BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Construction on the new Helm Library at Western Kentucky University has hit the halfway point and Wednesday, university officials commemorated the occasion. A beam, weighing nearly 1,500 pounds that is the largest of several support beams lining the west wall and supporting the third floor of what will become the Commons at Helm Library was signed…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky nursing homes were given the OK to allow visitation with strict restrictions beginning Wednesday. While some local nursing homes are not ready to allow visitors, some senior living facilities, operating under slightly different orders, began restricted visitation two weeks ago. Under the current restrictions, senior living facilities and nursing homes may allow outdoor socially distanced…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A traveling carnival setting up shop in Bowling Green has at least one public official scratching his head. The Greenwood Mall parking lot is the site of the traveling carnival opening Thursday for the next two weeks. Bowling Green City Commissioner, Brian ‘Slim’ Nash voiced concerns about the potential of a mass gathering at the carnival…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – COVID-19 is affecting our wallets in more ways than just one and it is causing stress for some local business owners. Local coin operated laundry owner, Cinda Arnold, said less jingle in your pocket is a danger for her business. “I went to the bank to purchase some additional coins for the Wishy Wash, and I…
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – A man and his dog making a lap around America touring national parks, made a stop in South Central Kentucky. Luis Vazquez and his German Shepherd, Luna, have been touring the country for the past two weeks. Monday and Tuesday, the duo will be taking tours of Mammoth Cave National Park. It’s a part of a…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – During a time of social distancing, closings, and other extra precautions, drive-in theaters, like the one in Franklin, are making a comeback. While many regular movie theaters remain closed, drive-ins are easier to follow social distancing guidelines, and are drawing crowds. Drive in theaters, including the 50-year-old venue in Franklin, are making a comeback in light of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A mural with the words “world peace” and “love”covering it is in the works in the Shake Rag community of Bowling Green. This mural, painted by traveling artist Renda Writer, is his 76th world peace mural as a part of his World Peace Mural tour. After four years of painting, he has completed murals in eight…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Barren River Area Development District received a grant that will help fund a loan program for local businesses affected by COVID-19. The district received $250,000 from the economic development administration’s Cares Act Recovery Assistance Grant in order to better serve local businesses through a revolving loan fund. “A revolving loan is simply that. It revolves…
Russellville, Ky. – After a second south central Kentucky drug task force was recently designated as a high intensity drug trafficking areas, the director of that task force is speaking out on what that now means for the fight against illegal drugs. Jacky Hunt, the director of the South-Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, excited to accept the Appalachia HIDTA designation…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order mandating Kentuckians wear masks. Beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, people will be required to wear a mask in most indoor settings in Kentucky, including shops, restaurants and grocery stores. Beshear cited health officials who say the risk of catching covid-19 decreases by about 65% if you wear a mask….
