Author: Tucker Covey

Childcare crisis in the Commonwealth

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With childcare costs already out of reach for many people across the nation and inside the Commonwealth and others kept out due to low availability and the looming end to the American Rescue Plan Act funds, it has many Americans on edge. Due to high costs, many Americans have found that it makes more financial sense…

WCPS Superintendent speaks about the future of school funding in Kentucky

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – At Rich Pond Elementary in Warren County, superintendent Rob Clayton spoke to a press pool about what he thinks would be the best move forward financially for schools in the Commonwealth. Clayton believes that the state needs to make teacher pay competitive but to do so in such a way that also continues giving students the…

FAFSA delays have students sweating

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Students across the nation and the Commonwealth are worrying about the delayed disbursements from the Department of Education. Typically, disbursements are already going out, making this an inordinately stressful time for students, but especially for those that are about to graduate from high school. For many students, the amounts received from the federal government are a…

Cicadas, they’re back

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – 2024 is a big year for cicadas – in fact, the United States is set to see billions of them during the summer. Two separate broods, XIII (13) in the Midwest and XIX (19) in the Midwest and Southeast, will begin climbing out of the earth as soon as the ground temperature reaches 68 degrees Fahrenheit….

Syphilis cases on the rise

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Nationally, cases of sexually transmitted infections have been on the rise. Kentucky ranks roughly 33 out of 50 for new cases of STIs. But the Commonwealth has seen a 2% rise in cases of syphilis since 2022. Though on the rise nationally, doctors and the Centers for Disease Control are raising the alarm about the infection…

Girl Scout Cookies are on the way

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The yearly tradition of Girl Scout Cookie sales are upon us for 2024, and the troops in Bowling Green are finalizing their orders for the season. Felicia Bland, the membership experience coordinator for Girls Scouts of America in BG, wants people to remember that they are doing more than buying a box of cookies. “Of course,…

Chewy pet supplies giveaway at Code Compliance and Animal Protection

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Code Compliance and Animal Protection in Bowling Green received a truck load of pet supplies from Chewy.com, the online pet supplies retailer. The city gave away all of their supplies to people who entered their names into their database. Many people have been struggling to afford pet supplies, many of which went up in price due…

Norton Children’s talks Melatonin for children

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – During the Pandemic, many parents found that it was difficult for their children to get to sleep due to a lack of physical activity throughout the day. Many turned to over-the-counter supplements like the hormone melatonin, but recently, doctors, including the American Association of Pediatrics, have begun saying this may not be the best idea. Dr….

New industry set to call Allen County home

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced that a new factory facility is bringing nearly 150 jobs to Allen County. “Today, we approved incentives for five new projects totaling $359 million and 467 New Kentucky jobs. They include a great location in Allen County Bill. Mark is going to spend almost $100 million and create 159 full-time jobs in Allen…

CORE Facility in Scottsville strikes fundraising deal

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Thanks to the Laura Goad Turner Charitable Foundation, The CORE of Scottsville Fitness Center in Allen County will be able to match all of its donations up to $1 million in order to pay for new facilities. The new facility will be comprised of a new gym for three basketball courts, a gymnastics area and more. The…