BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The economy affects everyone, especially our small businesses, and some of the first things to see increase are more luxury items like chocolate. This year, the price of chocolate is going up, in some cases drastically, and, unfortunately, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Mom and pop shops around the country like Mary Jane’s Chocolates here…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After a recent land purchase across from the current Kyrock Elementary, Edmonson County Schools is gearing up for construction. Superintendent Brian Alexander said “From an educational standpoint, we don’t feel like our kids take a backseat to anyone…” via Zoom today when talking about the announcement of building a new elementary school in the Kyrock community….
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – On the morning of Tuesday, February 3, a family home burned down which left a big hole. Paul Nourse, who had been living there his whole left told News 40 that he “lost everything” due to the fire that started in his childhood home. Nourse was asleep on the couch that morning, and said first responders woke…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At the Michael Buchanon Park Gymnasium, Warren County Parks & Rec is preparing for their annual “My Girl Dance”. The event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green along with the Warren County Public Library in order to make everything completely free, WCPR just ask that everyone register ahead of time at https://www.warrencountyky.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/ so that…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – February 4 is known as World Cancer Day, a day dedicated to celebrating survivors, remembering those who fought and supporting those who still grieve. News 40 spoke to Dr. Irene Li at Med Center Health about the terrible disease that causes much heartache. Li said cancer research has come a long way and with early detection,…
MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – Due to the departure of former mayor Annie Swift, the city council has appointed a new mayor to finish out her term. Ricky Line has taken the office of mayor at the behest of his fellow city council members after serving on the council for eight years. Line told News 40 that he decided to run for…
BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – At the start of the work day Wednesday, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office engaged in a pursuit that almost crossed county lines. News 40 spoke to chief deputy Clay DeWeese, who detailed a pursuit Wednesday morning in Edmonson County, starting with a call made at 7:55 a.m. of a man holding two victims at gun point in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – “That is not our goal or mission”, said Officer Ronnie Ward of the Bowling Green Police Department. With Immigration and Customs Enforcement visiting different communities in the country, News 40 sought a comment from BGPD to ask about working with ICE. Public Affairs Office Ronnie Ward told us that if there was some sort of directive…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Today, Stephen Harmon marks his 25th anniversary of public service in Warren County. Harmon told News 40 that he started off as an 18-year-old high school senior in a part-time dispatch role, never knowing it would lead to a career. Harmon said not only is he proud of his 17 years at the Warren County Sheriff’s…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Global Child Travel & Purpose show host Augusto Valverde is back in Bowling Green this weekend to hang out with the community. On Saturday, February 1 at the Crossland Community Church, there will be a public viewing of the Global Child episode filmed in Bowling Green. At the viewing, the Valverde will do a Q&A for…
