BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Western Kentucky University freshman from Bowling Green is named the inaugural recipient of the Toppers Assist Scholarship. Frank Jones III, a 2020 graduate of Bowling Green High School, received a $2,000 scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. He is pursuing a degree in Sports Management. The Toppers Assist Scholarship was established in July 2020 by…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tuesday, Bowling Green city commissioners voted on a potential amendment to the city’s code of ethics. The proposed ordinance would have amended the section that discusses the penalties if an elected city official, city manager or senior city staffers break the code of ethics. The proposed amendment, had it passed, would have required the person who…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A fatal car crash in Bowling Green Monday morning leaves one man dead. According to a police report, 23-year-old Nicholas Coon was driving on Nashville Road when he collided head on with Chevrolet Avalanche. The Bowling Green Fire Department responded to the crash. When they arrived, Coon was unresponsive. Officials stated that he was not wearing…
Thursday, Governor Beshear announced 795 new cases, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 54,772. 22 new deaths were also reported today, bringing the statewide total to 1,035. 10, 791 people have fully recovered from the virus. Here’s a look at the total number of cases broken down by counties: -WARREN COUNTY: 3,819 (+86)…
Wednesday, Governor Beshear announced the bluegrass state has lost over 1,000 people due to COVID-19. 16 new deaths were reported Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 1,013. As the commonwealth’s coronavirus death toll topped 1,000, Gov. Andy Beshear directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff for one week as a tribute to all those…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center’s third annual Over the Edge event will take place Friday, September 11th through the 12th. Supporters of the advocacy center will be rappelling from Stadium Park Plaza to raise funds and awareness for children who have been sexually abused. Over the Edge Global has helped non-profits raise over $100…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police confirm one man is dead following a late night shooting at Campus Pointe Apartments in Bowling Green. 25-year-old Kevin Morris, of Bowling Green, was found in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. 25-year-old, Pedro Alfaro is arrested in connection to the shooting. Police pulled Alfaro over on Nashville Road after receiving tips…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police announce the winner of the 2020 Jeep Raffle Wednesday. Clayton Sandlin of Knott County received the keys to a 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon from KSP Commissioner, Rodney Brewer. KSP held a raffle on August 30th through a Facebook live announcement. Each year, KSP sells raffle tickets to raise money to support Trooper Island,…
Governor Beshear resumed with a normal press conference Tuesday to provide an update on the battle against the coronavirus here in the bluegrass. An additional 273 cases were reported by the governor, bringing the statewide total to 53,319. One new death was reported, bringing the statewide total number of deaths to 997. Here’s a look at the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The American Red Cross is calling on African American and Hispanic blood donors to help ensure a diverse blood supply for patients battling sickle cell disease. According to the Centers of Disease Control, sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the country. 745 Kentucky residents are affected by the disease. Help sickle…
