Author: Lexi Schweinert

WKU has no plans to go remote as second semester begins

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Today is the first day of second semester classes for Western Kentucky University students and it’s business as usual.  David Oliver, Director of Environmental Health and Safety and Emergency Manager at WKU, says there are no new Covid guidelines on the hill.  Oliver says students must still wear a mask indoors as it prevents the spread in…

Sen. Rand Paul in Hartford on tornado relief

HARTFORD, Ky.- Earlier today, Senator Rand Paul met with first responders and local leaders in Hartford for an update on storm damage and relief efforts.  Senator Paul spoke about clearing debris from the streams so the city does not have flooding problems as spring comes.  He also touched on what is working with FEMA, and the appeals process if someone…

Public welcome at waste collection meeting

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- On Tuesday night citizens are invited to share thoughts on waste collection and recycling. The limited comments from the public are welcome before the Warren County Fiscal Court meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Warren County Courthouse.  Written comments may also be made to warco.depa@ky.gov or stan.reagan@ky.gov. The fiscal court will reconvene tomorrow at 9 a.m. to…

Food Distribution Day for WCPS families affected by tornado

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Warren County Public Schools is hosting a Food Distribution Day for families impacted by the tornadoes on Wednesday, January 19 from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at the old Cumberland Trace Elementary located at 830 Cumberland Trace Road. This Food Distribution Day is for families that have children in the WCPS district or with younger children that will be…

Barren Co. Schools closed rest of week, NTI days to be used

BARREN CO., Ky.- Barren County Schools announced today that due to staffing shortages and the high rate of positive cases and quarantines, Barren County Schools will be closed for the remainder of this week. The school district said they will use NTI days for Wednesday, Jan. 19 through Friday, Jan. 21. Teachers will be communicating daily assignments.

Emerging Leader – Zechariah Nelson

A 20-year-old Scottsville native was just nationally featured on the History Channel’s show Forged in Fire. Bladesmith Zechariah Nelson had dreamed of going on the show to show off his passion and talent. He tells his story in this week’s Emerging Leader.

Q Coffee Emporium opens second location

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Q Coffee has officially opened their second location in Bowling Green at Q The Point at Peachtree. “Q is proud to introduce Bowling Green to “Qmmunity Re-Imagined”- the same always fresh, always delicious coffee, baked goods, bagels and more,” said general manager Rachel Wilson. Their regular business hours are Monday-Saturday 5 a.m.- 7 p.m. “Your first stop,…