Author: Michael Ridgeway

Cave City Police to host Citizens Police Academy

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Starting September 2, the Cave City Police will host its first Citizens Police Academy. Chief Paul Reynolds said this is an effort to enhance community involvement with the department and provide residents with more information on police affairs. Reynolds said you can reach out to the Cave Area Conference Center or city hall for an application.

The “Honor Rolls”, a veteran trip to state capitol

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Samuel Davies Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is inviting Vietnam veterans to join a special bus trip to Frankfort on Saturday, Oct. 4, to visit the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The trip comes as 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. After several years without the event,…

Warren County Public Schools welcomes first day back

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – August 6, 2025, marks the first day back for the fall at Warren County Public Schools, and staff members are ready to go. The first day back can be a little anxiety-inducing for everyone involved, but administration said they are committed to making every feel comfortable on that first day, especially for their kindergarten students. News…

Butler County repaves Flat Rock Road with state grant

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Through a grant from the Kentucky Department of Energy and Environment, Butler County has once again secured a grant that allocates some funds to repave its roads with Rubberized Modified Asphalt, giving new life to old tires and old roads. Judge-Executive Tim Flener said the county was able to utilize the grant 4 years ago, and…

Butler County gives out weather radios

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – On Saturday, August 9, Butler County government will be handing out weather radios at the volunteer fire departments around the county. Butler County is no stranger to inclement weather and has flooded several times over the past couple of years, so to better prepare the community, they went after a grant from the Department of Homeland Security….

Warren County Fire Department rolls out paid staff members

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Monday is the Warren County Fire Department’s first day of taking a step with paid firefighters serving under a joint fire system. Aug. 4 is a big day for Warren County as the fiscal court has rolled out paid fire staff after decades of relying on volunteers in order to better serve the community. Staff say…

Bowling Green Police urge caution on the road ahead of back to school

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — With a new school year just around the corner, law enforcement in Bowling Green is ramping up efforts to keep students safe. The Bowling Green Police Department says officers will increase patrols in school zones and around bus stops, especially during pick-up and drop-off times. Sergeant Brad Hogue said some school staff reported heightened anxiety at…

Stuff The Bus supply drop hits Warren County Public Schools

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A year of hard work is paying off in a big way for local schools. The Stuff the Bus Foundation of South Central Kentucky delivered a major boost to Warren County Public Schools on Friday, distributing thousands of donated school supplies. The impact is deeply felt by family resource centers across the district. Tracy Wood, who…