Author: Michael Ridgeway

The Trial of Crystal Rogers: Day 6

BOWLING GREEN, KY – Day 6 of the Crystal Rogers trial brought powerful testimony and a major decision from the bench as the case continues to unfold. The day began with a cadaver dog handler who took the stand to discuss his involvement in the investigation. He testified that his dog gave a positive indication for human remains near the…

Houck, Joseph Lawson trial wraps up for Day 5

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Amber Bowman, who dated Nick Houck for seven to eight years and lived with him in Glenview for a couple of those years, testified Tuesday about the events surrounding the weekend of Crystal Rogers’ disappearance. She said she and Nick were preparing to move into a fixer-upper and had to be out of their current place…

The trial of Crystal Rogers: Day 3

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It was a long day once again as the trial continues to find justice and truth. Tonight, live at 6 p.m. you can get some high points from the trial. Yesterday in court we learned that crystal and brooks were supposed to go on a romantic kids free weekend. That’s what she said to at first…

Remembering Dale Barbiea, a joy to the Bowling Green Police Department

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Dozens of stories have come to the front as the news broke that Master Police Officer Dale Barbiea had passed on Saturday, June 14. Barbiea’s funeral was preceded by a large procession and followed by another large procession by BGPD, who loved Barbiea and was of course loved dearly by him. Officers on funeral day said…

Bowling Green City Commission approves 2026 city budget

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green city government had its last Board of Commissioners meeting for the fiscal year this week, with the budget being approved. Bowling Green city manager Jeff Maisel says, “So for the F 26 budget that we just received, second reading on for general fund, we’re looking at just under $117 million for general fund,…

Abraham Avenue soon coming

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At the last board of commissioners meeting of the fiscal year, the Housing Authority of Bowling Green asked the city for permission to rename a road. Executive Director Katie Miller said her staff came up with the idea to etch the former director’s legacy in the community for generations. White Court will change to Abraham Avenue…

Teranga Academy graduate still in ICE custody, attorneys argue for release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Ernesto Manuel-Andres is still in the custody of Immigration Customs & Enforcement, currently in a Louisiana facility awaiting his hearing. Attorneys working to bring Ernesto home said via zoom that the situation should have never happened being that he has a protected status, not making him subject to the collateral arrest that happened June 4. JuanCamilo…

Trolley Patrol to roll out in downtown Bowling Green on June 20

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Downtown Bowling Green is getting a new way to get around — at least for one night. The Bowling Green Police Department is launching the first-ever Trolley Patrol on Friday, June 20, in partnership with Downtown BGKY and Bowling Green Trolley Tours. The event offers free trolley rides to key downtown spots, including concerts, restaurants, and…