Author: Krista Garrison

WKU COVID-19 update following small outbreak

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University representatives are speaking up about the importance of quarantining upon testing positive for COVID-19. After a recent outbreak lead to 29 students under quarantine with about half testing positive for the virus, according to Bob Skipper, the media relations director at WKU, the school is reminding students the importance of following CDC guidelines….

Barren County Detention Center announcing they now have no known cases of COVID-19

GLASGOW, Ky. – This week the Barren County Detention Center announced they currently have no known cases of COVID-19 in their facility. On September 19th, the detention center reported 73 active cases, which included inmates and staff. According to a press release this week, they said through hard work and coordination with multiple agencies they were able to execute a…

Congressman Brett Guthrie talks COVID-19 vaccine update

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Congressman Brett Guthrie visited Bowling Green Tuesday and spoke on the current update on the COVID-19 vaccine update. Guthrie told the media he believes the vaccine will be completed within weeks, if not days. According to the Congressman, there are four vaccines in the final phase of completion. Guthrie claiming it will take 300-million doses to…

SKYCTC awarded over $1-million to support first generation college students

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College received a 1.3-million-dollar grant to support first-generation college students. SKYCTC received a notification that the U.S Department of Education will fund a student support services program. This SSS grant will serve 120 students per year with advising, tutoring access to cultural activities and additional financial assistance. This is an important…

Tidball’s to host benefit for teen who lost fingers in accident

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A fundraiser for a young man, Jack Barefoot, who recently had an accident which cost him multiple fingers is taking place Tuesday night at Tidball’s in Bowling Green. Tidball’s will be hosting three bands, including  “Girl Tones”, and a portion of the ticket sales will go to assist the 18-year-old. Doors open at 7:00 and music will…

Bowling Green Police Department is hiring

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you are looking for a career locally to serve and protect those around you, look no further. The Bowling Green Police Department is in the midst of planning a graduation for the first class of the Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy while, at the same time, they have opened the application process to become a police…

School resource officers get newly branded trucks

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The sheriff’s office and local school unveiled new school resource officer trucks today. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office alongside the Warren County Public Schools held a press event showing off brand new SRO vehicles and a brand new design for the trucks. The trucks have the logo of the schools on their hood to identify the…

Local school unveiling a brand new, state-of-the-art gym

GLASGOW, Ky. – Hiseville Elementary is announcing a new gym addition full of top notch equipment and cut the ribbon on the new facility. The gym, coming from a $100,000 award from the National Foundation for Governor’s Fitness Councils program is a new and exciting way to help kids at the school to get fit and get active in a…

Warren County Regional Jail hosts 3rd annual Christmas Spectacular fundraiser

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Every year, one local jail hosts a Christmas Spectacular fundraiser to donate money to local charities. This is the third annual event for the Warren County Regional Jail. This year, those charities include Potter’s Children’s Home, the Bowling Green VA, Angel Tree and the Southern Kentucky ReEntry Council. Instead of spending money to have a feast…