Hidden Heroes - Capt. Curtis Hargett
Captain Curtis Hargett of the Warren County Sheriff's Office just graduated from the FBI National Academy. He's bringing back the knowledge he learned there to our community. He is this week's Hidden Hero.
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South Central Kentucky is home to amazing people doing wonderful things for their community.
WNKY 40 Television is showcasing HIDDEN HEROES right here in our community. Viewers can nominate community members who go above and beyond at the form below.
Tune in to WNKY 40 News on Tuesdays to discover Hidden Heroes in our community.
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Captain Curtis Hargett of the Warren County Sheriff's Office just graduated from the FBI National Academy. He's bringing back the knowledge he learned there to our community. He is this week's Hidden Hero.
John Mullendore has worked at Indian Hills Country Club since he was just 17 years old. He was recently awarded the 2022 Kentucky PGA Deacon Palmer Award for keeping the club's doors open…
Sherry Keltner is the first face you see when you walk in the doors of Metcalfe County High School. She's this week's Hidden Hero.
Can you imagine running 30 miles every day? And doing so when you're 78 years old? Seems impossible. But not for this week's Hidden Hero, Stan Cottrell. He runs while also raising money…
In this week's Hidden Hero, we take a trip down to Scottsville to talk to the folks who own Need More Acres Farm. They do great things for the community in more ways…
Patrick McKinney, the owner of South Cow Food Truck, is giving a portion of his proceeds every Friday to a business impacted by the December tornadoes. He is this week's Hidden Hero.
In 2003, the life of Mike Sprouse was changed forever. Though unable to walk, Sprouse has completed dozens of marathons. We hear his story in this week's Hidden Heroes.
A local woman trains dogs for free, and they're not just any dogs. These dogs go on to change people's lives forever. Hear more in this week's Hidden…
For this week's Hidden Hero, we honor someone who knows everything about transportation in South Central Kentucky. We hear Wes Watt's story.
A Metcalfe County High School teacher is celebrating two decades at the school. She helps students get the supplied they need every day. Judy Thompson is this week's Hidden Hero.
Sean Kramer is from Florence, Kentucky. He traveled over 200 miles by himself to help residents in Bowling Green after the tornado.
One local woman turned the grief from losing her husband into something positive: writing a book with her story. Jackie Wilde Eubanks is this week's Hidden Hero.
In this week's Hidden Heroes, we head over to the campus of Western Kentucky University to feature a voice you probably know very well in the world of sports.
Kentucky State Police urgently needs telecommunicators, and they say they're one of the most important jobs to keep people safe. Hear why they're this week's Hidden Heroes.
Robin Loid lost two of her children in the past four years. In her state of grief, she and her family created the non-profit Cultivate Kindness to keep her passed children's legacy on. She…
Amy Allen is the principal of Glasgow High School. But she does so much more than just being a principal. She's this week's Hidden Hero.
Sharon Mattingly has been a teacher for near four decades and recently was awarded for her work. She is this week's Hidden Hero.
Corie Martin went to Western Kentucky University and has always loved the Bowling Green community. Now she works to keep the community safe by providing health information to the public and working at Med…
Wendy Stephens has worked at Metcalfe County High School for over half a decade, and every day she makes a difference in students' lives. She is this week's Hidden Hero.
Jace Lux has been at Western Kentucky University for two decades. First as a student, then as an educator and now as a leader. He's this week's Hidden Hero.
Today has been called monumental, a turning point in the pandemic. Kids 5 to 11 are now eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Today's Health…
Coleman Martin lost his dad in 2006 in an accident. Now, he's continuing on his dad's company's legacy as well as being involved in the community. He's this week's Hidden Hero.
Maureen Carpenter is helping the area of Barren County reach new levels of development. She's this week's Hidden Hero.
Stephanie Morton has been a part of Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky and the Buddy House for nearly a decade. And she touches the lives of every buddy she meets. She's this…
You can catch this guy at every Hot Rods game, Down Syndrome awareness event and more. Eric Leach is this week's Hidden Hero.
Albert Mbanfu is the Executive Director of the International Center of Kentucky, located in Bowling Green. He helps refugees transition successfully into the community. He's this week's Hidden Hero.
Mike Lemon used to work in law enforcement, and now uses those skills to help keep kids safe online. He is this week's Hidden Hero.
Jimmy Vibbert struggled with addiction for years before finding God and sobriety. Now he helps others through a recovery program in Glasgow. He's this week's Flora's Hidden Hero.
Thomas Weakley has been a Western Kentucky University professor and campus pastor for decades, working to change the University for the better. He's this week's Flora's Hidden Hero.
For this week's Flora's Hidden Heroes, one local radio show host is inspiring people not only through her actions, but also the music she shares.
Dr. Terry Daniels coaches entrepreneurs, individuals and businesses to reach their goals. He's also been a pastor for nearly three decades. He's this week's Flora's Hidden Hero.
Western Kentucky University's Dr. Julia Roberts has been teaching gifted students for decades. She's this week's Flora's Hidden Hero.
David Byrd works with the local Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He wants to help kids have more purpose than just sports, finding that purpose through faith. He's this week's Flora's…
An 18-year-old beagle named Bennie went missing from his home. His dog walker, Amber, and a puppy named Milton tried their best to find him. Hear their story in today's Flora's Hidden Hero.
Rod Hutcheson moved back to the community nearly three decades ago. Since then, he makes an effort to give back to the community by being a part of Kiwani's Club,…
One woman spent three decades teaching at WKU and did so much more than just teach. And on top of that, spends time volunteering in the community. This is her…
Gary Dillard has been a part of many organizations, from CEO of the Warren RECC, to Board Chairman of the ITA, to the Chamber of Commerce. He is this week's Hidden Hero.
Habitat for Humanity aims to provide those in need by building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Here in Warren County, dozens of volunteers regularly lend their…
Bill Oldham spends his Saturdays working to feed people in the community who need it through a program called "Saturday Meals." He also volunteers in a variety of other ways throughout the week. Oldham…
Ashley Fowlkes is the Branch Manager of the Bob Kirby Branch of the Warren County Public Library. She has a deep passion for books, reading, and helping those in the…
Alan Palmer has been impacting the community in a great way for his entire life. We hear his story in this week's Flora's Hidden Heroes.
Skip Cleavinger, a former school psychologist, works every day to help kids learn English. He is this week's Flora's Hidden Heroes.
This week's Hidden Hero is not just one person, but a whole team. The Firemen Moving Co. is based in Bowling Green, and the team has shared firefighting background. Lexi Schweinert…
Janet Henderson is doing tons of work to bring automotive tourists to Bowling Green. She is this week's Hidden Hero.
How many people do you know over the age of 100? Probably not too many. As one local woman nears her 102nd birthday, she continues to inspire the younger generation with…
This week's Hidden Hero has been working to better our community for the last decade. Ron Bunch, President of the Chamber of Commerce, is dedicated to the economic success of the…
Spence Sheldon is always there for his friend Jason, especially when he doesn't have a place to call home. We tell his story in this week's Flora's Hidden Heroes.
This week's Hidden Hero loves to walk long distances, but he does so while carrying something special to his heart. WNKY's Lexi Schweinert tells the story.
This week's Hidden Hero is Savannah Smith, who tells about how she's inspiring and encouraging the next generation in our area.
For years now, Toys for Tots has given Christmas gifts to children in need. What many don't know, though, is that their work extends year-round. This week's Hidden Hero is Janel…
Natural disasters, swift water rescues, and even pandemics are all events that require an emergency team. Here in Warren County, Emergency Management Director Ronnie Pearson is the man behind the scenes…
After raising their own kids and retiring from their full-time jobs, Sandy and Galen Gile became CASA volunteers to serve area children in our local court systems. Their selfless work…
Jacky Hunt has a background in law enforcement, but now serves a local drug task force agency. He tells us that after seeing the effects of drugs on families and children,…
Sequoia Martin is a crossing guard, but she does more than that, using her position to spread joy and meet physical needs in the community. She is this week's Flora's Hidden…
Jason Duckett has spent the last two decades serving his community through public service entities, like the volunteer fire department and technical rescue team. He is this week's Hidden Hero.
Bob Wilson is a local man that served his country in the military, and continues to serve other veterans through his work with the Kentucky Veterans Brigade. He is this week's…
If you've ever wondered who works to keep the roads clear during heavy winter weather like we saw last week, look no further than Joseph Webb. For nearly three decades now,…
This week's Hidden Hero is Bud Tarry, who has spent decades educating and helping students get to school in Barren County.
Joel Hawkins works to ensure that those in need get fed. He tells his story -- and the story of the organization he works closely with -- in this week's Flora's…
This week, we're once again dedicating our Hidden Heroes segment to the men and women who attend to the dog kennels at the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society. Today, we focus…
It takes many hands to care for the four-legged friends at the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society. In this week's Hidden Heroes, we kick off a special feature on the individuals…
You might recognize LaToya Drake from her role as a Family & Consumer Science agent for Barren County. But in her spare time, she volunteers at BRASS, which is why she's…
Connie was an empty-nester 14 years ago when she decided to volunteer at Hope Harbor. All these years later, she feels her volunteer work there has given her another purpose…
In Part Two of our series featuring David Chandler, we hear about his involvement with a local non-profit, The Foundry. As Chandler explains, the work the group is doing…
For many years, developer David Chandler has been improving property in the area, which in turn provides jobs for many people. His next project is the redevelopment of an Edmonson County…
A local man is raising money for the Feeding America Backpack Program in a unique way. Paul Blanton took his hobby and turned it into something special to raise money for…
State Representative Patti Minter was recently elected a second term, representing much of Warren County and the city of Bowling Green. Before she became an elected official, though, she was fighting…
Tony Lindsey has been supporting the arts in Bowling Green for many years. This week, we're focusing specifically on his involvement with the Son Rhea Foundation, which provides opportunities…
Tony Lindsey has been supporting the arts in Bowling Green for many years. Several years ago, he created the Jambodians Holiday Bash to provide opportunities for all children to…
Behind the scenes during this pandemic, Warren County Parks and Recreation Director Chris Kummer has been making changes to make sure they're safe for everyone to enjoy. It's not unusual to…
When COVID-19 first caused a panic that emptied store shelves, Michael Bessette shopped for necessities and handed them out to the needy. Now, he's taking part in a COVID vaccine trial. This week's…
They're often heard, but never seen when an emergency occurs. Emergency dispatchers are considered the very first first responders. We're highlighting the dispatchers of the Western Kentucky University Police Department…
For more than two decades, April Fulcher has worked to help crime victims feel whole again. She works as the Victim Advocate at the Bowling Green Police Department, and part of…
Retired Edmonson County woodworker Dennis Basham builds miniature barns, complete with farm animals and tractors, and donates them to charity. His barns fetch a couple thousand dollars apiece at these auctions,…
For over a decade Mark Wardlow and several of his friends in Edmonson County have been gathering donations and holding fundraisers to provide Christmas for Edmonson County children and elderly through…
Krystallynn Morris survived years of domestic physical and sexual assault and was once told she would never walk again as a result of her injuries. But through determination and strong will, she…
This week's Flora's Hidden Hero features Kevin Taylor from the Kentucky Grapplers. Taylor is in the business of helping people around the community face their fears through martial arts. To learn…
Inspired by her father's military service during World War II, Maurita Miller has helped maintain the Veterans Wall of Honor in the Edmonson County Courthouse for years. Miller was also instrumental in…
This week's Flora's Hidden Hero is Angie Riddle, a nutrition manager at Barren County High School. Riddle has been recognized by USA Today for her role in providing over 2 million meals…
In this edition of Flora's Hidden Heroes, we feature a woman who doesn't show her face while she's working, but her words have helped thousands of children in South Central Kentucky. Meet Amanda…
Originally opened in 2012, the WKU Food Pantry has exclusively provided to staff and students. But since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's now open to the entire community. To…
This week's Hidden Hero features Emily Morgan, the founder of Every 98 Seconds. The non-profit works to provide art supplies for art therapy for local children recovering from trauma. This year,…
This week's Hidden Hero features the teachers and administrators involved with the Family Resource Centers in the Warren County school system. We spoke to just one individual of many who works…
This week's Hidden Hero features Maiah Cisco, a recent high school graduate. When she was just 12, Maiah and her brother, Lukas, founded the 5 Musketoes, a non-profit that provides clothes, shoes,…
Roger Barlow is a volunteer firefighter and serves as head of security at his church in Monroe County. He’s also served as Monroe County Sheriff and the mayor of Gamaliel. Roger was nominated…
This week's Hidden Hero features Kim Lindgren with the American Cancer Society and the ACS Cancer Action Network. You may know her from her involvement with Relay For Life, but her impact in…
This week’s Flora’s Hidden Hero, brought to you by The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, features Ryan Dearbone, President of the Bowling Green-Warren County NAACP. Along with his role with the NAACP,…
This week’s Flora’s Hidden Hero, brought to you by The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, features Part 2 of our story on Tim Gray, Public Information Officer with the Western Kentucky University Police Department. This week, Gray spoke on…
This week’s Flora’s Hidden Hero, brought to you by The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, features Tim Gray, Public Information Officer with the Western Kentucky University Police Department. Gray speaks on how his mother was his driving motivation for…
This week’s Flora’s Hidden Hero, brought to you by The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, features Leyda Becker, International Communities Liaison for the City of Bowling Green. Becker is in charge…
This week’s Flora’s Hidden Hero, brought to you by The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, features the BG For Peace organization, which has organized several protests for racial equality in recent…
This week’s Flora’s Hidden Hero, brought to you by The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, features Caroline Wood as one of WKU's students that has played Big Red. While Big Red…
This week’s Flora’s Hidden Hero, brought to you by The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, features the Hadley Jo Foundation. The organization raises funds for those diagnosed with Hereditary Motor…
This week’s Flora’s Hidden Hero, brought to you by The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, features Refuge BG, a non-profit that provides services to refugees in our community. Refuge BG has…
This week’s Flora’s Hidden Hero, brought to you by The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, features Abby Minugh and all of her nursing colleagues at The Medical Center at Bowling Green.…
This week’s Flora’s Hidden Hero, brought to you by The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, features Kimberly Green and Skip Cleavinger. Green and Cleavinger work are apart of the Warren County Services Fair to…
This week’s Flora’s Hidden Hero, brought to you by The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, features Bob Skipper the chief of the Woodburn Fire Department. You might know Skipper as the media relations…
This week’s Flora’s Hidden Hero, brought to you by The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, features Dalton Ground from the Student Ambassador Program at Warren East High School. Dalton was in…
This week’s Flora’s Hidden Hero, brought to you by The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, features the collaboration between the American Legion Post 23 and The Good Deeds Club. Jim Manley with…
This week's Flora's Hidden Hero, brought to you by The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart, features Operation Breathe Love. Operation Breathe Love was founded by Danielle Taylor with the…
This week's Flora's Hidden Hero features Blake Cardwell and Stacy's Teal Team Kitchen. Stacy's Teal Team Kitchen was established in honor of Blake's stepmother, Stacy Cardwell. Stacy died after a five-year battle…