Author: Lexi Schweinert

Biggest horse races of the year for Kentucky Downs

FRANKLIN, Ky.-Over the weekend, the biggest races of the year for Kentucky Downs took place. Friday through Sunday, locals and visitors from out of state flocked to the track to watch nearly a dozen races every day, enjoy cocktails, and bet on horses.  The weekend is one of the shortest thoroughbred horse racing meets in North America and features more…

Sen. Rand Paul in Morgantown, talks 9/11 anniversary

MORGANTOWN, Ky.- On Wednesday afternoon, Senator Rand Paul visited the University of Kentucky Extension Office in Morgantown.  Dozens of community leaders attended to discuss issues important to them and their local area. Topics included the idea of natural immunity from having Covid, children and vaccinations, unemployment checks, and the Afghanistan exit.  After the event, News 40 asked Paul how he…

Sen. Rand Paul visits Hope Center for Pregnancy Care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Senator Rand Paul stopped in Bowling Green Tuesday to take a tour of the Hope Center for Pregnancy Care.  The center offers pregnancy services, individual, marital and group counseling for a variety of life’s circumstances and seasons. Paul met with staff to discuss the goals for their future.  Paul also answered questions about Covid-19, discussing the variant…

U.S. Senate recognizes Lisa’s Fifth Street Diner

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – “Welcome” It’s a sign that’s been hanging on Lisa’s Fifth Street Diner since owner Lisa Parker opened the doors to her business 11 years ago.  And today, Senator Rand Paul honored the diner as U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week. “Very honored, very grateful, very emotional,” said Parker. Community leaders from Bowling Green came to…