Author: Meghann Stamps

Safe Haven Baby Box founder addresses surrendered infant’s parent

BGFD baby box available 24/7

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Less than two months after its installation, the Bowling Green Fire Department Safe Haven Baby Box received its first anonymous surrender this week.  It only took about a minute and a half for first responders at Fire Station #7 to attend to their first surrendered infant. Safe Haven Baby Boxes Founder Monica Kelsey arranged this press…

Simpson County grows; Trader Joe’s to establish Franklin distribution center

Leaders proactively prioritizing small town character

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Franklin-Simpson may have once been a hidden gem, but now the small farming town is turning heads near and far. Just last month Governor Andy Beshear announced the electric vehicle battery manufacturer LioChem e-Materials will soon build their newest plant on Franklin soil. Now, only weeks later, Simpson County announces that one huge grocery chain is calling…

9th annual Romance at the RailPark around the corner

Historic Railpark & Train Museum

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Looking for a way to spend your Valentine’s Day? Step back in time and indulge in a romantic evening of Romance at the Railpark. For the 9th year in a row, at the Historic RailPark & Train Museum, you’ll get to enjoy a four-course dinner served on restored rail cars. Savor a glass of wine from…

Rapid, unprecedented AI growth poses cybersecurity & lifestyle concerns

AI sexting more common each day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As artificial intelligence continues to advance and integrate into our daily lives, its impact on the future of our safety and way of life cannot be ignored. Open AI ChatGPT has shown us just the first glimmers of the new reality we’re stepping into. Veteran cyber cop and founder of Cyber Safe Families Mike Lemon says,…

Downtown BG Sweethearts Challenge begins Thursday

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Get ready to spread the love this Valentine’s Day in downtown Bowling Green! Bowling Green Parks and Recreation’s 3rd annual Sweethearts Challenge offers a unique and exciting way to celebrate the holiday with your significant other, friends, or family. With different stops and challenges to participate in at Fountain Square Park, you’ll have a blast exploring…

Year-round threat: potholes damage cars and wallets

1 in 10 drivers experience pothole damage

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – While typically a sign of spring, tire-devouring potholes are proving to be a year-round threat. One AAA study found One in 10 drivers experience pothole damage to their cars last year. AAA East Central Safety Advisor Lynda Lambert said, “In 2021, AAA Americans paid almost $26 billion to repair pothole damage.” She advises drivers to, “Be…

Beshear joins Black History Month Celebration

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear joined the Kentucky Black Caucus Tuesday morning at the Legislative Black History Month Celebration. There in Frankfort, Beshear honored past and present black leaders like Martin Luther King Junior, Rosa Parks, and Kentucky’s own Muhammad Ali. The governor highlighted the recent progress towards equality in the state, including the removal of a divisive statue…

Warren car buyers beware salvage title fraud

Vulnerable victims: language barriers targeted

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is warning car buyers of a few dealerships selling cars with salvaged titles to unsuspecting victims. WCSO Sheriff Brett Hightower told News 40, “It’s been brought to our attention over the past year and a half that we have some different dealerships that may be selling cars to people unsuspecting that…

TJ Samson Skilled Nursing Unit recognized among KY’s best

Unit offers advice for families debating short-term rehab

GLASGOW, Ky. – U.S. News & World Report has named TJ Samson Community Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit one of the best in Kentucky. According to the report, only 16 percent of U.S. skilled nursing facilities received the “Best Nursing Home” designation this year. The annual Best Nursing Homes ratings, now in their 13th year, help families make informed decisions about…

Local reaction to juvenile detention center policy changes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear takes action to combat the recent violent outbreaks at juvenile detention centers, putting the safety of staff and residents first.  Beshear orders Kentucky State Police to place personnel at all three high-security juvenile facilities in Adair, Fayette, and Warren Counties, 24/7 until staffing levels and training of detention center workers is at a…