Photo: Governor Andy Beshear/FacebookFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday his administration is providing $41.5 million for Kentucky’s foster children and those who provide them care. Funding distribution will start this month to benefit 45 providers, including SAFY, which has a location in Bowling Green. Beshear’s office says the funds are possible due to a reduction in the number…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A Warren County man faces multiple charges after police say he led them on a chase through two counties. Scottsville police say they responded Thursday, May 4 for a reckless driver on Hwy 231 near Scottsville. According to authorities, a witness told police that a driver operating a silver Honda was “passing vehicles, making hand gestures,…
Photo: Barren River Child Advocacy CenterBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – More than 500 bikers have brought in countless toys to benefit children during last weekend’s Great Teddy Bear Run. In a Facebook post, the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center says the grand total has reached at least 1,150 bears that will go to children and teens during some of their…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Franklin police officer has been arrested after authorities say he was involved in an animal cruelty case. The Franklin Police Department says it received contact Wednesday from the Logan County Sheriff’s Department about a criminal case in connection with Franklin police officer Ryan Brown, 32, of Russellville. Authorities say Brown was arrested that same day and…
For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we met with Rachel Zettlemoyer and Brittany Fisher. They spoke to us about the upcoming Paws in the Park hitting the fields of Dugas Park next week! Tickets are $5 a car or a donation to a local animal shelter. The first 100 dogs will receive a special bandana! To learn more about all the great…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Hilltopper Basketball head coach Steve Lutz announced the signing of rising junior Babacar Faye from the College of Charleston. “First and foremost, Babacar is a tremendous young man,” said Lutz. “He is a very versatile player with a lot of upside. I believe that he will fit in well with the culture that we are establishing…
Photo: Governor Andy Beshear/FacebookLOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Entertainer Jack Harlow is being honored in his hometown of Louisville. The multiple Grammy-nominated rapper, actor and philanthropist will now have a larger than life “Jack’s Louisville” banner hanging in his city, not far from where Harlow grew up. Some big names were on hand for an unveiling ceremony today, including Gov. Andy…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -You may remember the story widely shared about a 4-year-old’s father searching for her missing teddy bear. On Tuesday, Goodwill Industries-Knoxville said that the bear, which had a special tie to the girl’s mother, has been replaced. The store says the child now has a matching Rainbow Sparkle bear, complete with a recording of her mother’s heartbeat. Goodwill…
Photo: Logan County Chamber of CommerceRUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Chamber of Commerce says it entered into an agreement Wednesday to lease two lots for future events. According to the chamber, the agreement is with Deborah Hirsch on behalf of the Sadie Nauy Charitable Foundation to lease the vacant lots located at the corners of Fourth Street and Main…
