Author: Michael Ridgeway

Bowling Green Police advise on hit and runs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A hit and run is a great inconvenience to anyone and should be quickly reported to authorities. News 40 spoke to the Bowling Green Police Department concerning the issue of a vehicle being struck and left. Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward said that if you are the victim or or witness of such an incident to…

Edmonson County sheriff shares details on missing teen case

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office has been searching for a 16-year-old girl, who was reported missing from Rocky Hill on Oct. 14. News 40 spoke to Sheriff James Vincent, who said he has been working with the Glasgow Police Department and the Louisville Metro Police Department to find Alexandria Piper, as she has crossed multiple jurisdictions….

Gordon Ford College of Business nearing completion

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The new Gordon Ford College of Business is about halfway done and on Tuesday, Western Kentucky University held a media walkthrough to show off the progress. Messer who was contracted to build the new facility has kept the project on time and on budget, this being the first construction management project on the the hill in…

Drake’s opens in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It was a big opening day for Drake’s in Bowling Green as they finally open their doors after 6 years. News 40 stopped by Drake’s on Monday, just off Scottsville Road behind Chick-fil-A where business was booming. After the ribbon cutting Monday morning, patrons flooded in and it was packed well into the afternoon. We spoke…

Veteran’s Day in Warren County, Congressman Guthrie awards Purple Heart

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – At the American Legion Post 23, Congressman Brett Guthrie addressed veterans in the community and one man was awarded a purple heart on behalf of his now passed father. Congressman Guthrie gave a speech to those who came to celebrate Veteran’s Day, referencing Joshua and the Jordan River of the Bible. Guthrie said just as God…

Scottsville K9 Officer Nova moves to Gainesboro, TN

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Scottsville Police Department had to let go one of their own recently, but she quickly found a new home. K9 Officer Nova, who has been with Scottsville PD much of her life but recently moved stations and states after her previous handler went on to the Kentucky State Police. Small scale SPD then told the world they…

Niko Moon performing in Glasgow’s Plaza Theatre

GLASGOW, Ky. – Thanks to nonprofit Helping the Hardworking, country artist Niko Moon will perform at the historic Plaza Theatre on Nov. 16. News 40 spoke to Barren County Judge-Executive Jamie Bewley Byrd today about an upcoming concert, learning that Niko Moon would be coming back to the city. The judge said Niko was the organization’s first performance when they…