Author: Michael Ridgeway

Mystic Arts Faire brings together local works at the Kentucky Museum

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This weekend, an hours-long event will have all kinds of projects for the community to enjoy. News 40 spoke to the Mystic Arts Association, who said they are all about providing a comfortable space for young, small artists to show off their work. At the Kentucky Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April…

Western Kentucky Heart and Lung Symposium at Med Center Health

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At the Med Center Health campus, dozens of healthcare providers flocked to the Western Kentucky Heart and Lung Symposium to hear research presentations and network with fellow medical professionals. News 40 spoke to Melinda Joyce, executive director of the Western Kentucky Heart and Lung Foundation, who said that it’s exciting to be able to host these…

Beam raising ceremony held at Western Kentucky University

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A blueprint is becoming reality as Western Kentucky University has just finished the steel framework for the new Gordon Ford College of Business Center on campus. The last beam was placed Thursday afternoon, coated in an iconic red paint to celebrate finishing another step in the construction process for the newest building on campus. WKU President…

“A big win for BG,” Site Selection Magazine ranks Bowling Green No. 1 in economic development

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At the National Corvette Museum, many elected officials and business leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate Bowling Green reaching No. 1 status. Site Selection Magazine has named Bowling Green #1 in the nation for economic development for communities with a population of less than 200,000. Speaking to many officials, they all say it’s just a matter of…

Earth Day Community Ride by BikeWalk BG

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In Wheldon Peete Park, BikeWalk BG, an organization geared toward getting the community up and active is planning an event. BikeWalk BG is hosting a community wide bike ride in the park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 20 for bikers to attend. News 40 spoke to Natasha Smith, a coordinator with the organization, who said…

Ryan Quarles visits SKYCTC, new President makes state tour

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Community & Technical College system just got a new president and it’s a familiar face. Former Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles is now serving as president of the KCTCS as of January 1st and recently began a statewide tour to visit every main campus. Quarrel was in Bowling Green on Tuesday, visiting Southern…

Honoring Captain Herb McKinney

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At Circus Square, Park in Bowling Green the Big Local Fest took place Saturday and at the same time, a recognition ceremony for Captain Herb McKinney. McKinney was the first black member of the Bowling Green Fire Department who joined in 1981. He would then climb the ranks to become the first black EMT, sergeant and…