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Health News – Link between COVID-19 and long-term health problems
A new study is linking coronavirus re-infections to an increased likelihood of getting other serious health conditions. It comes as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise across the country. And a new wave of variants has some experts worried. Today’s Health News has more.
Local Umpire Powered by the Players
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – William Ross’s pastime is his job, umpiring. Whether it be calling outs in the field or fist bumps to little leaguers, umpiring baseball is ross’s passion. That’s my life,” Ross said. “That’s what I do. That’s what makes me work every day. That’s what gets me out of bed every day.” That pure love of the…
KSP: One dead in trooper-involved shooting in Martin County
DEBORD, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating a trooper-involved shooting that occurred the morning of Tuesday, July 5 around midnight in Martin County. A release by KSP stated KSP CIRT responded to the scene, where the subject was pronounced dead. KSP has not yet released the names of those involved. The investigation into the…
UPDATE: Two wanted by BGPD in connection with catalytic converter thefts
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating two people they say are involved in a theft ring. BGPD stated detectives have investigated several catalytic converter thefts, which affected multiple Bowling Green businesses and individuals. The thefts have caused vehicle owners to pay thousands of dollars to replace the stolen converters, according…
Local child in need of life-saving transplant
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One Bowling Green family is asking for your help to secure a life-saving organ transplant for their two-year-old son. Maverick is the son of Chelsea and Derek Pierce. Born in 2019, Maverick was diagnosed with Glycogen Storage Disease Type 4. The transplant team at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, recommends a life-saving heart and liver…
Beshear, KSP announce statewide driver testing services now available
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police announced Tuesday that all KSP Driver Testing Regional Branches have been established within the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Driver Licensing Regional Offices. Residents will now have the option to make driver testing appointments at any regional office throughout Kentucky, regardless of the county they live in. House Bill 453 passed…
Burn ban issued for Barren County
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County Judge-Executive Michael Hale has issued a burn ban for the entire county beginning July 5. According to a release, the burn ban requires residents to not light or maintain an open fire at any location in Barren County while the ban is in effect. However, the ban has an exception for campfires at established…
Portion of Creason Street closed due to water main repair
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Municipal Utilities says a large water main has broken on Creason Street. Both lanes will be closed on Creason Steet between Gatewood Avenue and Lyndale Avenue as crews repair the break. BGMU also reminded drivers to drive safely and avoid the area if possible.
South Warren’s Conyer Commits to Tennessee
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South Warren Defensive Back/Wide Receiver Cristian Conyer announced where is he committing to school. Blue or orange? UK or Tennessee? His decision seemed like a piece of cake, literally. To celebrate his mother’s birthday, he sliced into a cake with an orange core, leaving the state to play Power Five football in Knoxville. Conyer will be…
