BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green United Parcel Service hub hosted a donation drive with some of their drivers volunteering their time to collect and transport donations. This time of the year is the busiest for these delivery drivers bringing packages house to house and business to business. The team collected around one and a half PUP Trailers full…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The governor made a stop at the WKU Men’s Basketball game against the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday and addressed the crowd in regard to the tornado relief efforts. The WKU Hilltoppers secured the win against the Cards during the home game, a feat proving remarkable on its own. Before the game began, just after announcing the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local, state and even federal officials have made their way to western Kentucky to see the damage from the storms themselves and offer their support. Today, Kentucky’s Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman stopped in Bowling Green after visiting Mayfield and other impacted areas. She joined local officials to survey storm damage then visited the volunteer center at…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Since the tornadoes struck the city, people have been encouraging one another and putting out signs or lighting up buildings with encouraging messages. This morning, Andee Rudloff began a mural on the side of Balloon-a-gram’s building. She says the side of the building faces a church that has been helping a lot of people in response…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Farmers have experienced an impact as well out in the county and surrounding counties with the loss of cattle, damage to fields, barns and homes. Farmers are also using their equipment to help remove debris and clean up their land or other people’s properties instead of working their farms. This selflessness is incredible to see, according…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With so many people giving of their time and resources to help those in need, there are also a few bad apples trying to scam and abuse those in need. Hundreds, even thousands of volunteers have filled the city with kindness and selflessness. But a few are working to benefit themselves instead of the community. Amy…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Toys for Tots will be providing toys for kids who lost everything because of the tornadoes and the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society wanted to help. Yesterday, the Humane Society of Bowling Green/Warren County donated $45,000 worth of toys for the families in need in Warren County. Toys for Tots will open the doors to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you are looking for a place to store your items following significant damage to your home, Paradise Storage off Scottsville Road is offering free rental spaces. Co-owner Bronson Spears is a native of Bowling Green who now lives in Glasgow. He says he knew several people who experienced damage and wanted to help. Spears says…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Saturday’s tornadoes left thousands in the city without power, hundreds displaced and at least 15 dead. Now, people are looking for a place to sleep, clothing and a warm meal. If you are still looking for a warm place to sleep, the Jaycee Pavillion in the SOKY Fairgrounds at Lampkin Park are open for anyone in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Stuff the Bus is working with both city and county schools to collect donations. Earlier today, Stuff the Bus was out with Cotton BBQ, Empanadas BG and ELPO Law collecting money to help those who have been impacted by the tornadoes. ELPO agreed to match all donations up to $20,000 and that goal was met and…
