Author: Morgan Hoover

Metcalfe County Schools move to all “At-Home” learning

METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – Metcalfe County schools announced Monday they will transition to all “at-home” learning. This will start Tuesday, October 27th and last through November 3rd. According to a release sent Monday afternoon, district administrators made the decision due to a combination of circumstances, including the increased number of staff in quarantine. The 21st Century after school program will…

Monday update: Coronavirus numbers in south central Kentucky

Monday, Governor Andy Beshear announced what he called a significantly larger Monday than normal. 953 new cases were reported in Kentucky. The commonwealth has now seen 97,866 total cases. The state positivity rate continues to rise. On Monday, the rate was 5.84 percent. Three more Kentuckians have died from the virus Monday, which brings the total number of lives lost…

Last chance for tickets to the Halloween Spectacular

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Time is running out to get tickets for the Crocker Law Firm’s Halloween Spectacular. The event will take place at the Bowling Green Ballpark on Friday, October 30th at 6 p.m. Don’t miss a special showing of the new hit movie, Spies in Disguise followed by post-movie fireworks! Tickets are just $3 and must be purchased…

Friday update: Coronavirus numbers in south central Kentucky

Friday, 1,457 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Kentucky. The commonwealth has now seen 93,748 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic. 16 more Kentuckians have died from the virus Friday. That brings the total number of lives lost in Kentucky to 1,396. According to the Barren River District Health Department, there have been 8,987 total cases in…

KSP search for escaped inmate

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police are searching for an escaped inmate from the Logan County Jail. According to a release, inmate Jason Stratton was granted furlough and did not return back to the jail. The 48-year-old is from Elkton, Kentucky and is a white male, approximately 6’2’’ and weighs approximately 189 pounds. If anyone has information on the whereabouts…

Thursday update: Coronavirus numbers in south central Kentucky

Governor Andy Beshear announced the fourth highest daily number of cases since the start of the pandemic on Thursday. 1,330 new cases were reported during the press conference. 17 more Kentuckians have died from the virus Thursday.. That brings the total number of lives lost here in Kentucky to 1,380. According to the Barren River District Health Department, there have…

Wednesday update: Coronavirus numbers in south central Kentucky

Governor Andy Beshear announced the second highest daily number of cases since the start of the pandemic on Wednesday. 1,487 new cases were reported during Wednesday afternoon’s press conference. 21 more Kentuckians have died from the virus Wednesday, which is the second highest daily total since the beginning of the pandemic. That brings the total number of lives lost here…

Bowling Green commissioners vote on ethics ordinance and small business grant

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green City Commissioners voted to amend sections of the city’s Code of Ethics and also passed an ordinance to create a BG Cares Small Business Grant Program. The commissioners met Tuesday night via teleconference and voted unanimously to amend sections regarding definitions, standard of conduct, conflicts of interest and other items in the code of…