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…
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…
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…
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…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With football season right around the corner, WKU wants to show its support to the community. A limited amount of tickets for the home opener against South Florida are available via the Bowling Green Police Department, with $10 of each ticket sold being donated to officer Matt Davis. Davis was shot and injured in the line…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After a motorcycle collision at the Nashville and Richpond Road intersection on Sunday, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and Bowling Green Police Department noticed a shocking trend. “We’ve just seen that we have had several motorcycle accidents that resulted in injury and or death over the past several years. I believe that we have had some…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – At Lincoln Elementary School in Franklin, a unique way to keep students in the community’s thoughts is taking shape. “As we all know, days are getting more difficult. Children are dealing with more things as they’re going back to school. I had saw on Facebook that there was a prayer fence in Paducah, and I thought it…
MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was in Munfordville on Friday to award funding to some Hart County organizations. $225,000 will be used to resurface two roads, and three nonprofits also received donations from the state. Over $275,000 will go into Hart County Tourism, giving the Cave Country Trails, SOKY Film Commission and Munfordville Tourism money for new projects….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The United Way of Southern Kentucky gives back to the community with some projects. “This is really, truly a historic day for United Way of Southern Kentucky. Never have we announced this much funding in one single day and today we announced $2,243,500 for tornado relief for some major impact projects that we wanted to invest…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With back to school season well underway, 211 is a great resource for the community. This easy to remember number offers a way for the community to find out about services in their area, including where to find financial assistance, health care services, legal assistance and more. The United Way of Southern Kentucky is excited to…
