BOWLING GREEN,Ky. – On Wednesday, FEMA announced they have made the decision to assist renters… Because of the increased rental prices, FEMA is going to provide 125% of the rental rates in order to get people back into rental properties. But the bigger problem that Warren County Judge Executive Mike Buchanon points out is the available places to rent… which…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Earlier this afternoon, Senator Mitch McConnell visited the FEMA disaster recovery center in Bowling Green. He met with Judge Executive Mike Buchanon, U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie, and other local officials to discuss relief efforts nearly two months after the tornadoes. McConnell said the city has made tremendous progress since the day the disaster hit. When asked…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- At about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Bowling Green Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 12th Avenue and Park Street. Rob Gilliam, BGFD Deputy Chief, says when they arrived there was heavy smoke and fire, as well as one occupant inside. The fire department removed the individual and he has been transported to the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Bowling Green Police Department announced that they have officers patrolling areas that are still affected by the tornados. They said this is designed to curtail those who choose to prey on those who have suffered extreme damage to their homes. They will be in those areas during all hours of the day and night. Ronnie Ward,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Earlier this afternoon, Senator Rand Paul stopped by Bowling Green Municipal Utilities in downtown Bowling Green to meet with linemen workers. He congratulated BGMU for their hard work restoring power following December’s deadly tornadoes. He also commended them for providing relief for those in need during the aftermath. BGMU restored thousands of households who lost power during…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- On Friday, multiple food trucks rallied together to support Cabrera’s Mexican Restaurant, which was devastated by the December 11th tornadoes. Cabrera’s building was completely destroyed in the storm and they have been closed for business since. From 11am – 2pm, Los Altos, South Cow, and Pirogue’s Cajun Food Truck set up outside of Cabrera’s on Russellville road. …
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- One man traveled hundreds of miles just to lend his hand to the tornado relief. Sean Kramer, is self-employed and resides in Florence, Kentucky. When he heard about the help that was still needed nearly a month later in Bowling Green, he loaded up his truck and Bobcat bulldozer and hit the highway. For the past 10…
BOLWING GREEN, Ky.- There’s been talk of the omicron variant getting us from a pandemic to an endemic, which is something like the common cold or flu. The definition of an endemic is when a disease or virus is constantly present in the community….and we are seeing Covid numbers higher than we’ve ever seen before. “Just the sheer number of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- On Wednesday, Warren County Public Schools held a food distribution day to help any families within their district that are in need. From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., anyone who has a child in the school district was able to register and come to the old Cumberland Trace Elementary School. The district had families come in 15…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- At-home covid tests are now available to order free online. But the big question is, how do you do your own test? News 40 talked to a local pharmacist at CDS #10 about how to accurately test and get your results.
