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Bowling Green police searching for missing teen

Photo source: Bowling Green Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is asking for assistance to find a missing teen. Police say 15-year-old Braxton Allen was last seen running toward Interstate 65 on Porter Pike. He was last seen wearing a dark gray hoodie but may be wearing a black long sleeved shirt. Allen is described as…

Russell Sims Aquatic Center to close for season starting Aug. 7

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You may not want to hold off on those plans to go swimming. The Russell Sims Aquatic Center will be closed for the remainder of the season beginning Aug. 7. The business says this is due to some unexpected maintenance repairs. Russell Sims says 2023 season pass holders will be contacted.

Officer Matt Davis is ‘recovering’ and doing better in latest update

Photo source: Bowling Green Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – During Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, Bowling Green city manager Jeff Meisel provided an update on officer Matt Davis. Meisel says Davis is doing a lot better while he recovers in Nashville after “six or seven surgeries.” He says Davis has also been moved out of the intensive care unit to…

Fiber cable cut, 911, other services down near Lewisburg, authorities say

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities say those south of Lewisburg may be experiencing outages for 911 calls, internet and phone service. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a complaint that a fiber cable line was intentionally cut Wednesday night around 7:15 p.m. Authorities say it was reported someone used a saw or similar device in this incident….

Living Well: First-Time Student Tips

Heading back to school can be stressful for everyone. But for parents who are sending a child to school for the first time, it can be a huge transition. While you can’t prepare children for everything, health experts say you can set them up for a successful school year by preparing now. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by…

Tyler Hudson looks to put WKU Bass Fishing on the map

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s volleyball coach Travis Hudson has two talented sons, Drew and Tyler, paving their own ways in their fields. Tyler Hudson has most recently qualified for the Bassmaster College National Championship last month. The three-day event features 130 teams from across the country with the field cut down to 12 on the final day. “I…

Officials investigating Russell case find no evidence of child on interstate

Photo source: CNN, Hoover (AL) Police Department(CNN) – Police near Birmingham, Alabama say they’re waiting for a woman to explain what happened while she was reported missing. Hoover police say 25-year-old Carlee Russell called 911 Thursday, saying she saw a toddler on the side of an interstate, but officials say they’ve found no evidence of a child being there. Police…

Bowling Green Trolley offering free shuttle service on Fridays

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Trolley is offering a new service to help those exploring the latest events in downtown Bowling Green. Bowling Green Trolley Tours says the trolley offers a complimentary service to transport attendees at Concerts in the Park from downtown parking. The service will be available through mid-September on Friday evenings. The Downtown Circulator will…

BGISD communications director awarded Gold Medallion in national competition

Photo source: Bowling Green Independent School District BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Independent School District communications director Leslie McCoy is being nationally recognized for her achievements. McCoy has been awarded a Gold Medallion presented by the National School Public Relations Association. The school district says the award is the top national competition for superior school public relations programs and…

Beshear declares state of emergency after flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Wednesday after rainfall led to widespread flooding. Beshear’s office says the flooding has affected the western, central and eastern parts of Kentucky. “Please pray for Mayfield and areas of western Kentucky impacted by significant flooding from last night’s storms,” Beshear said. “We’re working to assess the damage and respond….