GLASGOW, Ky. – A local healthcare facility now offers advanced robotic knee replacement. According to a release, T.J. Regional Health has invested in a ROSA® Knee, a robotically assisted surgical system. The system is designed to perform total knee replacement surgery. T.J. says computer and software technology give surgeons more control and precision. The system and the surgeons’ skills combine…
Source: Warren County KY Gov. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County is encouraging the community to be a good neighbor. The Good Neighbor Day Challenge has officially started, working to inspire others to spread kindness, keep neighborhoods clean or celebrate those that make the community great. Here’s how to enter: Do a good neighbor deed (bake cookies, pick up litter…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Phoenix Rising, a local nonprofit, is asking for help to make a difference for children impacted by sex trafficking. The nonprofit is gathering donations for its Care Kits for Kids program. Each year, it fills duffel bags with items, such as winter gloves, hats, personal hygiene products, snacks, educational materials, activities, a blanket, a teddy bear…
Source: WWBT via NBC News Channel Orbit. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – Health officials are sharing information on a disease called Chagas, an illness spread by “kissing bugs,” that is present in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports around 280,000 people in the United States have it but usually have no idea. Some people are concerned…
GLASGOW, Ky. – This weekend, the night is lighting up at Glasgow’s Groove and Glow event. While the event is expected to draw visitors, Glasgow police are warning drivers how this may impact traffic with visitors in the area. Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on Happy Valley Road on Saturday, Sept. 13. The Groove and Glow event…
Source: Kentucky Lottery. LEBANON, Ky. – One winning Powerball ticket in Kentucky is worth $50,000. Kentucky Lottery officials say the ticket matched four white ball winning numbers and the Powerball during Monday night’s drawing. Monday night’s winning Powerball numbers were 26, 28, 41, 53 and 64 with a Powerball of nine. The Kentucky Lottery advises the winners to: Sign the…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing multiple charges related to a reported sexual abuse case involving a minor. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police executed a warrant of arrest on indictment Monday on 49-year-old Christopher Wiley of Glasgow. Wiley faces charges of second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy, promoting a minor under 16 in a sex performance,…
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…
