BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Connecting with the community is a top priority for most people in south-central Kentucky, and thanks to a few local entrepreneurs, people will connect through coffee. The initiative, Community Coffee Connection, is uniting small businesses for the good of the community. From Wildflowers Bake Shop, Honey’s Coffee Co., Ace Coffee Co. and many other coffee shops all…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- In life grief comes, and for many people who lose their unborn children, it does not get any easier. With the support from the community, Glory Baby Ministry has expanded to a new location. The ministry went from serving six losses in 2017 to serving more than 500 people this year. The nonprofit provides for grieving families…
WARREN COUNTY, KY.- Berry farms all over Warren County are in full swing. From blackberries to blueberries all kinds of berries are being picked by people. This not only gives people a healthier option, it also builds trust between the farmers and the consumers. Kim Essig, the owner of Bluegrass Berry Farm tells us why people appreciate berry farms. She…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- World Blood Donation Day is coming up, and being proactive instead of reactive could save a life. Health experts describe this season as the deadliest days of summer, and the need for blood is on the rise every single day. News 40 spoke with staff at Blood Assurance and learned that the need for blood is real,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Bowling Green public works operators and technicians are going all over Bowling Green, gathering any natural debris that was left over from the recent storm to give people the chance to safely dispose of the debris. Titus Smith with the City of Bowling Green Public Works tells us that the chaos from the storm not only impacted…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Ducks are always a part of Duncan Hines Days, and this year is no exception at the second annual Duncan’s Duck Paddle Race and Regatta. Duck paddlers and their families gathered, competing to be the fastest paddlers. From solo kayaks to tandem kayaks and canoes, men, women, children and even dogs paddled from Romanza Johnson Park…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – People from all over south-central Kentucky filled Circus Square Park for the annual Eats and Beats Music Fest. Thousands of people flooded the park for the beats you could feel and the food you couldn’t resist eating. The festival also gave people the chance to hear Bowling Green native and Grammy award-winner Sam Bush. Bringing the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Down at the square, cars lined up for a week-long festival to celebrate history. Ducks, along with vintage cars and trucks, are the perfect way to celebrate Duncan Hines Days. Many volunteers and event organizers tell us that this bringing history to the community is just a small part of what it’s all about. Cruisin’ for a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – CPR and AED Week wrapping up, being able to save a life remains important. The American Red Cross offers training to ensure that anyone is prepared to proceed with confidence if they encounter a person in need of CPR. We spoke with Red Cross representatives and learned that getting CPR certified is not limited to any…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Nonprofits can often get overlooked, especially when it comes to community engagement and resources, but all of that is changing. Kids on the Block is building a directory of non-profits not only to benefit kids on the block, but also to impact the community because the staff believes that non-profits make a massive difference in the community….
