BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the start of school, doctors and clinics always see a rise in respiratory illnesses like flu and COVID, and this year is no different. But Stratus, the current dominant strain of COVID, isn’t presenting anything new. A subvariant of the Omicron strain, its symptoms are familiar: cough, congestion, loss of smell and muscle soreness. If…
Source; Barren County Schools. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – A Barren County local is among those speaking out to raise awareness as Hunger Action Month approaches in Kentucky. Experts say one in six Kentuckians, or 710,000 individuals, in the state are struggling with hunger. It’s a shocking statistic that the state knows all too well, one that prompts the governor’s office…
(CNN) – Smoothie King is adding something new. For the first time since opening its doors in 1973, the Dallas-based chain is serving food. It’s called the Power Eats menu, which will feature peanut butter toast, avocado toast and chocolate hazelnut toast. There are also two types of grab-and-go protein boxes for consumers on the run. Officials say they plan…
Source: Barren County Sheriff’s Office. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County sheriff Kent Keen and Glasgow police chief Guy Howie have issued statements regarding a recent social media post in circulation. The statement by Keen includes the following: “This is Kent Keen, Barren County sheriff. I normally do not respond to social media posts; however, a recent post has been…
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A burn ban has been issued for all of Logan County. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, an executive order issued by Logan County judge-executive Phillip Baker banned all outdoor burning in Logan County until further notice. This is due to predicted weather conditions and the extreme danger of forest fires in the county. The ban is effective…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is now taking applications for its next cadet class for future troopers. That’s according to an announcement on Tuesday by Gov. Andy Beshear and KSP. The release states KSP is offering increased salaries for sworn officers starting at $69,500 annually and a competitive hybrid retirement system with a sick leave buyback program. “The…
EDMONTON, Ky. – An Edmonton man is facing charges in a reported sexual abuse case. According to a uniform citation, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office responded Monday to the 2600 block of Randolph Road regarding 64-year-old Teddy Gibson of Edmonton trespassing on property. Deputies say the caller stated she entered the home to visit the female victim and saw Gibson…
EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Edmonson County is now on a growing list of burn bans amid dry conditions. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, an executive order declared an emergency burn ban for all of Edmonson County. According to the executive order by Edmonson County judge-executive Ronald Scott Lindsey, the ban prohibits all open burning during periods of forest fire hazards or…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Drivers in Glasgow should be aware of an upcoming closure on the public square. The Glasgow Police Department says on Wednesday, Aug. 27, the north side of the square will close at 4 p.m. due to the Glasgow/Barren Community Pep Rally. This area will remain closed until the event ends and is cleaned up. Drivers should use…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is investigating an assault and burglary. Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to Short Street to an assault complaint on Sunday. Officers contacted a victim at the scene. The male victim told police Huchin Guillermou Ulises, 31, entered the home and assaulted him. Ulises was found at a home on Bunche Avenue and…
