Author: Tucker Covey

Daycare centers try to fight the heat of summer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As summer moves into the final months, many are trying to beat the heat. Daycare centers are having to grapple with the possibility of not having the children play outside during the day on the hottest days for safety.  Wee Care Childcare part of the the Family Enrichment Center in Bowling Green, uses a chart that…

Locals react at the SOKY Fair

BOWLING GREEN Ky. – The SOKY Fair has returned to Warren County. Complete with all of the trappings of a county fair, food, rides and even a demolition derby. One individual offering their services to fair attendees is Tony Sobota, a caricature artist. Set up in the shade of his tent with fans quietly roaring in the background, Sobota seems…

Climate-friendly farm

BOWLING GREEN Ky. – River Cottage Farms in Adolphus, Kentucky is an early adopter of regenerative farming techniques that help to mitigate the effects of climate change on their livestock. Started by Debbie Brann over 30 years ago, she wanted to be able to provide clean grass fed and sustainably raised livestock direct to consumers. At first, her orders were…

Possibility of demolition for State Street building is up in the air

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Downtown building on State Street that burned last Friday has an uncertain fate. According to Code Compliance Neighborhood and Community Services Officer Brad Schargorodski the Bowling Green Fire Department used nearly three-million gallons of water while fighting the fire. This puts a tremendous amount of weight on the structure which can adds to the complex…

State Street fire uncovers history of structure

BOWLING GREEN Ky. – The building that was destroyed by a fire in downtown on Friday has historical significance, but not necessarily in the ways that might be most obvious. A great deal of the materials used in its original construction have become somewhat of a rarity in the Bowling Green community. Specifically, the existence of Warren County limestone, a…

Local dog, Watson, gives children chance to practice reading

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local professor and lifelong dog trainer has started offering free dog therapy for kids learning to read. Toni Szymanski has been training dogs since she was 10 and says she stumbled across this idea while working on her doctorate. Her black lab Watson is therapy trained and loves to love on people. This makes him…

How to save power during summer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Temperatures are rising as the calendar advances into the latter parts of summer. BGMU and TVA have some tips to save power and money on energy bills.  Some suggestions are closing blinds and windows during the hottest part of the day, turning off and unplugging unused appliances and even caulking windows panes to better seal the…

Lunae founder discusses opening of headquarters in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Texas-based Oria and their management company Lunae are planning to set up a new headquarters inside of the WKU Innovation Campus off of Nashville Road.  The current plan is to hire 30 core staff at Lunae, which will support Oria in hiring a multitude of mental health professionals. Together, they hope to bring telehealth style mental…

Bowling Green Athletic Club offers women’s only fitness area

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Athletic Club has begun offering an alternative fitness option in their Scottsville Road location.  Their women’s only fitness area caters to many women who wish to workout but to do so in greater privacy than most gyms with only open areas allow. This features almost all the equipment available in the rest of the…

Downtown traffic survey will help make downtown more traffic friendly

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The recent downtown traffic survey has allowed the City of Bowling Green to better understand the needs of its downtown area.  The influx of traffic from having a festival and a Hot Rods game on the same day allowed for useful data, mainly on ease of access and parking availability. This will help the city decide…