Author: Meghann Stamps

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Crime, News

Website threat targets local schools, superintendents talk safety decisions

Local Authorities, KSP & FBI working together
Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local authorities and the FBI are investigating an anonymous post threatening Bowling Green High School, Warren Central High School, and Allen County-Scottsville High School as well as Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul. The violent threat against students came in through a Lexington-based website Wednesday night. The message did not include a specific day or time…

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News

BG Strong Community Blood Drive commemorates tornado, donate now

Blood Assurance
Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Blood Assurance is hosting a mobile blood drive to commemorate last year’s deadly tornadoes. You can roll up your sleeve for the Bowling Green Strong Community Blood Drives initiative at a number of locations starting tomorrow through next Friday. The blood-mobile made its first stop at WNKY today. Tomorrow, the bus will take donations again here…

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News

Rian’s Fatted Calf rebuilds and reflects recovery approaching tornado anniversary

Family business looking to open in one or to months
Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – When December’s deadly tornadoes struck almost one year ago, Bowling Green’s beloved Rian’s Fatted Calf lay destroyed in the aftermath. “When the tornado came it was very surreal,” said owner Rian Barefoot. “I was just blown away by what had happened.” Rian’s family-run business has come a long way rebuilding since December 11, 2021. He described,…

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News

Bald eagle rescued in Cave City; rehabbing to return to wild

Meghann Stamps,

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A symbol of American freedom grows stronger every day at the Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary in Guston, Kentucky… a stark contrast to about a week ago when this bald eagle was discovered lying helpless and injured. Cave City resident Quitten Pedigo was walking his dogs last Sunday evening when he stumbled upon the unmoving bird. “I’ve seen…

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News

Free live Christmas tree flame-retardant ‘dipping’

Glasgow Fire Department Station 2
Meghann Stamps,

GLASGOW, Ky. – If you prefer a real fir versus faux… there is one important step to take before bringing your Christmas tree home. The Glasgow Fire Department has been dipping Christmas trees for residents for the last decade. Firefighters use a flame retardant solution that decreases any chance of your tree catching fire. GFD Fire Chief William Rock said,…

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220 BG kids need YOUR donations to make Christmas a reality

Christmas Adoption Program 2022
Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Christmas shopping can be a fun, crazy task this time of year, some Bowling Green families need your help to put presents under the Christmas tree.  The Boys & Girls Club of Bowling Green wants your help to bring Christmas to kids and teens through their 2022 Christmas Adoption Program.  You can shop for one of…

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News

Counselors see student anxiety rise approaching tornado anniversary

Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Public School counselors say their students impacted by the tornadoes have come a long way in one year. However, over the last three or four weeks leading up to the one year anniversary of the deadly December 2021 tornadoes some kids have shown increased anxiety and behavioral issues, while others have dropped in attendance….

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Warren Co. chosen for 1 of 8 nationwide Red Cross disaster programs

Community Adaption Program preventatively recruits disaster-aid relief
Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Almost one year after the deadly December tornadoes, the American Red Cross has handpicked Warren County as one of only eight pilot areas nationwide to lead their new natural disaster readiness program. The new Community Adaptation Program will build a Bowling Green Red Cross team specifically designed to partner with local nonprofits that can preventatively pledge…

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News

BG Rotary members gift 350 pairs of shoes to elementary schoolers

Club hand-deliver boxes to city & county schools
Meghann Stamps,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Some of Santa’s select kids at Dishman McGinness Elementary School walked home Thursday evening in their brand new pairs of shoes, thanks to the Bowling Green Rotary Club’s Annual Shoe Project. The Rotary Club fundraised and purchased roughly 350 pairs of brand-new shoes for kids in Warren County Public Schools and Bowling Green Independent Schools. Rotary…

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