Author: Krista Garrison

Pets impact emotional and physical health

FRANKLIN, Ky. – We all love our pets, but did you know that dog owners tend to live longer than non-owners according to the American Heart Association? In fact, animals can serve as emotional support for their owners and can help people get through traumas, loneliness and other struggles. Pets have their own way of loving and their own way…

Be safe and save energy on Thanksgiving

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Thanksgiving is right around the corner and if you are planning to make a turkey, get that bird out of the freezer and into the refrigerator about two to three days early to allow it to properly thaw. Now is also good time to think of your and your family’s safety as well as saving money….

Several downtown Bowling Green businesses do not support the entertainment district plans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Downtown businesses are expressing concern in response the City of Bowling Green announcing plans for an entertainment district. The district will allow the open carry of alcoholic beverages. The plan is to expand and encourage downtown events and growth, but businesses in the area say there is already a lot of issues with individuals in the…

Barren and Warren County Schools see COVID increase

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – COVID numbers in schools have been on the rise for some counties leading people to wonder if a mask mandate was impacting numbers locally. On October 29, the last day of the Warren County Public School’s mask mandate, Warren County as a whole had 25,500, Wednesday that number has risen to 26,350. On the same date,…

Child abuse rates higher in Kentucky than any other state

GLASGOW, Ky. – This may be shocking news, but Kentucky is the leading state in the nation for substantiated child abuse reports per capita, that includes physical and sexual assaults. This is not the first year Kentucky has held this horrifying title. Local officials and employees at the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center say this is a problem that…

Donation set up for child of Erica Burden

BONNIEVILLE, KY. – Last week, News 40 brought you a story about a woman who was allegedly killed by her estranged husband. Now, a friend has put together a GoFundMe for the woman’s daughter. Tuesday morning, Erica Burden dropped her daughter off at school and then disappeared. After a two day search for the missing mom, police found her body….

Missing teen considered endangered

SPRINGFIELD, Tn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking for the publics help searching for yet another endangered missing person. A 17-year-old girl went missing Thursday around 3:00 in the afternoon in the Springfield, Tennessee area. Faith Noel Threet was last seen in the area of Cowan Road wearing dark blue jeans, black mud boots, and a black hooded…