BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As Christmas approaches, millions of children will receive brand-new toys. However, if these toys aren’t age-appropriate, they can pose a serious risk to young ones. One of the most common and often overlooked dangers is choking. With families visiting and various holiday events, the season can become chaotic, making it easy for parents to miss potential hazards….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Clarence Glover, a Kentucky native who grew up during a time of segregation, is defying the odds and leaving a lasting impact on the world. From his beginnings in Horse Cave, Glover has become a successful professional athlete, former principal and philanthropist. Motivated by his personal journey, he established a scholarship fund to help future generations succeed,…
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- This year providing hope for the holidays is getting much easier. With help from the Barren River Area Safe Space and its ‘Hope for the Holiday Campaign,’ many are getting a much-needed helping hand this holiday season. The campaign is aimed at people in the community who are experiencing domestic violence. They will receive gifts and basic…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As temperatures drop and the holiday season arrives, managing your income can become a difficult task, especially with the added strain of rising living costs. Community Action of Southern Kentucky is offering support through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. This program helps families offset the cost of home heating, ensuring that…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Located on the bypass in Bowling Green is a unique non-profit that gives away resources for free. It is not only building up veterans, but also positively impacting their families. Tom Bridges, the president of the Kentucky Veterans Brigade tells us the dedication to improving the lives of Kentucky veterans couldn’t happen without support from donations and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Dozens of Bowling Green city leaders, law enforcement officers and mental health advocates gathered at Hillview Heights church to discuss a new way to help people who are incarcerated and struggling with their mental health. The topics that were discussed focused on how mental health-related illnesses are connected to most crimes, and how to give inmates resources…
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The December 2021 tornadoes affected everyone differently. Whether you were directly involved, or if you know people who were involved, the mental and emotional effects from the devastation can be long-lasting. News 40 spoke to Lifeskills Inc. on the third-year anniversary. Volunteers with the organization were present that day, and they say most of the time people…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As the season changes and the sun sets earlier, one local is lighting up the night in Bowling Green. Tina Duffy, a Bowling Green resident, is spreading Christmas joy by keeping the streets of the city lit with festive lights. Rolling around the city in her car, Duffy’s heart is filled with holiday cheer as she shares…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – With winter weather right around the corner, having a place to stay warm is a lifesaver for many people without heat and shelter. The Victory Hill Dream Center is stepping up to help those in need by opening its overnight shelter. With more space and a dedicated team of volunteers, the nonprofit is working tirelessly to ensure…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- For many veterans, the transition from military life to civilian life is challenging, and for those incarcerated, the struggle becomes even more difficult. However, the Warren County Jail is working to ease this transition through its Veterans Justice Outreach Program. This program brings together various community resources to support incarcerated veterans, exposing them to vital services such…
