Author: Michael Ridgeway

Homeless & Housing Coalition of Kentucky on tour

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s a pressing issue for many Americans and even more so for those who live on the streets, homelessness and affordable housing. The Homeless & Housing Coalition of Kentucky came to town on Wednesday to talk with those who have a vested interest in affordable housing and homelessness and hoping to get some insight on how…

Warren County Public Schools back in session Aug. 7

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s that time of year again, and life will take some getting used to for the next couple of weeks. News 40 spoke to Steve Chappell, director of safety and school resource officer manager for the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, who said that everyone will need a plan that first week of August. Chappell said it…

Kentucky State Police comments on successful first joint operation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In order to make a safer Warren County, all law enforcement within the county lines came together to curb bad driving practices. Kentucky State Police headed a joint operation to tackle issues that every department has been seeing, organizing traffic details on the evening of Friday, July 19. The operation was a large success, according to…

Franklin Police Department taking up school supplies

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The back-to-school season is here, and the Franklin police are hoping community members will help out as much as they can. At the Franklin Police Department, they have coordinated with AARP to run a back-to-school drive where they are asking for donations such as backpacks, notebooks and tissues. Donations can be placed in the totes located at…

Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office hosts Cram the Cruiser

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – All throughout Edmonson County, they’re doing it for the kids and hope that the community will come out to support. The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is out collecting things like backpacks, notebooks and pencils for their annual event at the Dollar General in Bee Springs, the Dollar Store in Chalybeate and the Brownsville Family Dollar. Sheriff…

Planning commission votes on large developments in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It was a long night for the rezoning of several areas in Warren County, the planning commission making some big decisions on the evening of July 18. Big points of concern for the evening were a development in Smiths Grove and an RV Park in Plum Springs, many community members coming out to voice their lack…

Center for Courageous Kids welcomes new Music Garden

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – It’s a day of celebration for the Center for Courageous Kids as they cut the ribbon on a new addition to their camp. The music garden was made possible by many donations, like that of the Pan-Oston company located in Bowling Green. CCK has a long history of providing inclusive and accessible fun for campers who…