Author: Meghann Stamps

BG gourd burning artists prepares for huge Kentucky Crafted Market; come this weekend to support local artists

LEXINGTON, Ky. – One Bowling Green artist is getting ready for the annual Kentucky Crafted Market. Paul R. Buhrmester is a Bowling Green artist with a unique talent: gourd burning.  He and his son are packing up their gourds to head to the Kentucky Arts Council’s 2022 Kentucky Crafted Market in Lexington. This weekend is the perfect chance to get…

Covid scammers are getting creative; fake CDC messages on the rise

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Just when it seems scammers can get more creative, now hackers are taking advantage of the national pandemic to get your money and personal information. Cybersecurity  business owner Art McFadden says many small businesses and regular average Joe’s are getting texts and emails from people pretending to be the CDC.  Scammers get your money by sending…

Motorcycle crash victim’s friends ask you to keep bikers safe; friends remember David Patrick’s life

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In the last year Kentucky State Police have seen seven motorcycle collisions in Post 3 alone, three of those ending in fatalities. Scottsville native David Patrick recently passed away after a motorcycle crash on U.S. 31W Bypass. His friends in Bowling Green hold his memory in high regard.  Harley Davidson’s Riding Academy Manager Herb Pelham got…

WKU police go live with new body cameras; what do students have to say?

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This week, the Western Kentucky University Police Department officially introduced body and in-cruiser cameras.  The WKU police just started live recording with their body cameras and cruiser cameras for the first time this Monday. Each officer and each cruiser has a camera, totaling nearly 40 cameras that record all throughout the day. The WKU Police say…

Pennsylvania college students sacrifice spring break to serve BG

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One do-gooder-gang from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania called Bowling Green’s Habitat for Humanity, wanting to sacrifice their spring breaks for a selfless cause.  A few hours on the road later, and this Monday the group young adults grabbed their power saws and pressure washers and headed to 127 11th Avenue West. Habitat for Humanity project…

Tensions run high over Entertainment Destination Center proposal: full deep dive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tensions ran high Tuesday night at the Bowling Green City Commissioners meeting – commissioners and stakeholders all with different opinions about a downtown entertainment district. Since 2016, multiple city divisions have been working together to design an entertainment center in downtown BG. The Entertainment Destination Center will allow people to carry alcohol purchased from downtown pars…

Bowling Green restaurant removes Russian vodka from menu

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One locally owned Bowling Green restaurant is helping support Ukraine. Simply Ramen BG released this post on their Facebook saying they’ve removed all Vodka products made in Russia from their menu.  Also, one corporate owned company is showing their support for Ukraine the same way.  Liquor Barn also released a statement on their Twitter saying they’re…

BG Ballpark transforms custom seating section for 2022 season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Hot Rods are happy to introduce new, custom seating sections for their new 2022 season. The Happy Hiller Corner will transform sections 119-120-121 from the traditional stadium seats into brand-new seating sections down the left field line. This new seating section will feature food and drink rails with movable seats. Groups can buy…