BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local non-profit cut the ribbon today on a facility to help single parents care for their families while in school. The ribbon cutting represents so much more than a new building. It represents a safe place to call home for multiple children. Potter’s Children’s Home opened a third apartment living home for single parents who…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For more than 20 years Fernando Duenez-Maitinez had been using the name Billy Joe Cantu, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested Duenez-Maitinez, 41, Tuesday. The real Billy Cantu, who lives in Florida, reported that someone was using his name and information and was paying into a 401K account through…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools released an update on their school plans for this upcoming school year. In the statement, Superintendent Rob Clayton mentions the negative impact vulnerable students and working families the closure will impact. Clayton said he has reached out to the Interim Commissioner of Education, Kevin Brown, to work toward a plausible path forward….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Andy Beshear announced restriction changes on bars and restaurants once again yesterday. Bars and restaurants now open to 50 percent capacity with strict restrictions. Social distancing and masks will still be required, but now, all customers must remain seated unless using the restroom. All food and drink services are required to stop at 10 and each…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Weddings throughout the country have been cancelled or postponed in bulk because of social distancing and capacity guidelines at venues. Saying “I do” has never been more frustrating as the majority of weddings during COVID-19 have been postponed. Many engaged couples are devastated to change their wedding date and workers at wedding venues, like Ayla Newton…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of our lives and domestic violence is no exception. According to Tori Henninger, the executive director of Barren River Area Safe Space, domestic violence crisis calls to the Barren River Area Safe Space have shown more violent situations on average than before the pandemic. “The feeling of uncertainty that we…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – State representative and speaker of the House David Osborne visited Bowling Green Monday for a media conference at the Augenstein Alumni Center at Western Kentucky University this afternoon. Representatives Michael Meredith and Steve Sheldon also attended. Osborne talked about multiple issues including the 2021 budget, schools reopening and methods of voting in the general election. According to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The SOKY fair is getting underway next week, but due to COVID-19, it will look a lot different this year. The fair, usually known for its midway rides and animal showings, will not feature either this year. Due to social distancing, carnival rides were deemed unsafe, but the fair will feature many exciting attractions involving vehicles….
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police hosted another Cram the Cruiser event Friday, but this one, the first ever for the Butler County. Butler County Public Schools received much needed school supplies, sanitation items and also, earbuds for students who will be learning virtually this year. The cruiser was set up in front of the Dollar General Marketplace in Morgantown….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three people were arrested following a late morning armed robbery in Bowling Green on Friday. According to Bowling Green police, Dalton Quinn, Baylen Wardlow and Ce’daisha Donan, are accused of robbing a woman while Quinn is accused of brandishing a gun during the incident in the 1000 block of the U.S. 31-W Bypass. Police later found…
