Michael Ridgeway

Bowling Green

Multimedia Journalist at WNKY-TV (Bowling Green, KY)

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Bowling Green tests out new bike lane

1 day ago | wnky.com | Michael Ridgeway

Bowling Green tests out new bike lane BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The city of Bowling Green is always looking at new ways to keep the public safe and this green strip is a test for that purpose. Recently a state-approved vendor gave a demo to the city, treating part of a bike lane with a vibrant green paint mixed with glass beads, visible to motorists and better textured for tires.
Funeral procession etiquette in Kentucky

1 day ago | wnky.com | Michael Ridgeway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The further south you go, traditions run stronger like respect for those who have passed away. A funeral procession doesn’t always happen, but when it does, it can mean a lot to loved ones when traffic comes to a slow crawl for them to head to the cemetery. As Bowling Green grows, there might be some newcomers who are unaware or not accustomed to such a practice as yielding to the line of cars but it is a sign of respect as well as state law.
FEMA and Small Business Administration walk Hart County

2 days ago | wnky.com | Michael Ridgeway

HART COUNTY, Ky. — Federal disaster teams are on the ground in Hart County, going door-to-door to help residents recover from the devastating April 2025 floods. Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) are working together to make sure homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and local businesses are aware of the aid available.
Bowling Green Municipal Utilities unveils new statue

2 days ago | wnky.com | Michael Ridgeway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Another piece of public art went on display at the corner of Center Street and East Eighth Avenue, symbolizing one of the things Bowling Green Municipal Utilities does best. BGMU supplies power, water and fiber optic connections to the Bowling Green community, and following the ideals of past Warren County judge-executive Michael Buchanon, the general manager decided to implement a plan on his own.
"Back together again", Smiths Grove first responders save lost dog

2 days ago | wnky.com | Michael Ridgeway

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – Just a mile apart, a young pup by the name of Addison found herself down in a sinkhole for multiple days. William Bush said his daughter’s dog ran away on May 21, which wasn’t unlikely, but became concerning after a couple of days. Bush said he and his wife posted Addison on Facebook as missing on the 25th after riding around the area for a few days.
Below BG, Part Three: "The Resolution", city moves forward

1 week ago | wnky.com | Michael Ridgeway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The city of Bowling Green has had a long-time maintenance problem that is now starting to be rectified after the prolonged rain in early April brought to light the terrible problems underfoot. The city commission has heeded warning by the Public Works Department and even gone underground with some of the workers to check out the crumbling infrastructure which is way past its expiration date.
Below BG, Part 2: "The Solution", new ideas coming

1 week ago | wnky.com | Michael Ridgeway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Under the city of Bowling Green, there’s a lot of history to be seen. Old pipes laid decades ago along with limestone that haven’t seen the sun since the early 1900s. Drainage infrastructure is out of date and some things are in states of failure, but there are no indicators that Bowling Green is in any immediate danger but that doesn’t mean that replacements and fixes aren’t needed as soon as possible.
RECAP: Steven Lawson trial enters second day in Bowling Green

1 week ago | wnky.com | Michael Ridgeway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An ongoing trial surrounding the death of Crystal Rogers entered its second day in Bowling Green on Wednesday. Jurors filed into the Warren County Justice Center Wednesday morning, with several witnesses taking the stand throughout the day. These included Johnathan Snow, Lorin Hardin, Elizabeth Chesser, Charlie Girdley, Tim O’Daniel and Melissa Dober who had impactful testimony. Rogers, whose body was never found, disappeared from Bardstown in July of 2015.
Below BG, Part 1: "The Problem", modern growth exceeds cave capacity

1 week ago | wnky.com | Michael Ridgeway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The city of Bowling Green was founded in 1798 and has until now relied on its natural drainage system to carry out all the unwanted water from the city, but now things are moving too fast for the caves. Weather has been trending more intense over the last 50 years, and with that, extra rainfall and the caves are taking longer and longer to drain out over the decades, with no remedy to the situation.
City of Bowling Green pulls residents out of floodzones

2 weeks ago | wnky.com | Michael Ridgeway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green has been exploring many options since the prolonged storm that caused damaging floods in April 2025, one of which has been home purchases. Just recently, the city purchased three homes sold by citizens who have had a history of flooding issues. Public Works director Andy Souza said this has been a voluntary process to help assist those flood victims with insurmountable damage, as well as prevent future issues.

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