BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Buildings and monuments across the nation are changing and updating their names to remove names of confederate fighters or supporters. Western Kentucky University may be joining the movement Western Kentucky University is a school made up of five colleges. Two of which are under scrutiny because of who they were named after. Potter College of Arts…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local teachers sat through a class Tuesday to learn how to keep their kids safe, but not from COVID-19. With schools about to reopen, Warren County Schools are doing a yearly active shooter training with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. First year teachers sat through a course on what to do in case of an active…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The restoration on a historical helicopter is nearly complete at the Aviation Heritage Park in Bowling Green. Marine One, a helicopter used to fly the president, is almost ready for the public’s viewing. After a year of manual labor, partially stalled by COVID-19, the helicopter has made its way from Jacksonville, Fla. to Bowling Green and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Mail in voting and the post office’s uncertain future are two major concerns for people around the nation. The United States Post Office has been making news all over the country over the past few weeks. From USPS delays to mail in ballot concerns, the operations and financial status of the organization have been under scrutiny…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One woman is hospitalized following a shooting Monday night in Allen County. According to a press release, Dustie Burton, 38, of Scottsville, suffered a single gunshot wound to her upper body. The shooting stems from an ongoing domestic issue at the residence involving family of Dustie and her husband, John Paul Burton, according to police. Burton was…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In a college town, you might be wondering how college parties will impact the COVID-19 numbers. Officials at the Western Kentucky University Police Department are encouraging students to maintain social distancing and wear masks when gathering. But, when it comes to making arrests or breaking up get-togethers, social distancing, group sizes and masks are all guidelines…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police are investigating a Sunday morning police-involved shooting in Bowling Green. Jospeh D. Compton, 37, of Rockfield, was shot in the shoulder and was later charged with attempted murder of a police officer, according to his arrest citation. A Bowling Green Police Department officer responded Sunday morning to the 500 block of West 10th…
GLASGOW, Ky. – One local school district, starting in person classes in just a few weeks, is introducing a new tool to help screen students upon entering the building. Barren County Schools purchased a high tech, no contact, temperature taking machine that students will use when entering their bigger schools. Students, faculty, and staff will put their wrists next to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local schools announced plans about school reopening, most of which are ignoring the governor’s suggestions to postpone in person classes until next month. Warren County is a hot spot for coronavirus, according to Governor Andy Beshear. Warren County Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton recommended today for in person classes to begin Aug. 24 with a hybrid schedule….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A driving course for students learning to operate a vehicle is coming to Warren County. In partnership with the NCM Motorsports Park, the Traffic Safety Education Foundation is opening a low-speed practice area for new drivers with their parent, guardian or driver ed teacher to utilize at their convenience. The practice area will provide a safe…
