AUBURN, Ky. – The nursing home is small and not too fancy but has a caring staff. Speaking with resident Sandra Smith, she said out of the three nursing homes she’s been to in past years that the one in Auburn has been the best for her. The Auburn Tourism Center made a Facebook post urging the community to send…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Though it’s not as sizable, the cause is still great. Dance Big Red started out as a fundraising venture at Western Kentucky University to benefit Norton’s Children’s Hospital, eventually making its way down to elementary schools. Any money raised through the events goes straight to Norton’s to help families who might need some financial assistance. The…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police have just won the title for a second time in a row for best cruiser. It’s a yearly contest held by the American Association of State Troopers, and on their Facebook page they ask followers to vote for the best looking squad cars across the country. KSP just got their plaque in the…
SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Love is a beautiful thing but can leave us in a bad place from time to time. Of course holidays can be tough for anyone for a variety of reasons, but Valentine’s Day is just a tad different. It’s a time of the year where the focus is solely on relationships. That can be hard for…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is partnering with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force to combat and mitigate internet incidents with kids. Although Safer Internet Day is on Feb. 7, you can put some practices into place regularly to ensure technology is a safer place for your family. With the dangers of the internet, law enforcement…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In downtown Bowling Green, you can find Mary Jane’s Chocolates, who just got featured on “Only In Your State.” Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Only in Your State listed seven old school chocolate stores in the commonwealth, the trail taking you across almost 500 miles of the state. From Bellevue to Louisville, over to Frankfort and Lexington,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Educators across Kentucky are all abuzz with Beshear’s new proposal to bolster the public education system. News 40 spoke to a few educators in Barren County about how they felt and the talks seemed optimistic. Assistant superintendent Cortni Crews said that teachers are the backbone and jump starter for every career. Crews told News 40 that…
GLASGOW, Ky. – To help new mothers gain some confidence in their role, T.J. Samson Community Hospital is holding free classes to help with breastfeeding and childbirth. Ashley Blythe, registered nurse and lactation consultant for T.J. Samson said she’s “passionate about breastfeeding and childbirth and just wants everyone to have a good experience” like her. Blythe said to News 40…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University’s Intercultural Student Engagement Center is filling February with events to celebrate this Black History Month. On Feb. 1 , the opening ceremony for Black History Month was held at the Harbaugh Club in Houchens Stadium. Assistant director of ISEC, Lamario Moore, said this is all about celebration and remembrance. Students gathered at the…
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – It may have not occurred to you before, but Mammoth Cave has a lot of black history. In the month of February, Mammoth Cave is hoping to share with the public their 200 years or so of black history through tour guide talks at the visitor center twice a day during week days, and 4 times…
