Author: Carlyle Coppins

New entertainment venue to replace the Derby Piano and Dessert Bar

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There’s new entertainment coming to Bowling Green. Downtown, The Kentucky Grand Hotel is opening The Derby Stage and replacing their Derby Piano Bar. “They’re really going to be engrossed with our intimate venue, so it will be a really fun way to interact with guest and also the comedians, magicians and musicians themselves.” There will be…

Volunteers needed for citizen foster care review boards

FRANKFORT, Ky.- Across the commonwealth, volunteers are needed to help change the lives of many children. More than 100 counties need volunteers to review local children in foster care cases. Whether you’re a retired teacher or a lawyer, every citizen has the opportunity to make a difference for so many children in foster care by being an extra set of…

New Operations at the Logan County Sheriff’s Office

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky.- The Logan County Sheriff’s Office is making a few changes. With staff shortages on the rise and more and more animals needing a place to stay. The Logan County Sheriff’s office is working hand and hand with the Humane Society. “Court decided that they were making some new changes. Some positive progressive changes, and one of those…

Kentucky sees best year for tourism in 2022, generates high economic impact

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Kentucky tourism is making history and reaching new heights across the entire state. The state has invested millions of dollars in the tourism industry in 2022. From bourbon, horse races, and all kinds of outdoor adventures, tourism is booming. Governor Andy Beshear’s investment is paying off. It’s not only adding to the economy, it’s also becoming a…

Boys and Girls Club of Butler County gets renovation

MORGANTOWN, Ky.- The future is bright for Butler County teens, because the Boys and Girls Club of Butler County is transforming their current site into a teen center and helping to prepare students for a future employment. The Boys and Girls Club is breaking ground to pour into the teens of Butler County. ” We don’t have anything for our…

Mammoth Cave to host Star Party

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky.- Once the sun sets at Mammoth Cave Saturday, park officials say they’re throwing a star party to celebrate the upcoming meteor shower! The once a year event lights up the sky displaying dazzling shooting stars. Park officials say telescopes will be provided so you can learn and experience the night sky in its fullness. “This year we…

Mammoth Cave works to enhance park experience

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky.-Crews are working around the clock, far below ground to maintain and improve about one mile of the trail in Mammoth Cave National Park. “Everybody is always excited to get into a cave whether its their first time or their last time mammoth cave is the longest cave in the world and so a lot of people come…

WKU students, nonprofit hosting free two-day clinic

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For the first time ever in Bowling Green, WKU’s very own Remote Area Medical program is having a free two day pop-up clinic. All services are completely free. Thanks to students from the WKU RAM program, the UK Dental School, and many other volunteers, hundreds of lives are impacted by the clinic because services like dental,…

When do you need commercial use permits for your business?

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Important information for Bowling Green small business owners: if you plan on operating your business on a short-term property, like your home, you will likely need a conditional use permit. You may have already noticed yellow permits around town. These signs indicate an approved local business in the area and help direct business traffic. “There applying to…

UK professor discusses how ‘Barbie’ is redefined

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The new “Barbie” movie is stirring up conversations across the nation, and offering new perspective to children and adults who’ve grown up with the doll. The definition of Barbie is being redefined. The new era Barbie speaks to the issues of women of all races and ability. A University of Kentucky professor says the film is…