Author: Krista Garrison

Local sheriff’s office working an online child predator case

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Child predators are a huge concern for many parents because of  children’s access to social media. Currently, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office is working a case involving an online child predator. The details of the offense have not yet been released. A former police officer and founder of Cyber Safe Teen of Bowling Green, Michael Lemon,…

Farm partners with the Boys and Girls Club to get fresh food to children

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local farm launched a new project Monday helping to feed the community. That farm is doing their part in helping families impacted by COVID-19 by helping prioritize accessibility to fresh food. Fruits and veggies, a part of the food pyramid, the CDC says, most Americans are not getting enough of. But Need More Acres Farm…

Warren County driver injured after fireworks ignite in vehicle

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A pickup truck was destroyed, and a driver was injured after firefighters in Warren County say fireworks ignited in the bed of the truck. Tammy Miller, a witness who was nearby and caught video of the truck on fire with her cell phone. “We looked up and saw this truck driving down the road with just…

Local residents getting signatures to show support to law enforcement

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Some local residents are working together to show support for law enforcement officers. That support being shown by individuals adding their names to a document of other supporters. Two men gathering supporters of the badge with hopes of boosting morale of those wearing the uniform, according to David Eakles of Bowling Green. “I want to just…

New campaign launched to encourage businesses to engage in criminal justice reform

GLASGOW, Ky. – A new campaign was launched Wednesday in Kentucky to help formerly incarcerated job seekers. The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce launched a website with the purpose to build a criminal justice reform network and attract businesses and leaders across the state to engage in criminal justice reforms. A campaign rolled out Wednesday supporting second chances for former inmates….

Local shelter raising money with online auction

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After canceling its biggest fundraiser of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic, a local animal shelter has come up with a creative way to raise money. The Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society is hosting an online auction Thursday on Facebook Live from 4pm to 8pm. The shelter is auctioning off new and like new…

National Corvette Museum receives 1988 Miss America Corvette

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green received a special donation Tuesday morning. A 1988 Miss America Corvette Convertible that was used by Chevrolet during the pageant that year. The car belonged to Lars Wallace of South Bend, Ind. His son says he and his father are big fans of the Corvette Museum. “He enjoyed the…

More re-openings including public pools in the Bluegrass

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A number of reopenings occurred today across the state and right here in South Central Kentucky. At the Southland Family Club in Bowling Green, children were enjoying the water. “I’ve been waiting on this all summer long,” said J. Gardner Brown, a local resident. Beech Bend Amusement Park in Bowling Green also reopened today. “My grandson…

Lost River Cave holds fundraiser at drive-in movie theater

FRANKLIN, Ky. – In the age of COVID-19, organizations that rely so much on donations are doing everything they can to stay afloat. Thursday night a local attraction held a unique fundraiser at the Franklin Drive-In Movie Theater. Lost River Cave held a fundraiser event called “Get Out.” This event is usually entitled Get Down at Lost River Cave but…