Author: Lexi Schweinert

HotRod MotorTel brings nostalgia to car lovers in Butler County

BUTLER CO., Ky.-Walk through the doors of the HotRod MotorTel in Butler County, and you’re instantly transported back to the 1960s. “All the guys my age we all grew up with this,” said HotRodder Albert Paschal.  Dennis Ingram has created what he calls a bed and breakfast for HotRod fanatics-the walls adorned with vintage neon light signage, the shelves filled…

Free rabies vaccination clinic this Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-This Saturday, the City of Bowling Green’s Animal Protection division is hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic at Pedigo Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m..  All animal temperaments are welcome, they just ask that you bring dogs on a leash and cats in a carrier.  Animals must be over four months of age.  Staff realized that some…

Women’s History Month: remembering the legacy of Thelma Stovall

HART CO., Ky.-Thelma Stovall was the first female Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky and a trailblazer for women in politics.  “She ran for office nine times in Kentucky. 3 for the House of Representatives, then she ran in 55, 59, 63, 67, 71, 75, and 79,” said Munfordville lawyer Charles Williams.  And she only lost once. Before finding success and recognition…

Preparing for a natural disaster or emergency with a disability

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-If you live with a disability, are you prepared for a natural disaster? “They do fine day to day, but when you add an emergency into that, that creates quite a challenge for them,” said Barren River District Health Department Disaster Preparedness and Response Branch Manager Janarae Conway.  People with disabilities should take extra steps to prepare-it could…

Switching your children’s bedtime for Daylight Saving? Think twice.

KENTUCKY-Your kids might be waking up a little groggier than normal today after losing an hour of sleep to Daylight Saving.  Norton Children’s says you want to make sure your children stick to a routine. If you do so you should feel back to normal in less than a week.  Preschool and elementary kids should be getting 10-12 hours of…

‘Massive efforts’ needed to reduce salt intake, according to WHO

KENTUCKY-The World Health Organization has just released a report saying that massive efforts are needed to reduce salt intake in order to save lives.  In 2013, all WHO countries set a goal of reducing sodium intake by 30%. Only 5% of the 194 countries have put policies in place to accomplish salt reduction. And none of the countries have reached…

Tips and tricks to avoid grogginess from Daylight Saving Time

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-This weekend we look to set our clocks ahead one hour.  “The amount of time that the sun is up in the sky changes at different points in the year,” said WKU Planetarium Coordinator Chris Chandler.  Why do we set our clocks back or forward with Daylight Saving? “If you don’t change your clocks, then there’s quite a…

Habitat for Humanity celebrates 100th home milestone

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Habitat for Humanity is celebrating a huge milestone. They’ve completed 100 homes in Bowling Green!  Governor Beshear stopped by for the celebration. He presented an award from the Team Kentucky Nonprofit Assistance Fund- $100,000 for the organization!  The non-profit built their first home in Rockfield in 1991. It’s taken 30 years for the organization to get where they…

Fire chief talks generator safety amidst power outages

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Some people may still be experiencing power outages after Friday’s storms and gusty winds. News 40 wants to make sure you’re staying safe, especially if you’re using a generator.  Oftentimes, generators are used as a backup for emergency power.  Generators should only be used outside, never inside. Generators are internal combustion engines that produce carbon monoxide. If used…

Customers line up for reopening of Rian’s Fatted Calf

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Rian’s Fatted Calf has opened their doors for the first time in 454 days.  “I missed the bacon burger,” said customer Candice Johnson.  “I haven’t had any bacon burger in a year and a half so I wanted to make sure I was one of the first in line,” said customer Zach Stewart.  With a line forming outside…