Author: Noah Faerber

Doe gives birth to 2 fawns in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – “We received a phone call this morning from a man who stated that a deer had been in his backyard for two days, and it was moving and he wasn’t sure what needed to be done. He had not found anybody who could help him,” Warren County Animal Control officer Lisa Henderson says. What that man…

How the homeless population can stay safe during excessive heat

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the excessive heat set to come into town this week, many in the homeless population are wondering what they can do to stay cool. “We basically recommend that they find a public building with air conditioning to spend several hours during the day. Currently, in Simpson County, there is a cooling shelter there that’s been…

Sen. Mitch McConnell stops in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell made a stop in Warren County Monday. McConnell spoke at the Bluegrass Community Bankers Association’s annual conference at the Embassy Suites in the Hub. He gave an update on the happenings in Washington and how they affect the Commonwealth and the nation. With the recent wildfires in Hawaii and a tropical…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office warns of new scam that sounds legitimate

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Another scam is hitting the phone lines of Warren County citizens, and this one sounds incredibly legitimate. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are calling people pretending to be from their department. However, if you happen to miss it and call them back, you’ll hear: “Thank you for calling the Warren County Sheriff’s Office located…

Bowling Green Independent School District introduces new electric buses to transportation fleet

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On the streets of downtown Bowling Green, the newest addition to the roadways is getting revved up for its debut. Bowling Green Independent School District received new electric buses this week. “You have the ability to actually gain range in an electric bus due to the regenerative braking feature. That’s definitely different from a diesel. The…

Youth sports hostility continues in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Recently, you may have become aware of incidents involving youth sports games at Warren County parks. “We did have an incident at Michael Buchanan Gym. The incident was responded to by local law enforcement. The outcome of that was unfortunate. We ended up having to cancel a tournament just because of the nature of what happened that…

New life jacket loaner station at Drakes Creek in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – In Simpson County, a new way to help save lives is now available for the community. A Life Jacket Loaner Station, the first of its kind at Drakes Creek, is able to provide kayakers with the proper equipment they need while on the water. All sizes are available from youth to adult. State law requires a life…

Toyo Tires plant in Franklin set to close Oct. 31

FRANKLIN, Ky. – An auto manufacturing plant in Simpson County is set to close by October, affecting over 200 people. The Toyo Tire Corporation announced they will be closing their U.S. production plant, which is located in Franklin, by Oct. 31. The plant opened back in 2001. The corporation cites the soaring cost of materials, energy and labor as a…