Author: Lexi Schweinert

Local pilot shares details in search for missing helicopter

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky.-A missing pilot, 69-year-old Louisville, TN resident David Stone, was found Monday morning in Mammoth Cave National Park.  Stone, last seen flying in his helicopter, had been missing since Saturday. Stone was flying solo from St. Louis to Knoxville….flying lower due to bad weather.  “It’s a helicopter so they’re gonna fly lower than airplanes generally do, that’s not…

Traveling nurse pleading for community’s help in finding lost dog

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A traveling nurse stationed in Bowling Green is pleading for the community’s help in finding her dog Norah.  Norah went missing on August 2  from the tattoo shop on the 31 W Bypass. The last alleged sightings were near Lampkin Park and Glen Lily Road this past week. Some said a tall man accompanied her.  Owner…

33rd annual Run for Sight raises $10,000

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Runners and walkers raced up their shoes and hit the roads for the 33rd annual Run for Sight by the Bowling Green Noon Lions Club.  Annually held on labor day, over 360 participants showed up in support, almost double from last year.  Participants had the option to choose between a 5k, 2 mile fun walk, or the kids…

Hilltoppers in Hawaii: News 40 was there with the recap

WAIKIKI, Hi.- The Western Kentucky Hilltopper football team faced off against the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors for the first time. There’s no history between the teams but there is some history with the head coaches.  WKU head coach Tyson Helton actually started his coaching career at Hawaii as a graduate assistant in 2000.  “He says he got married and…

Hilltoppers in Hawaii- follow along News 40

WAIKIKI, Hi.-News 40 is traveling down with the Western Kentucky University football team to Hawaii this weekend! The Hilltoppers face off against the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Saturday, 11 p.m. CT. This will be the first meeting between the two teams in history. There’s a lot of memories there for WKU head coach Tyson Helton…he began his coaching…

Local midwife, doula educates women on preventing unwanted pregnancy amid abortion ban

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the change in abortion laws, more women are seeking resources for how to prevent pregnancy. Amanda Poteet-Woolen, a doula and midwife, says there are multiple options – one popular option is birth control pills or IUDs. “Women really need to be having these contraceptive talks right now with your care provider,” said Poteet-Woolen. She says…

Barren Co. Schools drop off buses and supplies in eastern KY

BARREN CO., Ky.-Three Barren County School buses made their way to eastern Kentucky this morning, filled with supplies to help the devastated community.  Three staff members left at 5 a.m. this morning and drove the buses to Letcher County High School. They are donating the buses to the school district to use. Letcher County lost 28 buses in the flood. …

Local author uses own story of grief to write children’s book

BARREN CO., Ky.- “It’s been a journey of three years working on it during a certain period, and then I’m like this is too much for my heart I have to stop,” said award-winning author and illustrator Elizabeth Hoffman.  Hoffman is using her own story of loss and grief to help others.  “My mom got diagnosed with cancer when I…

White Squirrel Brewery making a comeback

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-A Bowling Green favorite is returning downtown after closing its doors during the pandemic.  White Squirrel Brewery is planning on making a comeback by spring of 2023.  They’re going to start by focusing on beer and offering a limited menu, bringing in food trucks from the community to recreate old menu items.  The brewery will bring back original…