Author: Lexi Schweinert

Farmers hold meeting for land preservation in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Farmers and local leaders met at the Warren County Extension Office Tuesday night to talk about the importance of preserving land in Warren County.  Jennifer Tucker, co-owner of Tucker Farms, says one of the biggest threats to agriculture is urbanization. Tucker says growth is great, but there needs to be more of a conversation.  Representatives from Kentucky Farm…

Four generations of family work at Howard’s Cycling

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-It’s a staple in town for anyone who loves to bike….Howard’s Cycling & Fitness has been around for 85 years.  Howard Cox built the building by hand using old pallets and repurposed wood. “I would assume it took him a couple years but then he kinda started the shop in the attic. There used to be a big…

Prevent mosquito breeding grounds during humid seasons

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Mosquitoes can lay hundreds of eggs in less than an inch of water…here are some ways to avoid feeling itchy.  The city and county sprays for mosquitoes every season from the right of way.  If someone’s property is too far away for that to help them, there are private companies that can come and spray around your house….

Local man supports son to MLB dream, adopted him in high school

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Michael Darrell-Hicks is the first student from South Warren to be signed by a Major League Baseball team.  “I just randomly got a call the other day and the Angels said they wanted to sign me. And I didn’t know I was just in shock,” said Darrell-Hicks.  But his journey throughout his baseball career wasn’t an easy one…something…

Epicenter continues his winning ways at Jim Dandy

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Epicenter, who came in second at the Kentucky Derby and was born in Bowling Green at Westwind Farms, is continuing his winning ways. He won the Jim Dandy in Saratoga, New York, beating Early Voting…the horse who defeated him in the Preakness. His next race is the Traver’s later in August…he’ll be racing against rich strike, who he…

Batman visits Eastern Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Eastern Kentucky had a surprise visit from a superhero while they’re recovering from deadly flooding. Batman showed up in the area this week, arriving in his Batmobile, stuffed with gifts for flood victims.  He met with families who lost everything and tried to put a smile on their face during tough times.   He calls his Batmobile the ‘Hopemobile’……

WKU offers early housing to students affected by eastern Kentucky flooding

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Western Kentucky University has open arms for students affected from the flooding in eastern Kentucky.  WKU has offered to any WKU student from eastern Kentucky who needs housing, to come early to campus. They can live in residence halls for free for the rest of summer.  This applies to students who have already made arrangements with the university…

Parents concerned over new WCPS bus routes

WARREN CO., Ky.-“I just would really like to have some answers,” said one parent of a WCPS student.  “Whenever I saw it, I was immediately concerned for my kid’s safety,” said another parent.  Warren County Public Schools just released the new bus routes for the upcoming school year.  Parents are outraged, pointing out multiple concerns over the routes.  “It makes…