BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In response to the recent severe weather event in South Central Kentucky, Samaritan’s Purse mobile unit is now in Bowling Green. The organization has launched a Bowling Green, Kentucky Tornado Response and is seeking volunteers to service tornado victims in the area. The host location for Samaritan’s Purse is Calvary Baptist Church. The church is located…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – In the wake of the historic tornadoes that ripped through Kentucky late Friday and early Saturday, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are donating $50,000 to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund and their parent company, PPL, is making a matching $50,000 contribution. “Our hearts go out to those who were impacted by these…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Cotton BBQ will be set up from 11am – 3pm in the ELPO Law parking lot located at 1101 College Street to provide FREE food to all first responders, utility crews, and those who were impacted by the recent tornadoes (they are no longer able to provide this service at The Fatted Calf due to work…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Warren Water maintained service with no interruptions during and after the storms thanks to a team of dedicated water professionals along with various partners and utilities from the region. Warren Water emergency response began at 2 a.m. on Saturday morning shutting down all pumping systems, monitoring storage, and determining areas where the biggest system impacts were located. The…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky: Bowling Green City leaders and local organizations have created a comprehensive list for those affected by Saturday’s tornado. Below is the list of organizations and agencies who are offering help and services to the community. Helpful Resources Shelters: Jennings Creek School 2617 Russellville Road Jaycee’s of Bowling Green 938 Morgantown Road (pets/yes) Ed Spear Park (1 shelter)…
BOWLING GREEN, KY – On Monday, December 13, 2021, Dr. Rand Paul announced his re-election campaign would donate $100,000 to local charities following the tornado disaster in Western Kentucky. “My home, my community, my family and friends are hurting,” said Dr. Paul. “Yet, through it all, our spirit has not broken and instead we have resolved to come back stronger…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky: Bowling Green Independent School District officials are meeting Tuesday afternoon to discuss plans for the remainder of the week. Potter Gray and T.C. Cherry Elementary schools are still without power. School officials also say that phone lines and the internet are down district wide.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball is offering free admission to all those affected by the storms and tornadoes for Tuesday night’s game against Centre College. Doors to E.A. Diddle Arena will open at 5:30 p.m. and tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. On Tuesday night, WKU Athletics and Aramark are offering a free hot dog, chips and a drink…
WARREN COUNTY, KY: Bowling Green city leaders, including BGPD and BGFD, are now organizing volunteers to help with recovery and clean-up efforts in the community. Officials asked volunteers to meet at the WKU Center for Research and Development (old mall) on Nashville Rd. Volunteers were then directed to the area of the city that they were needed. BGFD is also…
BARREN COUNTY, KY: Barren County Judge Executive, Micheal Hale, declared a state of emergency for Barren County this morning. Hale says the severe weather that moved through the county over the weekend poses a serious safety hazard to residents. Glasgow-Barren County Emergency Management is directing all emergency services in the county.
