Author: Noah Faerber

Hosparus Health set to host training for volunteers in September

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local nonprofit is hosting a training for volunteers in the Barren River area. Hosparus Health is looking for those who want to help in the Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson & Warren County areas. The training will take place on Friday, September 6th from 10 a.m-1 p.m. at their location on…

Beautify Barren County looks to bring pride to community

GLASGOW, Ky. – A new group is looking to bring a little pride to Barren County. Beautify Barren County is currently working on three projects. The first involves cleaning up the median on US 31E near South Green Street in Glasgow. Another median on KY-90 near the Cumberland Parkway is also set to be reworked. The 3rd and final project…

Western Kentucky University comments on diversity, equity and inclusion

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After the University of Kentucky announced they are disbanding their Diversity, Equity & Inclusion office after lawmakers debated whether to limit practices at public universities. We reached out to Western Kentucky University officials to see what practices are present on campus. While WKU does not have a specific office dedicated to DEI, they have what’s called…

Local organization asks for community’s help to find stolen trailer

WOODBURN, Ky. – A local nonprofit is asking the community for help in searching for a missing trailer. You can see pictures of that trailer above, which belongs to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a group that provides beds to undeserved children in the community. The trailer was parked at a warehouse in Woodburn, when it was stolen, causing nearly $15,000…

BG Chamber hosts Welcome Back WKU event

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Wednesday was the annual Welcome Back WKU event, giving students a taste of Bowling Green as they start their semester. From businesses to organizations to restaurants, everyone was on hand to give a warm welcome to the new school year. For those who are new to campus or even new to Bowling Green in general, it’s…

Boyce holds State of the District community meeting with Sheriff Hightower

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Sheriff Brett Hightower’s tour of Warren County continued Tuesday, stopping in the community of Boyce. The Plano Volunteer Fire Department was on hand, as well as representatives from Warren County Emergency Management and the Transportation Cabinet. We were able to speak with District 6 Magistrate Ron Cummings, who told us why he believes meetings like these…

Scammers impersonate local football team from Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Scammers are continuing to make their presence felt in the community, and with the high school football season set to get underway this week, scammers are deciding to make that their next area of focus. Scammers are calling pretending to be with the Warren Central Dragons football team, trying to sell local businesses ad space for…

Glasgow Police Department and fire department hosting “To the Brim” food drive

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police & Fire Departments are having a little friendly competition amongst themselves, all for a good cause. The organizations are competing in the “To the Brim” food drive from now until Aug. 31. Community members can drop off non-perishable items to either Fire Department location or the Police Department. We caught up with Major Terry…

Barren County teacher nominated for Kentucky Teacher of the Year

GLASGOW, Ky. – A local teacher has been nominated as a finalist for Kentucky’s Teacher of the Year. Scott Johnson of Red Cross Elementary in Barren County is one of three finalists in the elementary division. Johnson loves incorporating real world problems into his learning, doing things like 3D printing to help those not just in the school but the…