Author: Michael Ridgeway

Kids on The Block to host free events promoting healthy habits

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This Wednesday, Kids on The Block will be popping up at the Logan County Public Library in Auburn. They’ll be offering two programs courtesy of Logan County’s fiscal court, which will touch on problem solving for young children and healthy habits like eating right and cutting down on screen time. This is all completely free to…

Mobile sports betting is here, gamble responsibly

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Whether its a parlay of some sort, just a moneyline or a point spread, your best bet is to do some research before diving in. Sports betting is live in Kentucky and now you can do it on your phone through things like FanDuel or DraftKings, but doing so responsibly is just as important as having…

See you at the pole, Allen County!

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The 4th Wednesday of every September is “See You At The Pole Day” and in Allen County, citizens gather around the flagpole at the judicial center to pray for better days. the event involves students praying together on the fourth Wednesday in September – usually before school and at the school’s flag pole. Adults often pray in…

Outdoor fitness court classes to take place Oct. 9 to Oct. 30

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In the soccer complex on Lovers Lane, the Bowling Green Parks & Rec Department finished their Fitness Court some weeks ago and now is going to offer some classes in the coming weeks. News 40 spoke to Frank Lamanna, fitness and wellness supervisor for BGPR, along with Caitlin Elmasri, an intern from Western Kentucky University working…

Goodbye Cumberland Trace! Warren County Schools tears down old elementary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s bittersweet to see memories fade, but time moves on and so must we. The old Cumberland Trace Elementary School is being torn down right now, and in its place will be a new leadership and innovation building to prepare students in the way of college and career readiness. Warren County Public Schools district’s chief financial…

New development coming to Shake Rag District

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You know the people who own Traveler’s Cellar Winery? Well they’re expanding in a pretty cool way. Toward the end of State Street, the old State Street High School gym still stands and will soon be under new management along with getting a new look. The Huffs decided to buy the old gym after a look…

Uptown Motel in Scottsville to be shut down in 60 days

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – After a long investigation starting in June 2022, the Uptown Motel will be no more and the property’s future will lie in the hands of Scottsville Police Department and the Allen County sheriff. News 40 spoke to SPD chief Darren Tabor concerning the now closed case which will impact several people. Tabor said it all started with…

Firehouse Festival back in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department is throwing their Firehouse Festival once again this year for the community. BGFD public information officer Katie McKee told News 40 the fun starts on Saturday, September 23 at 2 p.m. and goes till 4 p.m. with a variety of things for kids and families to do like bucket rides and…