Source: Patti Minter/ @pattiminter4ky BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Former Kentucky Rep. Patti Minter announced her candidacy Thursday for mayor of Bowling Green. Minter announced the news in a social media post, referencing her past position representing Bowling Green and working in education and advocacy. Bowling Green deserves leaders who lift people up instead of leaving people out. That’s been my…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The governor announced Thursday that Crown Verity USA Inc., a Canadian-owned grill and cookware maker, is growing its operation in Warren County with a $9.7 million investment. According to the governor’s office, this is expected to bring 73 full-time jobs to the area. “Kentucky’s business-friendly ecosystem, prime location and access to resources make it an ideal destination…
Source: Kentucky State Police. MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is seeking information regarding a missing person investigation in Muhlenberg County. According to KSP, it was contacted on January 10, 2011 regarding a missing person in the area. Authorities say they initially learned 27-year-old Scotty Wayne Bryant of Greenville, Kentucky was last seen on December 31, 2010 in…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – State representative Lisa Willner is joining other advocates to promote a bill that would eliminate taxes on menstrual products, such as pads and tampons. Currently, 23 states and Washington, D.C. have passed legislation making period products tax-exempt. Individual women can spend up to $18,000 on period products in their lifetime, according to the National Organization for Women…
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture. If you regularly shop at Sam’s Club, you may want to be aware of a recent product recall. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. is recalling around 11,097 pounds of Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products from potential contamination with salmonella. The 18-ounce plastic containers are labeled as Busseto Foods…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Soccer has added Camryn Davis to the 2024 roster. Davis is a midfielder transfer from Jacksonville State who will be a junior in the 2024-25 academic year. “We are excited about the addition of Camryn Davis to our program starting this spring semester,” said head coach Jason Neidell. “She was a key player we scouted when we…
Source: Barren River Drug Task Force. METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – An Edmonton man is facing multiple drug charges after a search at a residence on Wednesday. Shortly after 1 a.m., the Barren River Drug Task Force says it was assisted by the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office, Edmonton Police Department and the Kentucky State Police Drug Enforcement Special Investigations unit to…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) – State police went through the entire Kentucky State Capitol both outside and in. After getting everyone out of the building, they checked it for explosives. This morning, a bomb threat was emailed into the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office, but it wasn’t just threatening this office. It was a threat to the entire capitol and…
Source: Barren County Schools. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A Barren County Schools student has placed first for her interview after she competed in the Tiny Miss Earth USA pageant. School officials say Acey Houchens competed as Tiny Miss Kentucky. Houchens claimed first place out of 120 girls for her interview, school officials say. To see more updates from Barren County…
Photo source: Starbucks via CNN Newsource. (CNN) – Starbucks customers can now use their own cups for nearly all orders. The coffee chain has added the reusable cup option to drive-thru and app orders. Previously, it was only available for orders made in-person. In the drive-thru line, customers just have to tell the barista they have their own mug when…
