Author: Lexi Schweinert

Arcadia Senior Living honors 9/11 with ceremony and community first responders

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Friday morning, residents of Arcadia Senior Living remembered 9/11 with a special ceremony and invited first responders from the community.  Members of the Bowling Green Police and Fire Departments were present and honored for their service.  Some 25 of the Arcadia senior living residents are veterans and some were also first responders. A few of the residents…

Holley LS Fest gets the green light this weekend

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The 2020 Holley LS Fest in Bowling Green is a go. The event announced they got the green light to proceed at Beech Bend Raceway. LS Fest is a celebration of everything and anything powered by the GM LS machine. There will be drag racing, autocross, off-road challenges and more.  “We’re very excited about this event happening,…

29th Annual Coats for Kids drive underway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The 29th annual Coats for Kids drive is officially underway. The Bowling Green Junior Woman’s Club with the Bowling Green Police Department and the Warren County Sheriff’s office want to make sure every student has a warm coat for the cold months.  People can drop off donated coats at Chaney’s Dairy Barn or Cram the Cruiser, which…

Local firefighters walk in honor of fallen 9/11 firefighters

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Local firefighters walked the track tonight at NCM Motorsports park in honor of 9/11.  The firefighters walked 3.43 miles in honor of the 343 firefighters who gave their lives on 9/11 so that others could live.  They usually participate in a larger event for the occasion in Nashville, but due to the pandemic they found a location…

Kentucky Agricultural Council gives update on agriculture during pandemic

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Today the Kentucky Agricultural Council met via video conference to give an update on how the agriculture and trade businesses are doing during COVID-19.  Commissioner Ryan Quarles said they are asking Governor Beshear’s office for permission to have the North American in the fall after a successful and safe state fair. The event is critical to people in…

National laptop shortage affects locals

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- With schools offering virtual options and many working from home, the entire country is facing a laptop shortage amidst the pandemic.  In Bowling Green, laptop stores have seen a demand for these devices.  The shortage started when the stay at home order was put into place back in spring. Now there are less laptops for sale, especially…

Staying safe while out on the water

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -As the great weather continues over the holiday weekend, people are spending time on the water.  One of the popular spots to kayak and canoe in Bowling Green is Trammer Creek and Drakes Creek.  Over the weekend, the Bowling Green Fire Department rescued a mother and daughter who had overturned in the river. Luckily they were okay,…

31st annual Run for Sight 5k goes virtual

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The 31st annual Run For Sight 5k presented by the Bowling Green Noon Lions Club always takes place on the morning of Labor Day.  But this year it’s virtual and with a twist- people can register and run before September 14th!  The event is sponsored by Downing Eye Care and all proceeds benefit children and adult eye…

Bowling Green residents react to debate over Kentucky Derby anthem

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Churchill Downs has decided to play the anthem “My Old Kentucky Home” at the 146th Kentucky Derby after there was some debate over whether or not it should be played.  Just before 2pm today, Churchill Downs tweeted that it will still be playing the song, but with modifications. They did not specify what the modifications will be…

Mitch McConnell visits small business in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell visited Warren County this afternoon, witnessing the results of the CARES Act first hand.  McConnell visited Taz Trucking, a small business in Bowling Green that was able to take advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  McConnell stated that the CARES Act has delivered more than $62.4 million to Warren County. …