BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s National Nurses Week, and one nurse soars to the highest heights for her patients and her community. Amy Ball has been a nurse for 23 years. Like most nurses throughout her journey, her heart to serve has not changed. She tells us, “Nurses are the ones that you just don’t – you can’t do it…
SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – For any storm, it’s a good reminder to all of us that being prepared for severe weather is a top priority. One thing you can do is keep an emergency kit on hand. News 40 spoke with emergency management, and they strongly suggest that you keep water, batteries, flashlights and first aid. The deputy director of…
ALLEN COUNTY, KY.- A teacher in Allen County is going above and beyond to reach students globally. She’s creating new content, and it’s being published by Harvard. Erica Lambert, a Science teacher and a lab exchange ambassador was selected along with 19 other teachers in the nation to develop accessible lessons for teachers and students. She says, “Harvard is collecting,…
BARREN COUNTY, KY.- It’s important to recognize trailblazers and pioneers in the community. Barren County recognized many leaders in the community on Tuesday. Dozens of people gathered from all over south central Kentucky to celebrate the excellence and innovation that many individuals have to offer the community. From a lifetime achievement award to the farmer of the year award, several…
MEADE COUNTY, KY.- Songbirds, raccoons, foxes, squirrels are all babies at the Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary. In this season, these animals are dropped off and now there are hundreds of orphaned animals receiving the care they need. Chloe Miller , the manager at Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary tells us, how the babies impact the staff. Chloe says, “It teaches us more about…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Mental health can affect anyone, and during Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to do our best to help. Mental health is not easy to maintain, but there are a few practical ways to manage your mental health. You can volunteer meditate or just get out of the house. We sat down with the UK HealthCare chief…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The right resources aren’t always accessible, but with help from local nonprofits, that’s about to change. BG neighbor Hotel Inc. and other nonprofits are gathering to offer haircuts, bike repairs, medical consultations and so much more for free. They created this to break barriers many people may face. Emily Witthuhn, a member of the BG neighbors leadership…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Community members and leaders gathered to remember and honor the life of Dashawna “Dee” Maxey because of the limitless love she gave freely. Deshawna, also known as Dee to her friends, impacted the lives of many, just by being her authentic self. Kyle Mcdougall, the associate minister at First Christian Church tells us how involved Dee was….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- During Derby Week, Bowling Green Independent Schools is in the Kentucky Derby spirit, and first graders at Potter Gray Elementary are “running for the roses.” With their creative horse designs, they are bringing the Kentucky Derby with a competitive spirit and in style. Rachel Cataldo, a third grade teacher at Potter Gray Elementary, shares how this unites…
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Duncan Hines Days will be here sooner than you think, and at the Downtown Meet Up, community leaders met and discussed dates for Duncan Hines Days and ways to make sure everyone is ready for all of the fun! We met up with Downtown BGKY Development coordinator, Telia Butler to learn how this will connect everyone. Telia…
