Author: Carlyle Coppins

Kentucky State Police and AAA sharing holiday tips for traffic while traveling

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Whether you’re driving or flying everyone needs to pack their patience, because the amount of traffic this year is jam-packed. Between December 23rd through January 1st, these ten days will be the busiest travel period. According to AAA, more than 115 million people will be traveling. Lynda Lambert, the AAA spokesperson shares why this is happening. She…

WKU student creates Coleus Academy, an adulting encyclopedia

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Adulting is about to get easier thanks to a Western Kentucky University senior who is helping many young adults with necessary life lessons for free. Janessa Unseld’s federally recognized nonprofit, Coleus Academy, is providing unique and educational opportunities. The opportunities are created for any adult who may be in transition or anyone who needs to accomplish a…

The gift of lower gas prices

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- If you’re planning to hit the road for the holidays, one present you won’t have to worry about is the gift of lower gas prices. Gas prices are trending lower, and that trend is not changing anytime soon. We began the week with a record low of $2.69, and the national average this time last year was…

Update on the Warren County Public Schools Impact Center for Leadership and Innovation

WARREN COUNTY, KY.- A little over two months ago, Warren County Public Schools held a groundbreaking for the new Impact Center for Leadership and Innovation. Building this center will change the future for WCPS students by providing pathways that lead students into their future with several opportunities. Chris McIntyre, the CFO/ COO is excited about spreading this knowledge and giving…

BGPD and Kentucky Organized Retail Crime Association cracking down on shoplifting

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Shoplifting is a constant battle fought by the Bowling Green Police Department, which is always doing what it can to crack down on this crime that has several negative impacts. In a recent local shoplifting blitz operation, Bowling Green police say that more than $3,200 in stolen merchandise was recovered. BGPD is partnering with the Kentucky Organized…

Maintaining your holiday budget

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Christmas is coming quickly, and for last-minute gift shoppers, it can be pretty tricky to stick to a budget. You may be tempted to splurge on your family and friends because the holidays are right around the corner. However, taking the steps to maintain a budget and limiting your spending will remove a lot of physical and…

Kentucky drivers to keep license plates after sale or trade-in

BARREN COUNTY, Ky.- The Barren County Clerk’s Office shared how it will be implementing an upcoming statewide program for people who plan on trading or selling their cars. The program will allow Kentucky drivers to keep their license plates and re-issue them on a new car. According to the county clerk’s office, starting in 2024, people who sell or trade…

Yallternative Events presents a Yuletide Holiday Faire and Market

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- After a successful pop-up, a few local business owners decided to come together to support a great cause for the holidays. Yallternative Events is hosting a Yuletide Holiday Faire and Market right here in Bowling Green to give people who might be facing hard times the chance to immerse themselves in holiday magic and do Christmas a…

Butler County Animal Shelter free pet food giveaway

BUTLER COUNTY, KY.- It’s the season of giving and while we normally give our family gifts, we can’t forget our furry friends. Thanks to the Butler County Animal Shelter and Chewy, hundreds of animals won’t be forgotten. They are giving away thousands of dollars worth of animal litter and food for free at their drive-through giveaway. The shelter receives so…