Author: Meghann Stamps

Sen. McConnell addresses labor shortage & more

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – After signing off on the one trillion dollar infrastructure bill, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said the Biden Administration will not get the same bipartisan support needed to pass the social spending bill now on the table in the House. News 40 caught up with the senator in Logan County Tuesday afternoon to ask about the controversial…

Organization needs breast milk donors to help neonatal babies

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One organization is asking mothers to donate their breast milk.  The Milk Bank helps local hospitals get the breast milk that they need to feed premature and sick infants in neonatal ICUs.  They help out hospitals in surrounding states including the Med Center in Bowling Green.  The Milk Bank has had 50 percent more requests for…

Mother begging for your help to find her 3-year-old

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tennessee family is begging for help to find their missing 3-year-old. Noah Clare was last seen in Beaver Dam, Kentucky with his dad, Jacob Clare, Friday. Amanda Ennis, Noah’s mother, said Clare was supposed to bring Noah back to Gallatin, Tennessee Sunday, but her son never came home. “He could be anywhere right now,” said…

Small Businesses rally to celebrate 80-year-old’s birthday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman celebrates a milestone birthday with the help of an entire community. Donna Woods is true lover of life. At 80-years-young, she’s already planning her next adventure, but something about Bowling Green’s square always calls her home.  “I’ve had the good fortune to be able to travel a lot, and I’ve seen a…

Transpark business owner reflects on choosing Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green has had some exciting news lately with Tyson Foods expanding to the city’s transpark. The addition makes the transpark almost double its original size, and the transpark couldn’t have gotten here with one man’s vision. Bilstein Group owner and CEO Marc Oehler saw the potential of the transpark in its humble beginnings. He saw…

Indian Hills celebrates new clubhouse two years after burned to ash

BOLWING GREEN, Ky. – December 7, 2019 was day literally burned into the Bowling Green communities hearts. Indian Hills Country Club was engulfed in flames. Following the fire, Robert Crowe, a member since 1968, said, “It’s just a bad day… Bad day for everybody.” At the time, 2019 Head Club Professional John Mullendore said, “I’m just in shock. I’m just…

Horse Cave man sentenced for stealing firearms from employer

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – 41-year-old Brandon Wayne Parker tried his hand at theft… but this was no petty burglary… He stole almost $100,000 worth of guns.  Parker pleaded guilty to stealing approximately 335 firearms from Master Pawn in Horse Cave while he worked there as a manager from 2016-2018. The Horse Cave native learned his sentence Wednesday – 82 months…

Govt. soon requiring many American workers to be vaccinated

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In the next few days, companies with more than 100 employees can expect to learn more about an emergency vaccine mandate. President Biden announced in September that businesses with at least 100 workers will be required to vaccinate their workforce or require weekly Covid tests.  The Biden Administration will require companies to give employees paid time…

BG locals clash over pride parade

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two weekends ago, the 2021 Pride Festival ran in Bowling Green. Tuesday afternoon, some people showed up none-too-pleased at the Bowling Green City Commissioners meeting to voice their concerns about the drag shows. Some of the public comments expressed at Tuesday’s city commission meeting included: “He or she twerked and pumped like a dog in heat….

Chaney’s Dairy Barn announces partnership with Kroger

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Chaney’s Dairy Barn and Kroger officially announced their partnership Tuesday afternoon. 41 Kentucky Kroger’s now sell Chaney’s Milk in their stores.  Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles attended the conference, saying he was proud to announce that Kroger’s are officially stocking the Kentucky Proud milk on their shelves.  4th generation owner of Chaney’s Dairy Barn, Carl…