Author: Lexi Schweinert

Feeding America helps over 300 people in need

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Feeding America came to Ephram White Park in Bowling Green today to hand out hearty meal bags to people in need. They handed out a little over 300 bags in just their first hour, and were anticipating to hand out a couple hundred more by the end of the morning.  People received a variety of items in…

Traveler’s Cellar Winery expanding amidst pandemic

ROCKFIELD, Ky.- One of the few and popular wineries in Bowling Green has announced that they are expanding this spring.  Traveler’s Cellar Winery is expanding their 420 square foot building for production and bottling to a space quadruple that size.  The owners, the Huff family, said they need to expand in order to keep up with demand and their growing…

GO bg Transit closes two routes due to staffing shortage

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Many people in Bowling Green rely on public transportation, to get them to the places that they need, but on Friday two of those routes were shut down. “It’s the only way I get around, I really can’t afford to take a cab everywhere,” said passenger Judy Bauer.  Due to staffing levels being low, GO bg Transit…

Med Center Health vaccinates 500 healthcare workers daily

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Med Center Health is giving about 500 vaccinations out daily to healthcare workers in the community, with some already receiving their second dose.  Med Center Health partnered with the Kentucky Department of Health to be the COVID-19 vaccine administration site for anyone in the healthcare field. Any healthcare worker can register by providing information about their employment…

Local citizens disappointed in country after chaos at Capitol

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- On Wednesday afternoon, chaos erupted at the Capitol like we’ve never seen before. Local residents talked about what they  thought of the events that unfolded.  “It was shocking. Like I, it’s just ridiculous. I mean what do you expect is gonna happen when you gaslight a bunch of people, that’s the natural outcome. They fed them lies…

First phase of Barnes Campbell Hall demolition at WKU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- On Wednesday the first bite of the demolition of Barnes Campbell Hall took place. The building had to come down in order to create space for the First Year Learning Village. In the middle where the building once was will be a large green space that connects the mini community.  “It’ll be a big lawn with trees…

Chamber certificate enhances economic development capabilities

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is applauding one of their employees for pursuing an Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control certification. Christian Howard decided to pursue the certificate that allows the Chamber to apply for grading permits quickly and make the permit and contractor process easier. To put it in perspective, it may make the time…

Local company donates 300 winter gear items to Salvation Army

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Everyone has been struggling during the pandemic, but this year has taken an even greater toll on homeless people. However, a local company in Bowling Green is working to change that.  “What’s going on today here at the Salvation Army is exciting news. Our community partners continue to show out and support the many needs that are…

Three branches of Warren County Public Library reopen

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There’s some good news for book lovers. Three branches of the Warren County Public Library are officially back open.  “Now people can come back into the building, browse for books, use the computers and use any of our services,” said Bob Kirby branch manager Ashley Fowlkes.  The Bob Kirby, Smiths Grove and Main Library locations reopened…

New welcome center opens on Kentucky-Tennessee border

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The new and improved welcome center on the Kentucky-Tennessee border in Simpson County is now officially open.  The old facility that was razed was built in 1974 and the public information officer for the Transportation Center Wes Watt says it was time for a change to the building. The old facility had constant maintenance issues and had…