Author: Morgan Hoover

Friday update: Coronavirus numbers in south central Kentucky

Friday, 792 new cases of the Coronavirus were announced, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 46,757.   10,266  individuals have now fully recovered, but today, eight more Kentuckians have died from the virus. This brings the total number of deaths in Kentucky to 918.   Here’s a look at the total number of cases broken down…

Thursday update: Coronavirus numbers in south central Kentucky

Thursday, Governor Andy Beshear announced 748 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 45,978.    9,731 individuals have now fully recovered, but today, eight more Kentuckians have died from the virus. This brings the total number of deaths in Kentucky to 910.   Governor Beshear said 11 of these new cases today…

Historic helicopter joins Aviation Heritage Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The historic Marine One helicopter is making it’s debut Monday at the Aviation Heritage Park in Bowling Green.  The helicopter has been undergoing restoration efforts for the past year. Monday it was unveiled at its final landing spot. The project is in honor of a local Marine, the late Mac Reynolds of Bowling Green. Reynolds piloted…

Glasgow man charged with gun and drug possession

GLASGOW, Ky.- A Glasgow man was taken into custody Thursday afternoon, after he was originally pulled over for speeding .  52-year-old Jeronald Page told a Glasgow Police officer that he had a suspended drivers license. The arresting officer immediately smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle and conducted a field sobriety test. An open beer bottle was found inside the car…

Thursday update: Coronavirus numbers in south central Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Cases of the coronavirus in south central Kentucky continue to rise. As of Thursday evening, there are 4,562 cases in the area covered by the Barren River District Health Department and Allen County. In all of the counties combined 94 people have died from the virus and 3,770 individuals have fully recovered. Total cases since Wednesday: Warren…

WKU Students Awarded STEM Department of Defense Scholarships

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two Western Kentucky University students are awarded Department of Defense scholarships. Chloe Cooper of Louisville and Lee-Lee Knupp of Russell were awarded the SMART Scholarship for service. The SMART scholarship stands for science, mathematics and research for transformation. It will fund full tuition, a living stipend, a health insurance allowance, provide summer internships and provide the…

Cave City Police Department Prepares to Conduct Safety Checkpoints

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Cave City Police Department will have traffic safety check points during their “Drive sober or get pulled over” campaign. The campaign will start Friday, August 21st and last until September 7th. The check points will take place between 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. and will be clearly marked. During the checkpoints, officers will be enforcing…

Bowling Green Fire Department’s “Fill the Boot” fundraiser moves online

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department’s annual “Fill the Boot” fundraiser will look a little different this year, due to COVID-19. For more than 65 years, firefighters have been filling their boots with donations to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Instead of being at local businesses this year, the fundraiser has moved online. Click here, to donate…