SOUTH CENTRAL, KY.- With child abuse prevention month coming to a close, it’s still important to spot the signs. The signs of abuse can often get overlooked or missed, but experts say it is crucial to know what it looks like. Physical, emotional and psychological, are forms of abuse that can go unnoticed. We spoke with Barren River Area Safe Space and learned that emotional or psychological abuse can be masked by a change in attitude. Tori Henninger, the B.R.A.S.S. Executive Director tells us the response of many parents who face this kind of trauma. Tori says, “A parent just feels so lost, o ..read more

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Out at Warren East, Lady Raider basketball senior RaeEllen Jones signed her letter of intent to continue playing hoops after high school. Jones will head to Lindsey Wilson College, staying a Raider, after leading her team in rebounds this past season and helping the team capture a district championship over ACS. After putting pen to paper, she spoke on what she is looking forward to at Lindsey Wilson: “I’m excited to obviously meet new people, players,” she said. “I’m excited to hopefully grow and become a better player up there at the next level. I’m just excited to cont ..read more

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s great news for many Americans, an estimated 30 million, but businesses might not see it that way. The Federal Trade Commission has recently made a final ruling on what many have complained about for years, noncompete agreements. Noncompete clauses in employee contracts typically state that an employee cannot engage in the same line of work within a certain radius of their former employer for a set duration of time for fear of legal action. According to the view of the FTC, noncompete clauses have a limiting factor on healthy competition, lower wages and contribute to ..read more

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Spreading knowledge about sexual violence, and the impact it has on so many lives can go a long way.  Hope Harbor is giving the entire community the chance to learn at its annual take back the night event. It’s happening later this week filling the evening with empowerment and awareness against sexual violence. Emily Luttrell, a community educator at Hope Harbor shares the effects events like these have on survivors. She says, “We are bringing attention towards an issue that often gets swept under the rug. Or is actually often blamed on the survivor or victim themselv ..read more

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Four students were awarded scholarships Wednesday afternoon by Morgantown Bank & Trust at their annual scholarship ceremony. Two students were from Butler County High School, while the other two were from Warren East and Bowling Green High Schools. Normally in the past, Morgantown Bank & Trust has awarded scholarships to specifically Butler County students. However, in the last few years, they’ve decided to incorporate Warren County Schools in as well. “We have added a Warren County scholarship several years ago, and we increased that to a minimum of two, starting la ..read more

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Two people are facing drug charges after a search at an Allen County residence. The Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force says it worked with the Scottsville Police Department and Allen County Sheriff’s Office to execute a search warrant Wednesday at the residence of Billy D. Patterson, 45, and Heather D. Clark, 43, of Scottsville, Kentucky. Authorities say Patterson had two active bench warrants for traffic violations. According to the crime task force, agents located suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and other items of drug paraphernalia. Patterson and Clark are cha ..read more

Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up on an increasing number of U.S. college campuses following last week’s arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University. Students are calling for universities to separate themselves from any companies that are advancing Israel’s military efforts in Gaza — and in some cases from Israel itself. Protests on many campuses have been orchestrated by coalitions of student groups. The groups largely act independently, though students say they’re inspired by peers at other universities ..read more

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Nonprofit Network held their regional forum at the Historic Rail Park and Train Museum on Wednesday afternoon. The Kentucky Nonprofit network serves the entire Commonwealth and advocates for nonprofit organizations in every region. The network educates individuals on the policy issues, the role nonprofits play and their economic importance, but they also use these forums to hear from local agencies. CEO of Kentucky Nonprofit Network, Danielle Close, says, “Most importantly, listen. What are they seeing? What are they hearing? We as a state association can rea ..read more

GLASGOW, Ky.- South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College is being recognized for its success in its nursing program. Both Glasgow and Bowling Green SKYCTC campuses received this recognition, with Glasgow ranked number one and Bowling Green ranked number two in the Commonwealth by RegisteredNursing.org. The SKYCTC registered nursing program prepares students with hands-on experience through clinicals and labs, and supplies local hospitals with skilled and ready-to-work nurses. Meghan Strode, graduate of the registered nursing program at SKYCTC in Glasgow, and a T.J. Samson Communit ..read more

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local McDonald’s owner-operators, Burrell Family McDonald’s, is celebrating Arbor Day on Friday, April 26. Fourteen restaurant locations throughout Kentucky will be giving away white oak trees that day, according to a release. With temperatures warming up, families can celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees and making the world a little greener. The following restaurants will allow customers to take up to five trees with them on April 26: 1174 S Main St Morgantown, KY 42261 625 S Main St Smiths Grove, KY 42171 603 Hennessy Way Bowling Green, KY 42101 1925 Russellville ..read more