BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In the city of Bowling Green and the county of Warren, government officials came together to read proclamations today that gave thanks to the staff that works year round. July is National Parks & Rec Month all across the country, where hats off are given to those workers who run community gyms and clean playgrounds. Executive…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In the early morning hours of July 21, the Bowling Green Fire Department, Bowling Green Police Department, Warren County Sheriff’s Office and Med Center EMS started their annual active shooter training in preparation for a terrible day befalling the community. Speaking to training coordinators, drilling on various things throughout the year is critical to a great…
EDMONTON, Ky. – Local high school student Leah Kerr is raising money until her birthday this year, and she’s asking the community to join in. Leah has set up a donation page and became a “Champion for Kids” through Norton Children’s Hospital to raise money for the patient assistance fund. She has a goal of $16,000 over 16 weeks leading…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Just off Veterans Memorial Lane, LDG Development Group is building an approximately $75 million project that will house 256 families. It’s in response to the disastrous tornadoes that struck the area in 2021 and has been an endeavor made up of private and public investment, with entities like PNC bank agreeing to partly finance the project…
BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – The county judge-executive just reported that after a public meeting along with the American Corps of Engineers, Woodbury’s lock and dam will not be removed, thanks to concerns from residents. The land has been deemed to have no historical value but that doesn’t stop people from becoming attached and forming great memories, nor did it hurt…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Regional Jail will soon undergo a comprehensive inspection as county officials look for solutions to long-standing issues with overcrowding and facility limitations. During a recent fiscal court meeting, officials announced a firm has been selected to conduct an in-depth assessment of the jail — both inside and out. The findings will help guide…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky is hoping to build a new buddy house soon with the help of some federal monies through the Americans with Disabilities Act. After purchasing some property in 2022, the nonprofit started to raise capital funds in order to build a bigger facility for their growing number of students as part of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Friday July 11th at 0900, the Bowling Green Police Department started a full scale special unit training day. BGPD pulls this off a few times a year to make sure they are always at the ready for a significant event. The department pulls out all the stops to make sure that when a hard day…
Source: Bowling Green Fire Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department recently asked the city’s board of commissioners if they could apply for a grant that would require a funding match from Bowling Green government, the board said yes in an effort to preserve and improve public safety. Deputy Chief Brett Smith said according to multiple studies…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — After a wanted man escaped from a third-party prisoner transport company earlier this year, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office made the decision to handle the return themselves. Sedric Stevenson, 29, was wanted in Warren County on two active warrants containing multiple charges. In May, he escaped custody while being transported through the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. To…
