Regional

Bowling Green, Ky – In the second of our two-part series of reports, we take a ride with Bowling Green Police Sgt. Matt Edwards, who patrols some of the city's most ethnically diverse neighborhoods. Sgt. Edwards tells us how he tries to build trust between law enforcement and immigrant communities who are often suspicious of the police. He says a technique known as "community policing" plays a major role in the effort.

Bowling Green, Ky – The Bowling Green Police Department faces considerable challenges in reaching out to the city's many immigrant communities. Bowling Green has a growing Hispanic population, as well as recent arrivals from Bosnia, Albania, Vietnam, Burma, Liberia, Iraq, and Burundi. Many of these immigrants are naturally suspicious of engaging with law enforcement. In this report, we hear from BGPD Chief Doug Hawkins and Officer Monica Woods, International Communities Liaison.

By Dan Modlin

Bowling Green, Ky – The Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center is encouraging manufacturers in the state to look for safe ways to save energy. Executive Director Cam Metcalf says relatively cheap energy costs drew many manufacturers to the region in the past, but those costs have been increasing in recent years. A workshop to address the issue is being held in Bowling Green on Wednesday, June 16th. Dan Modlin has our story.