BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s a big deal – a total eclipse, and on a Monday, no less. Roads near western Kentucky are sure to be crowded leading up to and after the big cosmic event. News 40 spoke to Wes Watt with District 3 of the Kentucky Department of Transportation, who said if you’re going to be out that…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – National nonprofit organization Guardians of The Children is a group of largely motorcyclists that advocate for children’s safety, and April is a month close to their hearts across the country. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Vette City chapter just put out their blue pinwheels to stir up conversation around such a big topic…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Around the world, April is known as Autism Awareness Month where we celebrate differences and recognize individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. At the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at WKU, the Kelly Autism Program offers the community and college students support if needed with a variety of things related to Autism. News 40 spoke to the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With the possibility of severe weather coming on Tuesday, it’s important to stay informed and know where to go. News 40 spoke to the Gary Petty, the director of emergency management in Allen County, who told us that there can never be enough information shared when it comes to the weather. Petty said he is a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There might be some good news for science lovers in south-central Kentucky with the Kentucky Science Center looking to branch out across the state. News 40 spoke to Telia Butler on Monday, who serves as Bowling Green’s downtown development coordinator. She said that a couple of months ago, the center reached out to the Bowling Green…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’ve ever ridden the bus in Bowling Green, you’ve probably come across Mary Ann Jackson, who’s been driving for 36 years. Jackson retired Friday and News 40 joined her for her last ride, getting some comments from passengers who have all had nothing but good things to say about the driver. Jackson said she will…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – If you’re from Franklin, you’re probably familiar with NEKNAK, which stands for Nolan’s Eggs of Kindness and Nolan’s Acts of Kindness. The community response has been big and Nolan’s family is blown away.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green will be missing a long time bus driver after this week, who has put in decades of service to the city. Mary Jackson has been driving buses for the City of Bowling Green for the last 36 years and will take her last ride on Friday, March 29. News 40 will join her on…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green has recently turned over around 800 items to Western Kentucky University’s Special Collections Library to preserve the history of the historic Shake Rag district. The Southern Queen hotel in downtown Bowling Green’s Shake Rag district was a task that the city wanted to address, hoping to save the historic building and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Further information has been released by Valor Oil after a fire at the company Wednesday in Bowling Green. Company representatives say they’re still reviewing video but are glad everyone is safe. Adam Boarman, a safety and compliance manager at Valor Oil, says they’re grateful to first responders for showing up once the blaze got too big…
