Author: Carlyle Coppins

BGPD and Kentucky Organized Retail Crime Association cracking down on shoplifting

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Shoplifting is a constant battle fought by the Bowling Green Police Department, which is always doing what it can to crack down on this crime that has several negative impacts. In a recent local shoplifting blitz operation, Bowling Green police say that more than $3,200 in stolen merchandise was recovered. BGPD is partnering with the Kentucky Organized…

Maintaining your holiday budget

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Christmas is coming quickly, and for last-minute gift shoppers, it can be pretty tricky to stick to a budget. You may be tempted to splurge on your family and friends because the holidays are right around the corner. However, taking the steps to maintain a budget and limiting your spending will remove a lot of physical and…

Kentucky drivers to keep license plates after sale or trade-in

BARREN COUNTY, Ky.- The Barren County Clerk’s Office shared how it will be implementing an upcoming statewide program for people who plan on trading or selling their cars. The program will allow Kentucky drivers to keep their license plates and re-issue them on a new car. According to the county clerk’s office, starting in 2024, people who sell or trade…

Yallternative Events presents a Yuletide Holiday Faire and Market

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- After a successful pop-up, a few local business owners decided to come together to support a great cause for the holidays. Yallternative Events is hosting a Yuletide Holiday Faire and Market right here in Bowling Green to give people who might be facing hard times the chance to immerse themselves in holiday magic and do Christmas a…

Butler County Animal Shelter free pet food giveaway

BUTLER COUNTY, KY.- It’s the season of giving and while we normally give our family gifts, we can’t forget our furry friends. Thanks to the Butler County Animal Shelter and Chewy, hundreds of animals won’t be forgotten. They are giving away thousands of dollars worth of animal litter and food for free at their drive-through giveaway. The shelter receives so…

WNKY News 40 new Live Cam

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Our WNKY weather team is always finding new ways to keep you safe, and you may have noticed a new live camera in our forecasts as News 40 is changing the way you watch the weather. Whether you are at work or on the go, the first live cam in downtown Bowling Green gives viewers the chance…

Kids on the Block reaches over 40,000 children

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Over 40,000 children have been reached across the entire state of Kentucky by one organization right here in Warren County. Kentucky Kids on the Block, Inc. is taking child-size puppets to spread awareness about child abuse prevention, fire safety and many more conversations that aren’t normally talked about during school or at home. This learning experience is…

Toys for Tots wrapping the final gifts for Christmas delivery

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- It’s the season of giving, and many children don’t always get gifts. For thousands of children that’s all about to change, thanks to Toys for Tots Marine Corps Reserve and News 40 volunteers. Toys are flooding into our local North Pole. The Toys for Tots coordinator, Janel Doyle shares why this is important and what this means…

Handling holiday tornado trauma

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The holidays are supposed to be the season of joy, but with constant storms and tornadoes, this time of year can be difficult for anyone. The effects of traumatic weather experiences can be long-lasting, and create unhealthy symptoms like anxiety. With recent and past tornadoes, many people have every right to feel uneasy. Storms may even impact…