Author: Meghann Stamps

Gas prices drop into July 4th Weekend

Kentucky State Police upping checkpoints

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – AAA predicts that 48-million people will travel this Independence Day Weekend. This aligns with gas prices lowering slowly, but significantly through the month of June. AAA East Central Media Spokesperson and Safety Advisor Lynda Lambert said, “Looking at the Kentucky prices, today we’re at $4.57, and a week ago we were at $4.68.” Lambert attributes this…

51st Annual BG Thunderfest coming this Saturday

National Corvette Museum Amphitheater

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – BG Thunderfest is only days away, and after lying low during the pandemic, the Kiwanis Club has gone all out for the event’s 51st Anniversary.  BG Thunderfest 2022 Chair Whitney Kinslow said, “We are so excited for everyone to really kick off their Independence Day Weekend. We don’t think you’re going to see a show like…

eCommerce: the future of farming? Pandemic + gas prices = YES

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With a world-stopping pandemic combined with astronomical gas prices, Hardworking farmers have seen their fair share of curve balls lately. Many times, their loyal customers who want to support and buy locally just can’t support their farmers anymore. Bentley Farms felt this impact firsthand. Farmer Allie Bentley said, “Farmers’ markets closed down. People stopped coming out…

National free meals for all… now for some

Warren districts qualify for free separate food program, keeping free food for ALL

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Throughout the pandemic, the nation’s child nutrition wavers have kept school kids bellies filled for free. Heading into the 2022-2023 school year, only some kids will qualify for Congress’ free school meals. Warren County school districts said they want free food for all, though. Warren County Public Schools qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision (C.E.P.) program…

Chaney’s honors beloved ‘Miss Glimmer’ & National Dairy Month

'Chaney's Miss Glimmer Appreciation Day'

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Chaney’s Dairy Barn spent their Monday celebrating National Dairy Month and honoring one beloved cow’s legacy. ‘Miss Glimmer Appreciation Day’ honors the farm’s former spokes-cow. Now, Miss Glimmer’s granddaughter, Genevieve trailblazing in her hoofprints befriending children everywhere she moseys. Along with celebrating Miss Glimmer, Chaney’s Dairy Barn owner Carl Chaney is hosting the free ice cream…

Recycling returns to Warren County & Bowling Green; prices range $8.50-$17.50

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The price you pay for trash pick up may be changing. Recycling is coming back to Bowling Green and Warren County, but it’s going to operate a little differently than in years past. Scott Waste is no longer the exclusive waste collector for the community. Republic Services is now the exclusive residential franchise. Residents covered under…

Horse Cave KOA finishing up ‘glamping’ Native American inspired teepees

Available for rent July 1st

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – The Kampgrounds of America began in 1962 way back when campsites rented $1.75. Now, fastford to 2022, and the one local KOA is celebrating the organization’s 60th birthday by going back to the beginning. Horse Cave KOA has stepped up their ‘glamping’ game once again… this time with 600 square foot canvas teepees!  When the pandemic…

Warren County schools’ growing bus driver shortage worsens

WCPS offering $2,500 sign on bonus to vet CDL drivers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools is facing a growing and growing bus driver shortage…. one that only worsens as more students enroll. But, they’re not alone. Melanie Edison has driven students in Warren County Public Schools since 2011. “It’s wonderful being a bus driver. I love it. Love it, love it, love it.” Ever since Covid-19 struck…

Online child abuse triples over pandemic; pedophiles using gaming headsets

Cyber safety expert says 'gaming dangers far outweigh traditional social media dangers'

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Sex offenders are using popular games like Fortnite or Minecraft to seduce children. It’s become a serious problem especially since gaming usage has skyrocketed during the pandemic.  Just this month, Kentucky State Police arrested a man using PlayStation to solicit sex acts from children prompting News 40 to investigate. Observer Research Foundation data shows that since…

TJ Regional opens hydration stations during intense heat wave

Homeless population struggle to keep cool & hydrated

GLASGOW, Ky. – Due to extreme heat forecasted for the next several days, TJ Regional Health set up hydration stations in their Glasgow Community Hospital, their Columbia Hospital and inside their TJ Health Pavilion. TJ Samson executive vice president of marketing, planning and development Stacey Biggs said, “With this strong heat, heat-related illnesses are a real danger, so that’s why we…