Krista Garrison

Historic Garvin Memorial Bridge re-opens

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A historic bridge, closed for repairs for two years, is now opened. The bridge’s restoration cost around $300,000 as steel beams and the diagonal bracing was deemed structurally insufficient and needed to be replaced. There was also some concrete work at the piers that needed to be filled, according to Josh Moore, the director of Warren…

Mother, son arrested after son allegedly fired shots and endangered others

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is releasing information about a shots fired situation that took place on Friday on Ellis Cole Road. According to officials, Kenneth Buchanan, 50, of Bowling Green, shot at people twice and then left in a black Nissan Rogue, driven by his mother, Barbara Buchanan, 75, also of Bowling Green. The individuals on scene…

Man charged with stealing vehicles

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Sunday afternoon, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office was called to William Simmons Road concerning the possibility of a stolen U-Haul at a home. When deputies got there, they saw the U-Haul on the property. Law enforcement awaited the arrival of the homeowner, Terry Dale Finn, who pulled up to the driveway and then sped off, according to…

Drivers surprised with a reverse ticket for Christmas

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Some unsuspecting drivers were surprised with a $50 bill instead of a ticket Tuesday after local businesses donated money to the Cave City Police Department to hand out to residents. Cars pulled over with children also got a few toys. Naughty or nice? When the police pull you over, you usually assume you have done something…

With Omicron found in Kentucky, here are some tips to stay safe over Christmas gatherings

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the Omicron variant making its way into Kentucky, some people are expressing a concern about the holidays. The Barren River District Health Department is recommending the public take precautions before meeting with family to celebrate Christmas together this weekend. While getting vaccinated this week will not take full effect by Christmas, it is still recommended…

Salvation Army stationed at the mall to help survivors of the tornado

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Salvation Army is set up inside of the Greenwood Mall to help families who were impacted by the tornadoes. Stationed inside of the old Lifeway Christian Book Store, volunteers taking names and giving out food, toys and other essentials to tornado survivors, according to Monica Horton with the Salvation Army. “Whether it’s in the midst…

Toy drive held at WKU for tornado relief

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With Christmas just around the corner, a number of local children are spending Christmas outside of their homes following the devastating tornadoes. So, the governor’s wife, Britainy Beshear, wanted to help. Last week she began a toy drive at the WKU Small Business Incubator campus where hundreds of toys were collected for local kids. The donations…

Toys for Tots gives toys to children impacted by the tornadoes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Children and families impacted by the tornadoes received Christmas gifts over the weekend from a local non-profit. Toys for Tots opened their doors Saturday for families in need of presents after having suffered the impacts of the devastating tornadoes in the area. During that time, the organization and volunteers serviced around 900 children, according to their…