BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s that time our year again when the Franklin R. Sousley Marine Corps League takes up donations for Toys for Tots. Last year, the Marine Corps distributed almost 80,000 toys to 11,000 children. This year, they’re back again at the Walmart off Campbell Lane, hoping to surpass last year’s numbers. Many agencies are involved in collecting,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Over by Lost River Cave, Morgan’s Fresh Cut Tree Lot is setting up for the season. Opening on Black Friday, owner Paxx Burk assured us that they are doing their best to keep the holiday cheer affordable, but you might notice a little less inventory this year. Burk said to News 40, “We’re not going to…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – “I loved growing up in Russellville and people till this day still ask me ‘Where you from?.’ And I always get so excited to say I’m from Russellville, Kentucky.” said Kesi Neblett. Kesi Neblett is the youngest daughter of civil rights veteran Charles Neblett. Over the years, she attended Russellville High School, went on to Gatton…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Downtown Bowling Green is getting even more festive. SOKY Ice Ring makes it way back to the marketplace this season for the 6th year. And this year, for the first time ever, the rink will offer skating lessons! Among free teaching, leagues will also take place on the ice. News 40 swung by as the crew…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’re looking for holiday fun next week, SKyPAC has you covered. At the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, holiday cheer will be had throughout the week. Of course, some events are ticketed but fun nonetheless. Monday, the center will begin their 8th annual Gingerbread Homes for the Arts festival. At 10 a.m. on Monday morning,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Nearing the anniversary of the tornadoes that struck Bowling Green, over on River St., one small business is laying new roots. Musser Automotive, a repair shop in Bowling Green since 2014 has recently relocated. After being destroyed by the tornadoes ripping through town, the shop has finally resettled and attempting to come back. News 40 spoke…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This weekend, Bowling Green hosted a long time event, the World’s Greatest Studio Tour, detailing the studios of local artists for the public’s enjoyment. Eleven local artists opened up their studios around downtown to let residents take a gander at their work. News 40 perused the tour, and we came across an artist named Alice Waddell…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Leading up to Veteran’s Day, Veteran’s Club Inc. came down from Louisville to support Bowling Green veterans in a special way, with a parade and ruck. Hundreds of participants carried out the 5k and 12k ruck, from high school students to veterans to prelude Veteran’s Day next week. The founder and CEO of the Veteran’s Club,…
BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Two cats in Butler County suffered what seem to be hunting injuries recently. A cat shot clean through with an arrow and a cat who stepped into a fur trap were both brought in to the Butler County Animal Shelter over the past couple of weeks. Both cats had to have surgery as a result of…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Every year, the Kentucky Board of Education looks for teachers to commend on exemplary performance, and this year, they have sights set on Barren County. The Board’s Department of Special Education and Early Learning is considering Logan Brooks, along with two other teachers in the state for recognition of their performance in their field. Brooks in a…
