BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- In 2014, a natural disaster in Bowling Green fueled a global conversation about the National Corvette Museum and a little-known fact about our unique landscape in south central Kentucky. James Polk, director of the Center for Geo-environmental Studies at Western Kentucky University, says “We are in a karst area, which means we have lots of caves, lots…
Bowling Green, KY.- Friday nights just got a whole lot more fun in downtown Bowling Green. Every Friday night during the month of February, The Capitol Theater is teaming up with Concerts in the Park to bring the concerts inside. This is the second year of Winterfest, with concerts featuring local bands and artists for all to enjoy. Manager of…
Bowling Green, KY.- It’s that time of year, and a pesky hazard is back on our South Central Kentucky roads, creating a danger for drivers and wreaking potential havoc on your vehicle. Kentucky Transportation Department District 3, Public Information Officer, Wes Watt, says “as we are coming off a week-long weather event, where we had snow and ice on the…
Bowling Green, KY.- Black History Month is right around the corner, and Mammoth Cave National Park is preparing for activities to spotlight the historic achievements made by African Americans. The park will present a series of ranger-led talks, guided walks, and off-site presentations, all of which highlight the contributions African Americans have made to the tourism, exploration, and development of…
Bowling Green, KY.- Norton Children’s Hospital is partnering with Send-A-Friend for their annual Valentine’s Day Campaign. Over the past 4 years, children in the hospital have felt this love on Valentine’s Day by receiving a stuffed animal and valentine. This program has nationwide support and a very far reach. Last year the hospital put over 1,700 stuffed animals and 10,000…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Goodwood Brewing is putting its sixth location right here in downtown Bowling Green. The new eatery, brewery and outdoor hangout all-in-one will soon be located on State Street as a part of the entertainment district. Goodwood will offer a family-friendly atmosphere with several activities for people of all ages, including corn-hole, duck-pin bowling, giant Jenga and…
Bowling Green, KY. – In anticipation of last week’s winter storms, Bowling Green Public Works laid a total of 470 tons of salt on city roads in just 5 days. That is nearly the total amount used to treat the roads in all of 2023. Director of Bowling Green Public Works, Andy Souza, says, “Sodium Chloride, or the salt we’re…
Bowling Green, KY.- Campbell Chevrolet is sponsoring a copy of the book, “I am Money” for every family at Alvaton Elementary. This is a children’s book about financial literacy, teaching children how to properly manage money to avoid financial problems later in life. Author Julia Cook has a total of 126 Children’s books, and has sold over 3 million books…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The recent Warren County Coroner’s Report shows two teenage suicides in the last five months of 2023. In response to this, News 40 is working to understand more about the mental health issues affecting children across the Commonwealth. Health experts say societal pressures, poverty, adverse childhood experiences, and low access to resources are reasons why a child…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- One local church in downtown Bowling Green is giving a warm gift to the less fortunate in our community. Gloves for Love was started at The Presbyterian Church four years ago and continues to keep people warm through this year’s winter weather conditions. Church officials tell us this project is for people to take what they need…
