Author: Michael Ridgeway

Large-scale drill held at T.J. Samson Community Hospital

GLASGOW, Ky. – A mass casualty training was underway at the T.J. Community Hospital Wednesday in an effort to prepare local EMS services and hospital staff in the event that something leaves a large amount of people injured. For the purposes of the training today, a bus crash was staged in order to test the community’s readiness in response. T.J….

WCPS holds Public Safety Forum following threats of violence

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After threats made against Warren County Public Schools on September 13 and over the weekend, parents took to their phones and keyboards imploring the school system to host a public forum to address concerns. At Warren Central High School, dozens of community members filled the auditorium to hear what school officials had to say and voice…

WCPS to hold forum amid threats of violence, parents concerned

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After threats made to Henry F. Moss Middle School on September 13 and more over the weekend, some parents of the Warren County Public School system banded together to make some noise. A group was started called “Parents and Guardians With A Purpose” who many members of kept their students home from school the following Monday…

Political science professor comments on presidential debate

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The presidential debate Tuesday night between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump has gotten the country talking. News 40 spoke to Dr. Jeffrey Budziak, an associate dean and professor of political science at Western Kentucky University, who said Harris presented herself well on stage while Trump, in his opinion, did not do a great…

Barren River Area Development District holds community meetings

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As a response to the regional opioid crisis, the Barren River Area Development District is holding community meetings to get people involved in the Anchor Project that BRADD is overseeing. The anchor project is a three-pronged effort, which includes a life learning center, the forming of the new drug control policy office and the building of…

Sen. Rand Paul speaks to sheriffs in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Sheriff’s Association is in Bowling Green this week, and Sen. Rand Paul made an appearance to speak to sheriffs from all across the state. Paul voiced his appreciation for law enforcement at the conference, saying that sheriffs fill a vital role in Kentucky and he proudly supports officers both in the state and across…