Author: Tucker Covey

Tyson Foods hosts Gov. Andy Beshear at grand opening

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear visited the new Tyson Foods plant in Warren County to speak about how his plan for the state is proving correct through the investments and jobs created through the Tyson deal. The food company makes pork products for its Wright and Jimmy Dean brands and is already up and running. The facility utilizes…

State Street buildings set for total demolition

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The State Street buildings that burned during the summer have mostly been demolished.  Now, though, there is an issue with the third and final building – the old firehouse, which seems to have been damaged either by the fire or during the demolition. Warren County judge executive Doug Gorman says it has to go. “One of…

WKU helps students in Hilltopper Hall find new residences

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Students who had been living in Hilltopper Hall were recently informed that due to a shift in the facade of the building they would need to find new places to stay. Housing and Residence Life at WKU has been quickly assisting students who have mainly been moved to McCormack, Douglas Keene and Pierce Ford Tower. Director…

Civic Assessment: AP Government students in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – With the 2023 Civic Health Assessment Report now public since yesterday, it is interesting to hear about the number of people who do not know much about the government or how it works here in Kentucky. Barren County Schools is trying to fight this through education on civic with an AP Government Class. Students take part…

2023 Civic Health Assessment report for Kentucky released

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Secretary of State Michael Adams and his office released the 2023 Civic Health Assessment Report. This report discloses data about how knowledgeable Kentuckians are about how government works. Kentucky received a C overall. Among some of the findings in the report, it is noteworthy that Kentuckians are much less polarized than many other states in the…

Downtown development plans to connect Bowling Green to its roots

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The plans to continue developing the entertainment district in Bowling Green continue to move along. With a great deal of planned development at the riverfront, it seems the idea is to continue to connect downtown to the water much like the past, says Downtown BGKY Development Coordinator Telia Butler. “Downtown is growing toward the river like…

Refugee and immigrant addictions resources event to take place Tuesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Neighborhood and Community Services has gathered resources from different community groups to give aid to New Americans who are in need of addiction recovery resources. The city has brought in LifeSkills, JourneyPure and KY S.T.E.P.S. to give leaders of the many immigrant and refugee communities in the area resources for combating addiction. International Community Liaison for…

Blood Assurance talks about the regional blood shortage

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Ahead of the weekend, Blood Assurance asked that regional hospitals that take blood from the blood bank pause and reschedule elective procedures until at least Wednesday, Jan. 24. This is so the blood bank can replenish some of its supply in order to assist hospitals with catastrophic events where a great deal of blood is necessary….

Med Center Health Endoscopy Department celebrates 100th Robotic Surgery

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Endoscopy Department at Med Center Health is celebrating their 100th surgery using an imaging machine they purchased in the summer. The device allows Pulmonologists like Dr. Karan Singh to see clear high definition video of the inside of a patient’s lungs and since it can be moved more precisely than their older tools they can…