Author: Lexi Schweinert

History uncovered by tornado: Hunt’s One Stop Service

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- In the wake of destruction left by the December 11th tornadoes… a piece of Bowling Green history was uncovered along the 31 W Bypass. An old, worn sign advertising ‘Hunt’s One Stop Service’ was revealed behind the current façade of the building at the corner of the 31 W Bypass and Cabell Lane.  To this day… residents…

WCPS steps up security for new school year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Warren County Public Schools are implementing new strategies to keep students protected for the upcoming school year.  WCPS is always increasing their vestibules. All guests must be buzzed into the building and present a photo ID. The ID is scanned through a system called Raptor, which does a quick background check.  They are continually adding to their school…

Junior golf championships are back! Signup deadline Wednesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Golf season is in full swing and the Boy’s Bowling Green Junior Championships are happening this Friday.  The 2022 Walker Boys Junior Championships has been held at the Paul Walker Golf Course since 1965. There is an 18-hole division for ages 14-18, a 9 hole division for ages 11-13, and a putting division for ages 6-10.  The deadline…

Local schools ramp up safety measures for 2022-23 school year

SOUTH CENTRAL, Ky.-Setting a child up for success this school year is more than checking off each item on the school supply list. For local schools across South Central Kentucky… success is safety. “If students don’t feel safe, then they can’t really learn,” said Barren County Schools Public Relations Assistant Heather Gardner.  A truth that confronts parents across the nation…

Christmas in July for tornado victims

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Christmas in July…yes that’s right! Governor Andy Beshear and the First Lady Britainy Beshear are giving back to tornado victims.  Earlier today, families impacted by the December 11th tornadoes were invited to the Barren River Area Development District.  The event included food, gifts and a visit from Santa Claus!  The toys came from Britainy Beshear’s Christmas toy drive…

Local 2-year-old needs double transplant, moved to ICU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Imagine living helpless in a nightmare that doesn’t seem to end. “It’s getting bad, he’s completely changing, he’s turning yellow right in front of my eyes,” said Chelsea Pierce.  This is the reality for Pierce who’s 2-year-old son, Maverick, has Glycogen Storage Disease Type 4, also known as Andersen Disease.  The disease causes an abundance of glycogen…

Goin’ CATS for the Bowling Green Hot Rods

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- It was a Feline Frenzy tonight at the Bowling Green Hot Rods game!  For the first time, the Hot Rods invited fans to bring their cat to the ballpark! Any brave cat who loves the outdoors and is used to being on a harness was welcome.  The Hot Rods played cat videos, had a cat tiara giveaway…

Historic Richardson Stadium in Glasgow burns down

GLASGOW, Ky.-Richardson Stadium has been home to thousands of victories and life lessons that still live on in Glasgow. “We had people this morning, whether it be players from 20 years ago or two years ago, stopping by to check on the stadium, it’s amazing how many lives have been touched by ball games,” said Glasgow Fire Chief William Rock. …

BGPD travels to Floyd County to pay respects for fallen officers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-The Bowling Green Police Department is showing respect for the slain officers in last week’s Floyd County shooting.  Nine members of the BGPD Honor Guard are in Prestonsburg…participating in the memorial services, wakes and processions held for the three officers and police dog that were killed. This includes 28-year-old Prestonsburg police officer Jacob Russell Chaffins…60-year-old Prestonsburg Police Captain…