BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A first-of-its-kind initiative to provide specialized support to autistic and neurodiverse students as they transition into higher education and adulthood has launched. According to a release sent on Tuesday, LifeWorks for Autism and Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) announced the LifeWorks Bridge Academy. The LifeWorks Bridge Academy program will emphasize KCTC’s academic and career…
BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – A road project to improve a Butler County roadway is underway. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says a project to improve the shoulder area ib KY 1153 between KY 106 and KY 626 has begun. KYTC expects travel delays in the area while crews work on the project. Flaggers and traffic control devices will be active….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new fiber optics company has selected Warren County as its headquarters. According to a Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce release, OgMentum ARK announced its headquarters and research and development operations will be located in Bowling Green. It will become OgMentum’s hub for fiber optic development and manufacturing of advanced technologies with applications across communications…
Photo source: WEKT RadioGUTHRIE – A large fire destroyed a building in Todd County Monday evening. According to WEKT, Guthrie firefighters responded to a building on fire at Penchem Pallets located at 8080 Guthrie Road in Guthrie. The building contained pallets and a kiln. WEKT says Elkton, Trenton, Fairview, Sharon Grove, Allensville, and Novelis fire departments were called to assist….
Photo source: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law EnforcementSIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement seized illegal fishing materials in Simpson County. According to a release, KFWLE responded to a complaint of individuals illegally fishing off Eubanks Road on August 23. Wardens located four individuals who attempted to hide from law enforcement near a creek. They were trespassing…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Rural Fire Department responded to a brush fire on Hopkinsville Road on Monday. RRFD states a roadside fire that spread into a nearby bean field, but units quickly contained it, limiting damage. Authorities want to remind residents that recent rainfall hasn’t fully saturated the ground, making it easy for fires to start and spread. They…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Housing Authority of Glasgow and South Central Workforce Development Board are teaming up to host the Barren County Face to Face Job Fair. The event is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this time, employers in Barren and surrounding counties will be gathered to fill open job positions. The event…
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation. HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is renewing its request for information that may lead it to locate a missing teen. The Sebastian Rogers case is one that hits close to the local area. Roughly one hour from Bowling Green, the missing teen, who would now be 16 years old, was reported missing…
Angel Tree ProgramGLASGOW, Ky. – It’s never too early to start planning for Christmas. That’s what the Salvation Army is doing later this month with three days of Angel Tree sign-ups. Families in need can register, allowing others to “adopt” an angel on a tree to provide gifts to that child that otherwise may go without. To sign up, you…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man has been apprehended in connection with a sexual abuse investigation. According to court records, a warrant of arrest on indictment was served on Sept. 3., leading to the arrest of 36-year-old Wayne Groce of Glasgow. Groce is indicted on multiple charges, including first-degree rape, incest and first-degree sexual abuse. This follows an indictment being…
