Aaron Dickens

Bowling Green

Reporter at Spectrum News 1 (Louisville, KY)

Reporter for Spectrum News 1. The views expressed here are mine alone and do not necessarily reflect those of Spectrum News.

Articles

Young artist scores dream spot at Disney Academy

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Aaron Dickens

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. — Each year, roughly 10,000 people apply to go to the Disney Dreamer’s Academy in Orlando, Florida, but only 100 get in. That’s a 1% chance for admission.
‘I died 3 times that day’: Man recalls transplant after near-death experience

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Aaron Dickens

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — According to the , around 100,000 Americans need an organ donation. Every day, an average of in the U.S. die while waiting for an organ transplant.
Warren County Deputies test their driving skills

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Aaron Dickens

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. — A driving course is challenging Warren County Sheriff's deputies to improve their driving abilities. What You Need To KnowWarren County deputies participated in annual driver's trainingThe specially course features hundreds of safety cones to simulate real-life siutationsEvery driving maneuver is practicedThe course was by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office as part of the annual Sheriff’s Office Driving Training.
‘Adventure of a lifetime’: hot wheels burn rubber in Kentucky

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Aaron Dickens

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Some souped up hot rods are continuing their journey, after making a pit stop in Bowling Green at the NCM Motorsports Park on Tuesday, May 5. Tire Rack One Lap of America races a Grand Prix at eight different locations in America.
Underground inspections gauge cleanliness of Bowling Green's water

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Aaron Dickens

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Courtney Howell, Bowling Green's environmental compliance coordinator, grew up on the Barren River and found she has a niche for loving the outdoors. What You Need To KnowThe City of Bowling Green measures its water every quarter of a year to ensure it stays cleanThe city has been doing this for almost two decadesThey go to underground locations in caves that are inaccessible to the publicThey take water samples to an independent lab to test the water for things such as E.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers open in 13 counties

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Aaron Dickens

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. — Thirteen Kentucky counties have been approved for help after the April floods. What You Need To KnowSixty Kentucky Counties are waiting for public assistance after the April floodsThirteen counties have been approved for assistanceA disaster recovery center is open in each FEMA-funded countyWhile a handful of counties have been approved, over 60 counties are awaiting approval for public assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to Gov.
Kyoto Gardens reflects on connection with Bowling Green

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Aaron Dickens

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Nhon Nguyen, who owns Bowling Green favorite Kyoto Gardens, hasn’t always called the city home.
Warren County granted funding for new emergency management facility

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Aaron Dickens

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Warren County has been approved for a $3 million grant for a new emergency management facility.
Flooding damage costs Kentucky man $35,000

4 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Aaron Dickens

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Recovery efforts are underway throughout Bowling Green after recent flooding damaged roads, houses and businesses. One man in the area said damage to both his house and business is costing him thousands of dollars.
Thousands share their vision for BG 2050

4 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Aaron Dickens

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Nearly 8,000 Bowling Green residents shared their vision for the city’s future for the BG 2050 project, which aims to make a roadmap for the next 25 years.