Author: Lexi Schweinert

Boys to Law Enforcement Day fosters relationship with police

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Local police officers gathered at the Bowling Green Hot Rods stadium Saturday for Boys to Law Enforcement Day. The event was to build positive relationships with law enforcement and young males in the community through education and athletics.  The Boys to Men organization said they wanted the officers to be seen in a positive light and to build…

5th annual Toys for Tots motorcycle run Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The 5th annual Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run is tomorrow, starting at Doug’s Motor City Bar and Grill.  All riders and bikes are welcome. The entry fee is a $20 donation per bike or a new, unwrapped toy. They expect around 100 bikes to participate in a 120 mile loop around Southern Kentucky. It usually takes the…

WKU students react to Breonna Taylor officer indictment

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Yesterday it was announced that only one of the three officers involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor would be indicted on charges of wanton endangerment, charges unrelated to Taylor’s death. Just a day after that indictment, people locally are voicing their frustrations.  Hundreds of Western Kentucky University students gathered on campus Wednesday night to protest…

Tidball’s Live on the Lot starts tonight

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Tidball’s Live on the Lot is officially happening. After being postponed three times, the event finally starts tonight.  It’s two days and four nights of music from over a dozen talented bands. Some of the bands include the Young Romantics, Ghost Ranch and the Plastic Friends. And on Saturday, there will be  the Empanada food truck. Tidball’s…

Need for volunteers at Red Cross after natural disasters

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- There is a high need for volunteers at the Red Cross of South Central Kentucky in Bowling Green.  The surge in demand was brought on by the natural disasters of hurricanes, flooding and the fires on the west coast.  Some of the things volunteers can do include sheltering, helping locally and virtually doing casework. Volunteers can even…

Healthcare professionals urge people to get flu shot

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- It’s officially fall which means flu season is quickly approaching.  Last year, before the pandemic, only about half of Americans got a flu vaccine.  And now with COVID-19 still an active health threat, health professionals are urging people to get a flu shot. “It’s important to get the flu shot, especially this year with everything going on….

Volunteers helping restore habitat at Lost River Cave for Earth Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- It’s the 2nd annual Earth Week at Lost River Cave. It kicked off just yesterday, and the cave is inviting people to come out and celebrate their meadow and habitat restoration.  They are asking for volunteers.  “The scenery is just beautiful while you work. It can really get you motivated,” said volunteer Sierra Shourds.  Some of the…

BGFD practices training situations in new building structure

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Bowling Green Fire Department was training in the 1200 block of Kenton Street today.  They just acquired a new building structure there for their training sessions. The firefighters are given a scenario and they respond as if it were a real life or death situation.  The new building allows them to react to an unfamiliar structure,…