BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – During the summer months, there are several hazards to worry about. In times of high heat, checking behind you before you exit the vehicle is important. Small children and animals don’t do that great in the heat, and it’s even worse in the car where the temperature can rise exponentially. Accidents happen, but law enforcement say…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local art teachers from local public schools, and just a few from Tennessee, visited Western for some fun and education. during the introductory speech for the day, there were a few words about the importance of arts and a societal fear of studying for something intangible, to which every educator News 40 spoke to had a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The non-profit organization Hope Harbor is having a fundraising event Friday evening, themed after the 1920s. Hope Harbor is a non-profit that assists with sexual trauma, hoping to empower those who have become victims of sexual abuse and assault and with their fundraiser at the end of the week, they’re hoping provide some info as to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society is ramping up activity again with it being cat mating season. Emily Cothran, manager of the program said in her interview with News 40 that it’s a long term solution to a community issue that can easily get out of control. They use the acronym TNR to remedy the…
SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Even though Kentucky’s spring fire season is technically over, with summer like temperatures on our heels, May is national wildfire awareness month in the U.S. Kessley Baker, a wildfire mitigation specialist with the Kentucky Division of Forestry said Kentucky averages about 700 wildfires around this time of year with 60% of them usually a result of…
GLASGOW, Ky. – At the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery, dozens of community members gathered to honor those who didn’t make it home. During the service, the community band played the songs of each branch of the military and gave out some awards to some veterans in attendance all while guest speakers spoke meaningful words about those “who pay the ultimate price”…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s an annual contest held by Spencer’s that barista’s foam at the mouth over, a shot at some cash and bragging rights. We’ve all seen the over the top kinds of shapes and figures that top off one of the most poplar caffeinated beverages, well Spencer’s is offering baristas the chance to show their stuff so…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Duncan Hines isn’t just a baking brand, he was a real person born in Bowling Green in the year 1880. News 40 spoke to Bowling Green’s Downtown Development Coordinator about what the city and county hope to do this year, and they are ecstatic about what is to come. Telia Butler said in her interview that…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At White Squirrel Brewery, a professional whiskey sommelier gave attendees a tour of Scotland, through scotch. Community Education does their best to provide the community a variety of events both fun and educational, available for sign-up on their website and this one was outfitted for a spirited crowd, with a history lesson spread throughout. Zach Smith,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Memorial Day weekend is always stressful for the roads, and this year they’ll be carrying pre-pandemic levels of travel. Lynda Lambert, a spokesperson for AAA in the East Central area told news 40 that 42.3 million people are estimated to be traveling at least 50 miles from home this year with a little over 3 million…
