BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new and exciting source of entertainment could bode harmful for some. It’s legal to bet on sports now in the Commonwealth, which will generate over 20 million dollars for the state but it could be bad news for some who struggle with addiction or have more addictive personalities. News 40 spoke to two therapists from…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At the Lisa Rice branch of the Warren County Public Library, LifeSkills hosted an event for expecting and postpartum mothers. LifeSkills helps to offer the KY Moms MATR program which seeks to help connect mothers with resources they might need such as WIC or SNAP benefits among other things. Whitley Puckett who helps coordinate these “baby…
AUBURN, Ky. – In Logan County, one of the longest running festivals is about to hit for the 32nd time. Bluegrass is a genre of music unlike any other that not so ironically originated in Kentucky that still attracts many people. News 40 spoke to festival coordinators Lauren and Jaymes Dulworth who took over the festival 9 years ago after…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A community staple attraction developed by a family that’s been around for 8 generations, Chaney’s Diary Barn has touched a lot of people over the years it’s been operational. Carl Chaney who owns the farm alongside his wife Debra, just got etched into the newest version of the farm’s corn maze. Carl said he and Debra…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Three separate organizations were all giving out food today across Franklin to those in need. At Jim Roberts Community Park, you would have seen Community Action out serving food drive-thru style to families based on income. Community Action is a non-profit that stands to break through hurdles citizens might have such as paying bills on time. News…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – At the Franklin Presbyterian Church, non-profit organization Live The Proof will be giving away around 3,000 pounds of food in their “super grocery store”. Tammie McCory who started the organization said they’re just there to help people who need it. The group focuses on the homeless, mentally ill and children transitioning out of foster care. McCory said…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – City hall turned into what felt like a homecoming event to honor a longstanding city servant, Joe Denning. Denning has lived quite a life, he served in city government for 27 years and through that time he’s been bowling green’s first black mayor, first black city commissioner and served on the school board. He was also…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Associates in Pediatric Therapy sees kids with a variety of needs, and with their ability to range from speech to behavioral therapy, they help to push a lot of kids. The week of Aug. 21 to Aug. 25 was Superhero Week at APT, so clients showed up as their favorite hero for their appointment. News 40…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear gave a “Team Kentucky” update this morning in which he gave a message to Kentuckians. Beshear told the Commonwealth that we’ve survived many a weather phenomenon and he wants everyone to survive this one too. The Governor said a significant portion of Kentucky is under a heat warning and simply told people to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -The first republican primary debate just took place and it was a heated one for sure. News 40 spoke a professor of political science at Western Kentucky University to weigh in a little on the first debate Thursday night, he said it made for “interesting theater”. He noted that former president Donald Trump not being present and…
