BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In Bowling Green, the Leader in Me symposium is underway and the region’s very own Warren County Public Schools is the hosting school this year. Leader in Me is a global program that focuses on keeping students at the forefront of the educational process, based on thoughts from the book ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – United Way’s Feed the Need brought volunteers together Friday for a common cause. The food drive was created in response to the increased need in our communities for access to basic needs. On Saturday, March 16, Feed the Need, organized by United Way of Southern Kentucky, continues at several locations by taking donations to fight food…
GLASGOW, Ky. – After receiving a grant from the Airport Improvement Program through the Department of Transportation, the Glasgow Airport will implement a new lighting system. April Russell, Glasgow’s city administrator, said the city, along with the airport, worked on a grant application for the Airport Improvement Program through the Department of Transportation. The grant award is $750,000, which they…
SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Vaping is a popular trend among many people, especially teenagers. Unfortunately, nicotine is highly addictive and poses many health risks to minors. News 40 spoke to Shelly Thomas, youth resource director with Barren County Schools, and Leslie McCoy, Bowling Green Independent School District’s director of communications, who both told us that it’s a big problem. Both…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – March 14 is National Pi Day. Pi Day starts off as 3.14, which matches what the calendar reads every year, and there are all kinds of ways to celebrate! At Blaze Pizza in Bowling Green, they do something pretty neat and have been for the last eight years – selling pizza for just $3.14 which to…
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – It is expected to be a big boon to Logan County in the next 18 to 20 months, hoping to attract businesses with a large economic impact with Logan County. It’s been a thought for many years but is now getting off the ground after receiving a $2 million grant from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With 50 days left in the legislative session for 2024, Senate Bill 8 is making it’s way through and raising some concerns in Frankfort. Senate Bill 8 at large aims to give the power to the people, allowing them to vote in who they think should sit on the Kentucky Board of Education, the body that…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Empowerment Group Making A Difference is a coalition of individuals hoping to serve community, and their latest venture is a veteran’s resource fair at 920 Morgantown Road on March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. News 40 spoke to Barry Prude, a retired first sergeant with the United States Army, who told us that…
LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Two different organizations are introducing and reintroducing themselves to the community this year to better help the four-legged residents of Logan County. Newly formed nonprofit Spayed and Aid of Kentucky just received their incorporation back in early January and are hitting the ground running with several events scheduled for the coming weeks and just finishing their…
EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Recently the Edmonson County Water District has taken on new management, which means changes are coming to the department. News 40 spoke to Kevin Shaw, the new manager, who said “we accept some of our shortcomings” when asked about what he hopes for the future. Shaw said he has been in contact with Congressman Brett Guthrie,…
