Author: Krista Garrison

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…

Small business woman feels community’s support

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A small business in Warren County is busy filling orders for Thanksgiving meals. Boyce General Store is home of Brie Golliher, known as the Pie Queen, who bakes pies and cookies of all kinds for the community. Golliher says this year has been a record-breaker for pre-orders for her bakery. She even noticed a surge in…

Local teen feeds those in need for Thanksgiving

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A teenager in Bowling Green has been feeding the homeless for four years, every Saturday and even on holidays. Ryan Depp, a Student at South Warren High School, created Ryan’s Making A Different Outreach in Bowling Green. “We’re all human and you know, whenever the world’s dark you need some light in it. It’s just important…

COVID-19 is impacting Thanksgiving plans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – People in Bowling Green are preparing for a Thanksgiving holiday that may look a little different than normal for a lot of people. COVID is changing a lot in our everyday lives, and the holidays are impacted just the same. Governor Andy Beshear and the Centers for Disease Control have released some Thanksgiving suggestions to keep…

Kentucky State Police amping up patrol for Thanksgiving

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Holiday travel may be down some amount this year because of COVID-19, but officials still expect the holidays to be a major traveling day in the Bluegrass. With travel comes more dangers on the roads. The Kentucky State Police will be out in larger force throughout the holidays, so drive safely. Some tips to stay safe…

Kentucky State Police selling teddy bears for a good cause

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police are about to begin their annual teddy bear sale, if supplies last that long. Trooper Teddies is a program by KSP that helps calm children. Each teddy bear purchased helps buy teddy bears for troopers to give to children. This year, though, the state police are running low on those bears to sell…

Experts give Thanksgiving cooking safety tips

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s Thanksgiving week and you may already be thawing your turkey out for the big meal. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, home cooking fires happen most often on Thanksgiving Day. While many families are having smaller get togethers this year because of COVID-19, there are many other hazards in your home to be aware of….

Restaurants erect tents to serve customers and abide by safety restrictions

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Restaurants locally are doing everything they can to remain open and provide a safe dining experience for their customers under the governor’s mandates. Last week the governor mandated that all restaurants close to the public except for carry out, delivery, drive through, and eating outside. Because eating outside is allowed, local restaurants are taking advantage of…