BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Voting is a great civic duty and should be available to every U.S. citizen, even those with disabilities. Voting can be a stressful situation for many people, including those with disabilities whether cognitive or physical, to which one nonprofit worker can attest. News 40 spoke to The Hive’s member and family engagement manager on Monday, who…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Amendment 2 has generated a lot of buzz around Kentucky this election season, and local educators fear what public school systems will look like if it passes. News 40 spoke to Shannah Banks Dixon and Amber Bradshaw, who work at the Housing Authority of Bowling Green, a small community for those who benefit from low income…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – As we inch closer to January 1, processors, cultivators and storefronts are preparing for medical marijuana to become legal in Kentucky. In south central Kentucky, several businesses have been given the green light to help bring medical cannabis to the state and while thousands of people across Kentucky have their reservations, many others have voiced support for…
SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – Halloween is a widely celebrated holiday in America and Smiths Grove is a good place to be during the holiday. Hundreds of people could be seen walking up and down the stretch as houses and businesses gave out candy to eager trick-or-treaters. News 40 was on the scene and spoke to a newly arrived resident and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The office is located in Bowling Green, but they serve the entire BRADD area. On Monday, the Center for Accessible Living held an open house in order to meet new clients and form new community partnerships. CAL looks to empower individuals with disabilities and assist them however they can through a variety of different services in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department opened up to the public Friday in order to help out one of their own. BGPD held a chili lunch event today to raise money for officer Dale Barbiea as he battles cancer. Members of the community funneled in and out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. exchanging donations for bowls…
An American flag sits in floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the Shore Acres neighborhood Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University students are currently raising money for hurricane relief with an online campaign. It’s called “Race 4 Relief”, and can be found on Facebook and Instagram and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the Baxter’s plant in North Carolina severely damaged by Hurricane Helene, some hospitals have experienced an IV fluid shortage. Baxter is a company that provides IV fluids, irrigation solutions and other medical supplies, with one of the global company’s plants shut down until early 2025. Med Center’s chief medical officer, Dr. William Moss, told News…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Spooky season is here, and Med Center EMS offered some tips today on being safe while taking part in the festivities. EMS field supervisor Stephen Parrott told News 40 that when it come to carving pumpkins, children should always have adult supervision, and everyone should always make sure they are cutting away from their body to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new expression of art is on display in front of the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, the first of several across the community. Arts of Southern Kentucky is pushing for public art to take root in Bowling Green. This morning in front of SKyPAC, a bronze statue titled “Dancing in The Spirit” was unveiled to…
