Author: Lexi Schweinert

Locals worry about family, friends and travel in Florida amidst Hurricane Ian

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Local residents in Bowling Green are rethinking travel plans to Florida, and are worried about loved ones getting the brunt of Hurricane Ian. Jennifer Cary and her family were planning to go to Sarasota on Friday for her high school senior daughter’s last fall break.  Their original flight was canceled and they’ve been rebooked with vouchers. Cary says…

To travel or not to travel to Florida? How Hurricane Ian impact the state

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Hurricane Ian is moving closer to Florida by the hour. “I think you should be concerned about the impacts that Ian will bring to the Florida peninsula,” said News 40 meteorologist Darius Mack.  Fall break is next week, with many local residents planning vacations to Florida.  “No matter where the track is, no matter where the center of…

Med Center Health’s Charity Ball back in person this year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Med Center Health’s annual Charity Ball is finally back in person after a two year hiatus due to Covid.  The highly anticipated event will take place on November 12th at the Sloan Convention Center.  The ‘Ball of the Year’ benefits The Community Clinic and The Dental Clinic. The clinics offer low cost health and dental care to area…

Annual WKU vs. MTSU Blood Battle blood drive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Western Kentucky University is facing off against their rival Middle Tennessee State University and this time it’s not on the football field.  Today until Wednesday, WKU is hosting their annual Blood Battle at the Preston Center.  Whichever school gets more blood donations wins. The winner will be announced at the football game against MTSU on October 15.  All…

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: cancer rates increasing over time

KENTUCKY – There’s a few days left of September and we want you to know that this month is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  Norton Children’s Cancer Institute in Kentucky treats more than 3,000 kid cancer patients each year.  Doctors say that childhood cancer rates have been rising slightly over the last few decades. But with modern medicine, 85% of…

Respiratory illnesses in children are double compared to last year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Twice as many children are coming down with respiratory illnesses compared to this time last year.  Norton Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Scott Bickel says this is an unseasonal spike…respiratory illnesses like RSV, rhinovirus and enterovirus are usually more common in winter.  RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) can be deadly in infants and kids with other serious medical conditions like asthma…

New trolley experience coming to Bowling Green in the next month

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-A new hop-on, hop-off trolley tourism experience is coming to Bowling Green. “I mean it’s gonna be huge,” said Bobby Rabold, board member for the Historic Railpark & Train Museum. The project is four years in the making. In 2018 a trolley was brought to Bowling Green for a three-day test run. “We’ve been working on it for…

Sen. Paul talks Charles Booker debate, migrants

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-News 40 talked to Senator Rand Paul today as the November 8th election draws closer.  Senator Paul has just released his third TV campaign ad focusing on the Covid-19 pandemic and different treatment options for Kentuckians . He faces off against democrat Charles Booker in the election. News 40 asked him if he’s thought about a debate yet. …

25 trees planted on Creason Greenway to replace tornado damaged trees

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Creason Street was left devastated after the December 11th tornadoes…but the Arbor Day Foundation is taking steps to re-beautify the area.  Earlier today, Kentucky Tree Recovery Campaign volunteers planted 25 trees along the Creason Street greenway.  The campaign is a partnership between the Arbor Day Foundation, Aramark and Operation PRIDE.  The trees will replace trees that were damaged…

Foster care ‘back to school’ backpack drive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-The first day of school can be scary for children in foster care. A local organization is making sure every one of those kids is ready to have the best day.  StepStone Family and Youth Services is holding a backpack drive to help Kentucky foster students in need.  They are asking for donations of new or gently used…