Author: Michael Ridgeway

Airlines grounded due to Federal Aviation Administration error

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Due to an error spotted Tuesday, the FAA rebooted their Notice To Air Missions Systems which caused flights to be grounded on Wednesday, January 11. Commercial airlines across the country were grounded Wednesday morning due to a system error causing the NOTAMS to fail, the NOTAMS being a way to send alerts to airmen from the…

Right plant, right place

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With spring creping up after a brutal winter surge, you might be thinking about replanting some of those shrubs. Jared Weaver, the arborist for the city of Bowling Green said when it comes to pruning, you might want to wait. In his interview with News 40, he would encourage everyone to take the city’s approach; just…

BGPD invites you to their open house

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Police Department is hiring and wants to see you next week if you’re interested. The police department is looking to get some more cadets in training this year now that they hire year round. As they wrap up their current cadet class, they’re having an open house on January 17 at 5 p.m. to…

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Jan. 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The day was set aside to give a “thank you” to those who at times risk their lives to protect us regular civilians in times of crisis, National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is celebrated in various ways all across the state. Here in Bowling Green, News 40 popped…

Gatton Academy Girl takes on Washsington, D.C.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Greenwood High School senior and Gatton Academy student just won an award for top presentation at the Kentucky Academy of Science’s latest annual meeting. The KSA is to “foster scientific discovery and understanding in Kentucky” and of the ways they do so are with research grants and recognition to rising scientists. One such young scientist …

Owner of Jackson’s Orchard receives state recognition

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bill Jackson, owner of Jackson’s Orchard and member of Kentucky Horticulture Society just received that Dr. John Strang Award. Bill Jackson has been a member of the Kentucky Horticulture Society for 58 years and just received an honor from  his peers. The award is named after Dr. John Strang, a professor at UK and a vegetable…

Winterfest coming to the Capitol Theater

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A free and indoor event is coming this Friday and for several Fridays to follow. At the Capitol Theater in Bowling Green, the Downtown Redevelopment Authority or RDA is putting on their first winterfest concert. Similar to concerts in the park, this one will be inside the historic Capitol Theater. Of course it’s free to the…

Warren County Antique Tractor & Engine Club hosting indoor show

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At the L.D. Brown Expo Center, the Warren County Antique Tractor & Engine Club will host an indoor show for attendees. On January 13 and 14, the tractor club will host their annual indoor show making 17 years straight. Mark Crump, president of the club said it’s a fun time and people who come by are…