Author: Michael Ridgeway

Campus community responds to Rittenhouse event

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A student collective formed at Western Kentucky University called ‘For The People Advocacy Group’ came together Wednesday to demand change from the administration after the announcement two weeks ago of an event involving conservative activist, Kyle Rittenhouse. At WKU’s Wetherby Administration Building, the For The People Advocacy Group held a sit in to voice their grievances…

Netflix show created by WKU graduate tops the rankings

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – What started off as just a research project for a journalism class, would eventually turn into a six year journey for the truth. Western Kentucky University graduate Christian Hansen started researching coincidentally the same suspicious activity that was being looked into by late reporter Danny Casolaro who died mysteriously back in 1991. Casolaro was investigating a…

Jordan Riehm named Kentucky’s 2024 Banjo Champion

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Jordan Riehm entered into his second competition ever this year and came out on top once again. He’s a two-time state champ, winning the title in 2022 and now again in 2024, and he said he feels great. Riehm is a Bowling Green native who has been playing the banjo for many years now and teaches…

Students participate in wax museum project at W. R. McNeill

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A school project involving in depth research took place Friday at a Bowling Green Independent school featuring famous figures in history. It’s been going on for years and it always makes for a good school day. News 40 visited W. R. McNeill Elementary to see a “wax museum” history project full of people from Prince to…

Fish kill in Black Lick Creek

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – During a recent sample gathering, the Department of Fish & Wildlife found dead fish in Auburn’s Black Lick Creek. The fish kill occurred in around half a mile stretch of the waterway, caused by an unknown source. Right now the Creek is all clear for harmful chemicals but there is spring that enters the creek further…

SKyPAC offers public sensory friendly room

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Thanks to a donation from Mary E. Vitale, the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center has opened up a new room for those who deal with sensory issues. SKyPAC has converted a room into a sensory friendly space with different features to help calm individuals who might be experiencing some sensory overload form lights or loud sounds….

Bunny Hop Trail returns in 2024

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With Easter right around the corner, you’re probably thinking of eggs, rabbits and baby chicks, right? Well, so are the employees of the Bowling Green Parks & Rec Department. It was born out of COVID to offer families some Easter fun and still maintain a safe distance apart, and the Bunny Hop Trail is still a…

WCPS superintendent speaks on Kentucky legislature’s proposed budget

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s been an issue for years and seems to continue being one for public school systems all around Kentucky – not enough funding. Warren County Public Schools superintendent Rob Clayton said Wednesday that the proposed budget from the state legislature is inadequate and has been for some time. Clayton mentioned statistics that called out the legislature…

Annual Women’s Leadership Conference in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – “Girl Power” was in full effect Tuesday morning as the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Women’s Leadership Conference. The National Corvette Museums event room was full as hundreds of women gathered to hear guest speakers and network with women from all around the area. Some of those guest speakers were Miss Kentucky…