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…
Russellville, Ky. – Students across Logan County are stepping into the world of entrepreneurship through the 4-H “Down to Business” Fair, where young participants are creating and pitching their own small businesses. Over the past several weeks, students involved in the program have worked to develop their ideas into real business concepts. Participants designed products, set prices and prepared presentations…
defaultBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A major new facility is taking shape at the National Corvette Museum that will soon house hundreds of historic sports cars and artifacts tied to one of America’s most recognizable vehicles. Construction is underway on a new 66,000-square-foot collections facility designed to bring the museum’s growing inventory of Corvettes and related artifacts under one roof while…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Community members gathered Friday for a First Friday open house hosted by HOTEL INC to learn more about the nonprofit’s work addressing homelessness and supporting the surrounding neighborhood in Bowling Green. Executive director Karen Foley welcomed guests to the organization’s campus in the city’s historic Delafield neighborhood, highlighting the area’s long history as one of the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Fifth Third Bank officially celebrated the opening of its new financial center on Nashville Road Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local leaders, community partners and residents. The event welcomed customers and community members into the new branch as the bank continues expanding its presence in south-central Kentucky. Local officials, including Todd Alcott, mayor of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Warren County could soon implement its first countywide animal control ordinance as leaders look to address growth and development outside city limits. At a recent fiscal court meeting, county attorneys presented a proposal that would establish clear guidelines for handling pets and other animals in unincorporated areas of the county. Assistant Warren County attorney Sarah Bessinger…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A national movement designed to help older adults age in place is now taking shape in Bowling Green. BG Resource Connections Village, presented by Empowerment Group—Making A Difference, is working to connect seniors with resources that allow them to remain independent in their homes and other settings. The “village” model began in the Beacon Hill area…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam that has cost some victims thousands of dollars. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower says scammers are posing as law enforcement officers and using fear to pressure people into handing over money. “It’s real simple in a way,” Hightower said. “Most people don’t have…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new 17-acre mixed-use development called Evergreen Commons located off Nashville Road is moving forward in Bowling Green, bringing housing, retail, restaurants and a historic centerpiece to the area. Developers say the vision for Evergreen Commons began three years ago when they purchased the property with the goal of delivering something new while meeting needs in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Through the BG 2050 initiative, Bowling Green Young Professionals hosted a luncheon aimed at preparing the community for what could be a population of nearly 233,000 people by mid-century. The event featured Warren County judge-executive Doug Gorman, who emphasized the importance of planning now to guide the city’s future growth, including infrastructure, housing and economic development….
