Author: Tucker Covey

Med Center hosts blood drive in honor of officer Matt Davis

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The American Red Cross teamed up with Med Center Health to put on a blood drive in honor of officer Matt Davis of the Bowling Green Police Department. Officer Davis continues to recover from gunshot injuries he sustained in the line of duty last month while responding to a call on Russellville Road. The drive also…

Hammerhead worms: How dangerous are they to south central Kentucky?

BOWLING GREEN Ky. – There have been many articles recently about the Hammerhead Worm, and many focus on the fact that it is technically toxic to humans. This, however, is really only a danger if they are handled barehanded. This non-native variety is less a danger and more of an annoyance. These worms pose the greatest threat to native species…

Daycare centers try to fight the heat of summer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As summer moves into the final months, many are trying to beat the heat. Daycare centers are having to grapple with the possibility of not having the children play outside during the day on the hottest days for safety.  Wee Care Childcare part of the the Family Enrichment Center in Bowling Green, uses a chart that…

Locals react at the SOKY Fair

BOWLING GREEN Ky. – The SOKY Fair has returned to Warren County. Complete with all of the trappings of a county fair, food, rides and even a demolition derby. One individual offering their services to fair attendees is Tony Sobota, a caricature artist. Set up in the shade of his tent with fans quietly roaring in the background, Sobota seems…

Climate-friendly farm

BOWLING GREEN Ky. – River Cottage Farms in Adolphus, Kentucky is an early adopter of regenerative farming techniques that help to mitigate the effects of climate change on their livestock. Started by Debbie Brann over 30 years ago, she wanted to be able to provide clean grass fed and sustainably raised livestock direct to consumers. At first, her orders were…

Possibility of demolition for State Street building is up in the air

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Downtown building on State Street that burned last Friday has an uncertain fate. According to Code Compliance Neighborhood and Community Services Officer Brad Schargorodski the Bowling Green Fire Department used nearly three-million gallons of water while fighting the fire. This puts a tremendous amount of weight on the structure which can adds to the complex…

State Street fire uncovers history of structure

BOWLING GREEN Ky. – The building that was destroyed by a fire in downtown on Friday has historical significance, but not necessarily in the ways that might be most obvious. A great deal of the materials used in its original construction have become somewhat of a rarity in the Bowling Green community. Specifically, the existence of Warren County limestone, a…

Local dog, Watson, gives children chance to practice reading

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local professor and lifelong dog trainer has started offering free dog therapy for kids learning to read. Toni Szymanski has been training dogs since she was 10 and says she stumbled across this idea while working on her doctorate. Her black lab Watson is therapy trained and loves to love on people. This makes him…

How to save power during summer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Temperatures are rising as the calendar advances into the latter parts of summer. BGMU and TVA have some tips to save power and money on energy bills.  Some suggestions are closing blinds and windows during the hottest part of the day, turning off and unplugging unused appliances and even caulking windows panes to better seal the…