Author: Lexi Schweinert

Keep your kids safe around the holidays- lots of new toys!

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Your children may have more than a few presents under the Christmas tree…and you want to make sure all of their new toys are safe! The EMS team at Med Center Health has a few pointers to make sure your kids play safe with new gifts.  First, make sure the toys are age appropriate for that child. Also,…

New 6% utility sales tax doesn’t affect all Kentuckians

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-A few Kentuckians might see an increase in their utility bills next year.  “Kentucky has put out a new sales tax in House Bill 8,” said BGMU Customer Relations Manager Christy Twyman.  But don’t fear…it’s not going to affect everyone.  “We will have a small percentage of our customers who will be affected,” said Twyman.  The 6% sales…

BGFD dog ‘Millie’ is only ATF accelerant detection canine in Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Let us reintroduce you to Millie. The Bowling Green Fire Department dog and the only ATF accelerant detection canine in the state of Kentucky.   She is a six-year-old black lab. She was trained by the ATF when she was two years old…. which is the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Bureau.  Millie finds and identifies accelerants in…

Advance Auto Parts reopens new building one year after tornado damage

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Nearly a year after the exact date it was destroyed, Advance Auto Parts reopened their doors to a brand new building.  On December 11, tornadoes spun down Russellville Road, ripping apart everything in its path. All of the walls of the auto parts building were gone, a few shelves still standing.  In July, the company was given the…

Chief Justice of Kentucky Supreme Court John Minton celebrates retirement

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- After over three decades working in the court system, Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court John Minton is finally hanging up his tie.  “I’ve never been retired before so I’m not sure how it’s gonna work,” said Minton.  Minton spent the first 15 years of his career in private practice, before running for Warren County Circuit…

Last chance to request Christmas assistance: Toys for Tots phone line shuts off Thursday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-The Toys for Tots organization wants you to know you only have until this Thursday to request assistance.  The phone will turn off for the season Thursday at 7 p.m. Those that need Christmas help in Warren County must call 270-562-0518 between today (Monday) and Thursday.  Donation boxes around Warren County will also be removed from locations on…

Be aware of ‘mailbox pirates’- keep mail safe during holidays

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-You might have heard the term ‘porch pirate’…but be careful of potential thieves targeting your mailbox too.  “We’ve had a few reports that there’s been some items stolen,” said Bowling Green Police Department PIO Ronnie Ward.  Around the holidays, more people are sending valuable items by mail.  “Christmas time people start mailing out Christmas cards that contain money,…

HOTEL INC unveils new building and remodel

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Earlier today, HOTEL INC unveiled their brand new facility to help the underprivileged in our community!  HOTEL INC partners with people who are experiencing homelessness or poverty.  Staff knew the 75-year-old building would eventually need a remodel, but they found out sooner rather than later that there was leaking and toxic mold.  A new addition to the organization…