FRANKFORT, Ky. – A new bill requiring school resource officers at every Kentucky school is sparking mixed feelings. House Bill 63 just passed in the House 78-17. The bill says that every school in Kentucky must have at least one school resource officer on campus at all times. It also says that schools who do not have funding for SROs…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A crowd of students gathered on WKU’s campus Friday afternoon to march and protest against sexual violence on campus. The protest was organized in response to the filing of a lawsuit against Western Kentucky University by a WKU student who, according to court documents, says the university failed to protect her from harmful behavior after she…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky lawmakers are announcing a bill to legalize cannabis in the state. A group of democratic lawmakers are calling it the “Let’s Grow” bill. It would legalize cannabis for responsible adult use. It would legalize sales, expunge marijuana crimes, treat people with medical marijuana and tax sales for recreational use. Supporters say marijuana use is already happening…
BOWLING GREEN, KY. – Rising prices continue hitting local families and small businesses. In fact, inflation is the highest it’s been in 40 years. Before the pandemic, our nation’s inflation averaged less than two percent for over a decade. Now, that rate is 7.5 percent. Southcentral Kentuckians are feeling the impact. Governor Beshear said this Wednesday that, “ now…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky is now officially in the no burn season again. From now to the end of April, officials warn people to take caution during Kentucky Forest Fire Hazard season. This means you can’t set fire to anything that’s flammable if you’re inside 150’ from woodland or brush. With high winds on the rise, News 40 Chief…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Western Kentucky University student, who claims she was forced to drink alcohol and then raped on campus, has filed a lawsuit against WKU. The student also names Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Kappa Delta Sorority and several others in the lawsuit for the failure to protect her against harmful behavior. The student says she was forced…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Coach Jill Steffey started Rock Steady boxing gym over five years ago to get people with Parkinson’s up and moving. She said the results speak for themselves. “I’ve had guys come in with tremors. A couple of weeks later their tremors are gone,” said Steffey. John McGuire came here over two years ago after a tough…
EDMONSON COUNTY: After over five years, the Humane Society of Edmonson County is closing its doors. Chairperson Katie Smith said the animals will go to the Warren County/Bowling Green Humane Society. She admits there were multiple factors leading up to the closing, but burn out is the primary cause. HSEC will still exist as a nonprofit on paper, according to…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – A deadly virus detected in a flock of commercial chickens has the Kentucky Department Of Agriculture searching for answers tonight. As of Tuesday, Kentucky and Tennessee are working together after the USDA confirmed a case of avian flu at a chicken operation in Fulton County Kentucky near the Tennessee border. Authorities say the chicken operation alerted the…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Most of us know February 14th for Valentine’s Day, but did you know today is also National Donor Day? Many friends say they’re attached at the hip or share a brain, but when Franklin woman April Sermons says she’d give you a kidney if you need it, she means it literally. When April found out…
