Author: Michael Ridgeway

Kids on the Block in Bowling Green commemorates new garden

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Alice Kummer, a woman who played an important role in establishing Kids on the Block in Bowling Green, just got a courtyard under her belt. The space that several non-profits share on the 900 block of Collett Ave. today, installed a new garden and courtyard in the middle of the building. Alice Kummer, who was instrumental…

Pooches & Pours Dog Show

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Out in Rockfield, Traveler’s Cellar Winery hosted a dog show with medals and all for a good cause. Wine was flowing and dogs were going this past Saturday as the local vineyard  held a dog show and invited out some vendors to provide a good time and raise some money. The owner of the winery, Deserae…

Mother’s Day at Bowling Green Ballpark

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Hot Rods played at home this Mother’s Day, and moms got to see the game for free. Along with it being Dino Day at the park, with animatronics around for the kids, the franchise told all the moms to come in with no charge. It’s a way of showing appreciation to all of those special…

“Cruz-in” at Hot Rod’s Motortel

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – In the community of Little Muddy sits the Hot Rod’s Motortel, and they will be having their second annual “cruz-in” this weekend. Co-owner Dennis Ingram said just like last year they’ll be honoring a figure of the local car community, picking Jimmy Goodnight who passed last year. Ingram said his wife will be there on his…

Harvest Bakery & Cafe supports local immigrants

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In the downtown area, two missionaries are continuing their work stateside by trying to help Bowling Green’s immigrant community. Wesley and Kimberly Page spent some time overseas with their children in China and Thailand as missionaries, learning about other cultures while spreading Christianity to rural communities. After having to return to the U.S., the Pages did…

New love in Med Center Health

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A young married couple is graduating from medical school on Saturday and were lucky enough to start their residencies at Med Center Health in Bowling Green. Dylan And Claire Sanford are high school sweethearts, beginning their relationship in 10th grade and have been together ever since. Both attended Western Kentucky University together and upon graduating, decided…

Room sharing for newborns

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Being a new parent is hard and the Barren River District Health Department is doing all they can to make sure moms and dads feel prepared. On Facebook, the department made a post about “room sharing” for babies, and in that post they heavily advised against “bed sharing”. News 40 sought out for more details on…

Community event by Simpson County’s Imagination Library

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Early childhood development is a mission that is special to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and Simpson County’s chapter is having an event to promote early reading this weekend. At Jim Robert’s Community Park in Franklin, Simpson County’s Imagination Library is letting the community come out from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 to let…

Eat Play Stay comes to Bowling Green!

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Encouraging tourism one town at a time, “Very Local” streaming service’s Eat Play Stay is highlighting Bowling Green, KY this fall. Eat Play Stay is a series that gives travelers some ideas when exploring a new city with their motto, “live like a local anywhere”. The show throws out some places to eat, lodge at, and…

Hospitality Olympics in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s a day of fun and letting your hair down for hospitality workers at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green. News 40 caught some of the competition between hospitality workers at the convention center around noon today, doing things they typically do in a hotel but with an air of competitiveness. They had a few…