BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The gift was a birthday present unlike any other for Asher Lewis, a child who has both beat cancer and is living with down syndrome, a video message from his hero, WWE superstar and Hollywood actor John Cena. “It’s John Cena!” Asher exclaimed when he saw the face on the phone screen. The video message from…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Fire trucks, ice cream, food trucks and more all created an exciting outdoor community event held in Woodburn on Saturday to raise funds for a volunteer fire department. Over the weekend, the Woodburn Fire Department partnered with some local food trucks, a band and a local church to host a community and fundraiser event. Kids enjoyed…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Teachers are discussing the impacts online schooling has had on children’s mental health and social abilities and are thankful to be back in class in person. Teachers say things are a little different for students who haven’t had a full year in person since the 2018-2019 school year, especially for the smaller children. Some kids are…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The recent surge in COVID-19 cases is putting a significant strain on area hospitals as they are at or near capacity. The Medical Center at Bowling Green was at full capacity as of 11:42 a.m. Friday. T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow is nearing capacity and TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital still has room. As of 11:40…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Students are making their way back to Western Kentucky University’s campus this week and with the influx of young adults, the school is excited to see their brand-new Freshman Village in use for the first time ever. This school year is a little extra special following the shut down COVID caused for the school, according to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local veteran, who spends much of his time helping other veterans, was hospitalized and tested positive for COVID-19 after having been vaccinated. Michael Bessette has been in the hospital for over two weeks now after his toes became discolored, a fever spiked and he became very restless. After testing positive for COVID, Bessette learned he…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You better watch out. Santa Claus was spotted in town. An area Santa Claus was caught on camera doing a kind deed, paying two law enforcement officers’ meal at Teresa’s Diner in Bowling Green on Tuesday. Curtis Hargett, a Warren County Sheriff’s Deputy, and his coworker, Clark Arnold, received their bill for their meal during lunch…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At around 9:30 Wednesday morning, protesters were at the Warren County Board of Education on Lovers Lane protesting the recent mask mandate. Some children were in attendance and parents told News 40 they planned to pull their kids out of school so they didn’t have to wear a mask all day. The protest remained peaceful, except…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man who was driving a moped on Louisville Road was critically injured Wednesday morning after being struck by pick up truck. At 8:53 a.m. a moped driver was hit at Louisville Road and Plum Springs Loop. The driver of the bike was ejected and the bike landed off of the road and caught…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hilltopper softball graduate Larissa Franklin became the third ever Olympic medalist in Western Kentucky University Athletics’ history just two weeks ago as she played on Team Canada’s bronze winning team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Tuesday, she spoke with News 40 about the experience. A 2015 WKU graduate, Larissa Franklin made a huge accomplishment…
