BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- It’s National Foster Care Month, and almost 9,000 Kentuckians rely on foster care for stability and a loving home. Still, many don’t find a forever home, especially if they are close to aging out of the foster care system. Skylar Thompson, a licensing specialist at NECCO, says, “They’re reaching that age. And sometimes they get in the…
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Earlier this year, health officials warned about a dangerous new opioid potentially entering Kentucky. Local health experts now say that substance has arrived. According to the Barren River District Health Department, cychlorphine has been identified in Kentucky and surrounding states. Health officials describe cychlorphine as a powerful street opioid linked to overdoses. Experts say the drug is…
WARREN COUNTY, KY.- Brett Hightower was elected to a third term as Warren County Sheriff Tuesday evening. Hightower said community support played a major role in motivating him throughout the campaign. “A lot of the community motivated me,” Hightower said. “A lot of people who have seen what we’ve done for the last seven years have really gotten behind the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One local fire department is celebrating its 10-year-old k-9 officer and her handler as the two prepare to retire this summer. The Bowling Green Fire Department will soon say goodbye to the accelerant detection K-9 officer Millie and her handler, Capt. Michael Cornwell, after eight years, and during that time, Millie has made the community’s safety…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Over in Glasgow, there’s a campaign put in place to keep folks safe, especially on the road. The Glasgow Police Department is back with the Click It or Ticket campaign, where Glasgow officers will be emphasizing the importance of following all the rules of the road by driving the speed limit and wearing a seatbelt properly. Capt….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Many community members, city and county leaders and law enforcement officers gather at the SOKY Center for the annual Feed the Force fundraiser. This is an opportunity for community members to highlight people WHO sacrifice their time to ensure community safety remains a top priority. Kevin Miles, South Central Kentucky Crime Stoppers board member says, “The…
SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Several low-income areas across the Commonwealth are known as food deserts, but many organizations like Pathfinders and Feeding America are doing what they can to end hunger by reaching many counties. Charles Dennis, executive director, says, “Looking at our 42-county service area, and, equally distributing our, you know, our food amongst all the communities that we…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts are urging people to take a proactive approach to their skin health. Doctors say many cases of skin cancer can be missed during routine skin checks, with some specialists identifying hundreds of melanoma cases each year. Experts say early detection remains one of the most important tools in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – What began as a single idea from Shannon Vitale has grown into an organization making a major impact in the community. Over the years, the group has contributed well over $100,000 last year alone. Back in 2011, a simple lunch meeting sparked what would become a powerful legacy thanks to a few women willing to give…
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Hundreds of city leaders and community members gathered at the 2026 Excellence Awards to honor those dedicated to serving the community. Winners included small business of the year, Kevin Kirby, J.C. Kirby and Son; minority or woman-owned business of the year, Three Springs Hospitality Management; and non-profit of the year, Hotel Inc. News 40’s Ashlee Wilson Quinn…
