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…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – A first of its kind hotel is the newest addition to the Mint at Kentucky Downs. “We’re 114 rooms, so we’re the first of its kind. We’re the only SpringHill, the closest outside of Nashville. Really excited about this opportunity. We’re also a custom built, so we’re not like any other SpringHill,” SpringHill Suites by Marriott Franklin…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local favorite restaurant has decided to make the first week of school a bit more relaxing with a free steak. “My mom was an educator. She was a teacher’s assistant at Cumberland Trace for about 20 years. I just remember those first few weeks of school how tired she was being or how tired she…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One local store inside Greenwood Mall is making sure students at Warren County Public Schools have what they need in the classroom. BathPlanet dropped off a ton of school supplies at the WCPS Synergy Center. Supplies included binders, notebooks, paper, backpacks and more. All of the supplies will go to local families who need them. This…
