Author: Lexi Schweinert

‘Food Truck Frenzy’ benefits Feed the Need

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Look out for a ‘Food Truck Frenzy’ coming your way this week.  Warren County Water District will have a food truck every day to support United Way’s Feed the Need program.  Each day a different food truck will be parked out front: today was Piggy Market Express. The following days are South Cow, Kentacos, Hot Wild BBQ and…

Duncan Hines Days returns to town

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-An old tradition is making its way back to Bowling Green with a new modern twist.  The city has announced the revival of Duncan Hines days, a long-time Bowling Green tradition.  Next summer the city will celebrate restaurant week by highlighting its best eats and drinks. There will also be a multi-day, multi-venue festival of events around town. …

WKU holds personal finance symposium with world-renowned leaders

BOWLING GREEN,  Ky.- Western Kentucky University is holding a personal financial planning symposium for its students and staff.  Renowned speakers came from around the country, including alumni, company presidents and nationally recognized leaders. The purpose of the event is to teach students more about a career in financial planning and allow them to network with industry professionals.  Senior Vice President…

Doctors urge importance of flu vaccines this season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Norton Children’s Hospital is urging parents to have their kids get vaccinated against the flu  before the end of the month.  The CDC has already found that the flu is spreading in parts of the United States. They recommend annual flu vaccines for children starting at 6 months of age and older.  While the past two flu…

Will rainbow fentanyl be a concern for trick-or-treating? Officials say no

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-With Halloween and trick-or-treat right around the corner, and rainbow fentanyl on the rise, officials don’t want you to be overly concerned.  “We don’t suspect that this is given to kids or used to attract kids to using drugs,” said Dr. Ashley Webb, Director of the Kentucky Poison Control Center.  Dr. Webb said instead that the colors could…

Update on dogs from camper cruelty case: seven still need loving homes!

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-The owner has been charged with fifteen counts of animal cruelty, according to officials.  Sadly, one more dog passed away due to medical reasons. But the good news is that two have been adopted into loving homes! Four left for rescue in Tennessee, and seven are still available for adoption at the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society….

Are concussion protocols enough? Doctor and former football player weigh in

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- After NFL quarterback Tua Tagovailoa made headlines for his scary concussion seen by millions around the country, there’s discussions about if society is doing enough to protect athletes.  “You could have all the protocols in the world, but whether they’re followed or not it really has to be something where the player isn’t even given a choice,”…

Sen. Rand Paul meets with Scottsville residents, explains debate decision

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky.-Senator Rand Paul made an appearance in Scottsville this morning.  He met with Scottsville residents at Solid Grounds Coffee off of the Scottsville Square.  He talked about a number of issues important to his campaign, including Covid and health matters, inflation and gender issues in sports.  He faces off against democrat Charles Booker in the November election. Senator Paul…

Why is my electric bill so high? News 40 explains

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-If you were hoping the soaring cost of your electric bill would drop as the cooler months roll in, think again. “You’re probably going to see some specific increases in utility costs over and above what you normally see in a winter season,” said WKU Assistant Professor of Finance Jon Handy.  Right now, 1 in 6 people cannot…

WKU Athletics talks ‘DJ Diesel’, Shaq coming to the Hill

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-You do not want to miss the WKU football game on October 21. DJ Diesel, aka Shaq is performing.  The four-time NBA champion and hall of fame inductee Shaquille O’Neal will put on a concert as DJ Diesel before the WKU vs. UAB game.  He was actually supposed to come last year, but Covid had other plans.  The…