FRANKLIN, Ky.- The Franklin Simpson High School welding program continues to bring joy year after year displaying sculptures throughout the county. “In a lot of big cities, you’ll see locks hanging on a fence or on a gate or on a bridge,” said executive director of Simpson County Tourism, Amy Ellis. It’s a common practice to secure memories by hanging…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A family in our community has one simple goal to spread kindness. Robin Loid and Emily Wilkins are asking all of us to do three random acts of kindness. Following the deaths of two of her children, Robin and her daughter started a nonprofit called Cultivate Kindness in their honor. Their simple mission has been to spread…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A local health expert says that two monkeypox cases have been reported in the Commonwealth. Infectious disease specialists say the viral disease is related to the smallpox virus; however, it is much milder and rarely fatal. Current outbreak symptoms include a rash in the hands, face or genital area. Dr. Heather Lusby, an infectious disease specialist at…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Fourth of July weekend is kicking off and News 40 hit the streets to ask locals some patriotic trivia questions. Questions included: What is the most popular Fourth of July food? Who has the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence? How many stars and stripes are there on the American flag? Rhonda Williams, Ben Stewart, Rylan…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Kentucky judge has temporarily blocked the “trigger law” that went into effect June 24 that bans most abortions across the Commonwealth. The move pauses Kentucky’s near-total ban on the procedure that was triggered by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. The law went into effect after the nation’s highest court ruled to…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Football season is right around the corner, and Barren County Middle School football is looking for students to join the team. If your child is entering middle school in the Barren County school district, BCMS football is looking for seventh-graders who want to play. The team has 15 active players currently, but they’re needing roughly 25 to…
Bowling Green, Ky.- Our hotter than average temperatures and near-drought conditions are creating a severe problem for local farmers. South Central Kentucky has not seen conditions this dry in a decade. Farmers say if the lack of rainfall continues, it will result in the production of fewer grain and wreak havoc on supply chains. Many of these farmers will have…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The community celebrated two athletes at Circus Square Park for bringing home the gold at the 2022 Special Olympic games. Casey Freeman and Brianna Goode are two of 34 athletes from Kentucky who competed at the USA games in Orlando, Florida. The two put on quite a performance in the bowling doubles category, winning gold medals with…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Bowling Green heroes were recognized today for their hard work in protecting our community. The Bowling Green Police Department hosted their annual employee award ceremony for the year of 2021. Around 22 police officers and one employee were surrounded by family and friends as they were recognized for their achievements. Awards presented include the Life Saving Award,…
Bowling Green, ky.- You could feel the excitement this morning at the BG Ballpark during the 24th Annual Stand For Children Day. Bowling Green Warren County Community Education hosted the event with the help of many title sponsors. Many local organizations came out to provide children with fun games and activities, while offering parents and caregivers the chance to learn…
