Author: Nikko Beason

Mammoth Cave expansion bill advances

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. — A bill to expand Mammoth Cave National Park moved forward this week with a legislative hearing before the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) praised the hearing on his Mammoth Cave National Park Boundary Adjustment Act (H.R. 3286), saying the legislation will enhance visitor experiences and bring new economic…

How a Ride Along Teddy Bear can support local children

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A new program in Warren County is helping bring comfort to children during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. The Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation has launched the “Ride Along Teddy Bear” program, giving deputies a simple way to support children impacted by traumatic situations like accidents or domestic incidents. Officials say deputies often…

Final ride hosted for retired Warren County deputy Joseph Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A southern Kentucky community is honoring the life of a retired deputy sheriff remembered for his service, storytelling and deep connection to the people around him. Joseph Matthew Green, 49, of Scottsville died on March 10, leaving behind what family and friends describe as a lasting legacy built on love, mentorship and community. Green spent years…

Legal aid for 2021 tornado survivors

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Kentucky Legal Aid is launching a series of free consumer law clinics aimed at helping survivors of the December 2021 Western Kentucky tornadoes address financial and legal challenges that continue years after the disaster. The program, called “Your Money, Your Rights,” will take place throughout 2026 and is designed to assist people still dealing with the…

Storm damage reported in Riverside after overnight storms

RIVERSIDE, Ky. – Strong storms moved through the Riverside community in Warren County late Sunday night, leaving behind wind damage in several areas. Drone footage taken the afternoon of Monday, March 16 shows damaged trees and debris scattered across parts of the community. At this time, there have been no confirmed tornado reports, but the damage appears consistent with powerful…

Kentucky advocate takes cancer fight to Capitol Hill

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A Kentucky cancer advocate is taking her personal fight to the nation’s Capital, pushing for more federal funding for cancer research and prevention programs. Kim Lindgren, the Kentucky state lead ambassador for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of the “One Voice Against Cancer” coalition. The coalition includes…

$20 million bond approved for projects in Warren County

Bowling Green, Ky. — Warren County Fiscal Court has approved the next step in issuing $20 million in bonds to fund several projects across the county. Warren County Judge Executive Doug Gorman says the funding will support improvements in public safety, parks and county facilities. A large portion of the money will go toward new fire apparatus for the Warren…

Two children dead following apartment fire

Bowling Green, Ky. — Two young children are dead after an overnight fire at an apartment complex in Bowling Green. According to the Bowling Green Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 2:15 a.m. Thursday to a reported structure fire at the Willow Creek Apartments on Shive Lane. When firefighters arrived, officials say heavy flames were coming from the building. Crews…

Kentucky Supreme Court visits WKU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Kentucky Supreme Court is hearing cases on Western Kentucky University’s campus this week. Arguments are taking place inside the Robertson-Feix ballroom at the Eva and Jim Martens Alumni Center. The court normally hears arguments at the state Capitol in Frankfort, but the courtroom is currently closed for renovations. During that time, justices are traveling to…

A growing need for foster families

Bowling Green, Ky. – Child welfare advocates say a growing shortage of foster parents is leaving many children in Kentucky without stable homes, forcing agencies to turn away placements and sometimes send children far from their families. StepStone Family Services, a private foster care agency that works with families across the region, says the need for more foster parents continues…