Author: Lexi Schweinert

WKU Class of 2026 surprised with yard signs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Over 1,000 future Hilltoppers from Kentucky all the way to Tennessee came home from school to a surprise in their front yard.  “No one told me that I was gonna get a sign today,” said WKU class of 2026 student Chapel Bryant.  Western Kentucky University staff dropped off ‘WKU bound’ signs to students in the class of 2026!…

Peace Officer Memorial service honors fallen law enforcement

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-On Friday afternoon, dozens of law enforcement and local officials gathered for the Peace Officer Memorial Service, held at the L&N Train Depot.  During the service they honored those who died in the line of duty, and also honored all the officers who passed away in the last year.  All of them have given back to the community…

BGHS graduates return to halls of their elementary school

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A few high school graduates take a trip down memory lane. Before they move on to their next chapter, they made a stop at where it all began! Bowling Green High School graduates returned to the halls of their elementary school this morning, Parker Bennett Curry. The youngest students cheered on the graduates as they walked through…

Mom creates lifesaving Facebook group to locate baby formula

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- “It’s scary. It’s scary not knowing if you’re going to be able to feed your kid,” said local mom Samantha Rasmussen.  Moms around the country are facing a baby formula shortage.  It started during the pandemic with supply chain issues and people would bulk buy, leaving the shelves empty.  The pandemic slowing down should bring good news…but…

City declares May as National Bicycle Month

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-On Wednesday, the Mayor signed a proclamation officially declaring May as National Bicycle Month.  The month is dedicated to celebrating the sport of biking and also raising awareness for bike safety. There have been three casualties in South Central Kentucky recently due to a biker being hit while out on the road.  The month also teaches bikers how…

Gov. Beshear talks Roe v. Wade, small increase in Covid cases

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-This afternoon, Governor Andy Beshear stopped by the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green.  He was the keynote speaker on the first day of the Safety and Health Conference and Exposition.  He awarded employees of businesses around the commonwealth for their duty to keep people safe in the workplace.  News 40 asked Gov. Beshear about Roe v. Wade…

Free lunch for nurses during Nurse Appreciation Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-You may not truly appreciate a nurse… until you need one. An experience many of us understand today. “I mean you look at what we’ve gone through the past couple years, it’s evident the importance that they have,” said Green River Scrubs owner Tanjie Stivers. And their importance is being highlighted during Nurses Appreciation Week.  “I think sometimes…

Sen. Rand Paul talks to South Warren high schoolers

WARREN CO., Ky.-Earlier today, Senator Rand Paul stopped by South Warren High School to speak with students.  The dozens of students in attendance are studying government and politics.  They asked the Senator questions about working in government, his duties as Senator, and advice for their futures.  Sen. Paul says he wanted to talk to students about the debates over the…

Franklin Duelers need host families for their baseball players

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY -The Franklin Duelers, college baseball players, are winding up for their summer season. “I love being a part of the team, everyone’s got different personalities, everyone’s from different places but you all come together and chase that collective goal to win the OBL and become the best version of a player that we can be by the…