BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Every year, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities’ electric water and fiber divisions come together to race and celebrate the Kentucky Derby with their annual Duck Derby event. Gathering and getting to know your colleagues not only increases the morale within the company, it also inspires BGMU to open up the race to the community to enjoy this annual…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- It’s no secret that Drake’s restaurant is coming to Bowling Green, Kentucky. In fact, it’s been a hot topic in the community whether they’re going to open or not. For more than four years, Drake’s has been trying to come to Bowling Green, and now they have officially begun construction. This new arrival will bring more than…
BOWLING GREEN , Ky.- A few people in the Barren River Area were honored for the work they do everyday. The Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center held their annual honors award, highlighting people from across the barren river region who go out of their way to display a heart full of compassion and diligence for those who face neglect,…
GLASGOW, Ky.- Senator Rand Paul traveled across the Commonwealth Friday, and made a stop in South Central Kentucky. Senator Paul stopped in Glasgow hoping to learn what concerns community leaders have. Many of the concerns had to do with funding. We also spoke to Senator Paul about the recent Broadcast Media Preservation Act that he re-introduced this week. This act…
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Businesses, bands and musicians in the South Central Kentucky community are coming together to help support a teen injured in a recent car accident. Jack Fishback lost control of his vehicle and went down an embankment. He has since been recovering at a Kentucky hospital. The talented teen often performed at Spillway Bar and Grill in Bowling…
BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Millions of people have celiac disease in the United States, and finding gluten-free food can be difficult, but a gluten-free bakery that knows about the disease, are doing all that they can to give everyone the chance to experience food in a new way. We went to Awaken Bakery and heard from the owner Tiana Post, she…
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…
