Author: Lexi Schweinert

“Tired of wearing the mask”, Sen. Paul’s travel mask mandate resolution

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- On Thursday, News 40 spoke with Senator Rand Paul on his resolution to repeal travel mask mandates on public transportation.  On Tuesday, the Senate passed the resolution with bipartisan support voting 57-40.  This comes after TSA’s announcement last Thursday that mask mandates on air plane travel would be extended another month.  Sen. Paul has been outspoken on…

Celebrate Pi Day with $3.14 Blaze Pizza

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- March 14th is Pi Day and you can get a pretty sweet deal at Blaze Pizza for the 9th year in a row.  Anyone who signs up or is already a member on the Blaze app gets a reward for an 11-inch original crust pizza for just $3.14. For reference, that usually costs $10.95.  The offer is…

Emerging Leader – Emily Wilkins

Emily Wilkins creates long lasting memories for kids as they turn a year older with her business the Birthday Barn. She’s also the co-founder of the non-profit organization Cultivate Kindness and the Marketing Ambassador for Edmonton State Bank. She’s this week’s Emerging Leader!

Gourmet milkshakes come to town with the BG Shakery

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- If you have a sweet tooth…you’re in luck. The BG Shakery just opened up off of Scottsville Road! The locally owned store specializes in different types of gourmet milkshakes from cookie dough blitz to chocolate sensation to caramel delight.  Owner Brandon Farley says this has been a dream of his for a few years…he’s always wanted to…

Emerging Leader – Kyle Wolz

Kyle Wolz is the Assistant General Manager with the Bowling Green Hot Rods, and has been with the team for his entire professional career. He also recently became the President of the Stuff the Bus Foundation. He is this week’s Emerging Leader.

BG man safe after missing, beaten and robbed in Nashville

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Gable Volkert, who went missing in Nashville on Saturday, has been found Monday morning.  He is safe and okay, but family says he was beaten and robbed. He is currently receiving medical attention. He stayed at the Renaissance Hotel on Sunday night.  Volkert had been at a cheerleading competition with his family at Municipal on Saturday when…

U.S. Senate hopeful Charles Booker visits WKU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Thursday afternoon, U.S. Senate hopeful Charles Booker stopped by the campus of Western Kentucky University.  Running as a Democrat, he is looking to unseat Republican Senator Rand Paul. He said he’s usually one of the youngest in the room in the political space, and it’s important to hear this generation of voices. He talked to students about…

Bruster’s introduces oat milk flavors, free waffle cone with pajamas

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Bruster’s Ice Cream here in Bowling Green is introducing some new flavors to their menu…and they’re made with oat milk! Robert Alford, owner of Bruster’s, said these flavors give options to people who don’t eat dairy, are vegan, or just want an alternative to regular ice cream.  The flavors include your basic ones like Vanilla and Chocolate…