WARREN COUNTY, Ky.-How would Warren County handle a train derailment similar to the incident in East Palestine, Ohio? “There are a lot of coalitions that work together on a daily basis to train for these types of large disasters,” said Emergency Management director Ronnie Pearson. Freight trains move daily through Bowling Green. CSX will let Emergency Management know some information…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-The chemical train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio has sparked conversations about the transportation of hazardous material throughout our region. News 40 reached out to CSX for comment. “Safety in our communities and for our employees is the highest priority for CSX…. more than 99.9% of all hazmat moved by rail reaches its destination without a release caused…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-It’s Fat Tuesday and one establishment in Bowling Green is celebrating big! 440 Main is celebrating Mardi Gras for the 26th year. The owner is actually from Monroe, Louisiana. They’ll have live music tonight by the Dad Bods and Marmalade for those dining in. Dinner specials include fresh oysters, baked oysters champagne, fire cracker fried gator bites, king…
EDMONSON CO., Ky.-Governor Andy Beshear paid a visit to Edmonson County High School earlier this afternoon. Beshear was there to present funding to renovate the local area vocational educational center, promote tourism and improve infrastructure. Beshear announced $10 million in funding for renovations, $36,000 to the Edmonson Convention and Tourist Commission and $736,000 to the Edmonson County Water District. “This…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-This week marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine and amplified the war that started in 2014. “Many of the Ukrainians, who love their country and are hoping to go back in a couple of months find themselves wondering when they will ever go back,” said International Center of Kentucky Executive Director and CEO Albert Mbanfu. This is…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-This morning, a large donation was made in honor of Carl Sweeney at Natcher Elementary. The Natcher BETA Club donated $3,000 towards the Carl Sweeney Memorial Scholarship. Mr. Sweeney was the elementary school’s first custodian, serving from 1990 to 2002. He made an impact in every child’s life that he met. “It was real special. You know my…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- No matter what, keep it rollin’! “It just feels good to have smiles on kids’ faces,” said Lost River Elementary 6th grade student and BETA Club member Edmir ‘Eddy’ Sakanovic. The BETA students at Lost River Elementary are asking for donations of rolling backpacks for their service project “Keep It Rollin”. “Our rolling backpack program is for…
KENTUCKY-Governor Beshear addressed a number of topics important to the Commonwealth in today’s Team Kentucky update. Beshear spoke about business investments and ventures that are growing the state’s economy. The past two years have been the best for economic development. Beshear was asked about the Kentucky Supreme Court’s decision earlier today to keep the two state abortion restrictions in place…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Jonesville was a vibrant African American community in Bowling Green from 1881 to the 1960s. “It’s amazing how many people were like I had no idea that this happened to this particular community here in Bowling Green,” said Kentucky Museum Executive Director Brent Bjorkman. An urban renewal redevelopment was proposed to expand WKU, which would dismantle the community. …
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Senate Bill 115 would limit where adult-oriented businesses, such as drag shows, can be in Kentucky. The bill calls for restrictions about where they can be performed- it would ban drag performances within 1000 yards of schools, churches, parks, trails and residences. It also applies to restaurants that would host a drag show. Many drag performances here would…
