BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The identity of a victim in a fatal fire that occurred in Barren County last week has been released. On Friday, Oct. 18, the Barren County Sheriff’s Office says it was requested to respond to a house fire on Old Davidson Road after a dead male was found inside the residence by the fire department. Barren…
RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) – A Kentucky woman is fighting for reform with organ donation. Her brother had been declared brain dead, but as doctors prepared to remove his organ for donation, he reportedly woke up. Donna Rhorer, sister of Anthony Thomas “TJ” Hoover II, says, “All I had was my gut instinct for three years that something wasn’t what we…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One organization has received funding to provide an accessibility ramp for those who qualify and aren’t able to afford one for their home. The Center for Accessible Living has received a $200,000 grant to build temporary and permanent ramps. This grant is specifically for injuries sustained to the spinal cord. Applications will be accepted beginning on…
Source: T.J. Regional Health. GLASGOW, Ky. – Friday is National Mammography Day, and one local organization is hosting the Horses and Hope Mustang to honor those who have been impacted by breast cancer. The Mustang will be at T.J. Regional’s Health Pavilion on Friday, Oct. 18 until 2 p.m. Horses and Hope was established to increase breast cancer screening, education…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This weekend, you can learn more about nature throughout downtown Bowling Green. During the Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival this Saturday, Oct. 19, BikeWalk BG is hosting a Tree Walk downtown. The walk is scheduled as Trees Week continues through Oct. 20. Join Warren County arborist Lindsay Jackson and BikeWalk BG for an informative stroll in town….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is accused of stealing a vehicle and fleeing police. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says they received a call to Rockfield Browning Road on Wednesday to investigate a theft of a GMC Dually. The office says deputies searched the area and located the stolen vehicle unoccupied in a trailer park located at…
ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – At approximately 7:20 pm Thursday evening detectives with the Allen County- Scottsville crime task force attempted to pull over a reckless driver after they determined the vehicle was stolen. The driver of the vehicle led detectives on a chase before stopping, exiting the vehicle and running away on foot. K9 units were deployed in the heavily…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Health professionals gathered in Bowling Green Thursday to discuss mental health and aging. The conference has been a yearly event put on by the Barren River Mental Health and Aging Coalition. Participants discussed many topics, including veterans, homelessness and the Anchor Project, which is bringing a new mental health facility to Bowling Green. Hollie Smith, assistant…
Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Some local pet owners can rest easy thanks to first responders. On Thursday morning, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office said its animal control officer, Lisa Henderson, responded to a call to rescue a cat that had gotten into a tough spot. Deputies say the pet had gotten into the attic and…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the Commonwealth received a $37.2 million federal grant to support ongoing work to prevent overdoses. The three-year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services grant will help the administration to continue efforts addressing the overdose crisis, according to a release by the Office of Gov. Andy Beshear. The release says this will…
