BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Longtime Western Kentucky University supporter Pete Mahurin passed away on Oct. 27, 2021, after a recent illness. “Kacy and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Pete Mahurin,” WKU President Timothy C. Caboni said. “Pete and his wife, Dixie, have been among the most generous and loyal supporters in WKU’s history, and their contributions…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police department was notified on Friday of an alleged sexual abuse incident that repportedly occured on school property involving a Glasgow Independent School student and an unidentified staff member. GPD is investigating this case and has full cooperation from the Glasgow Independent School System.
GLASGOW, KY. – October 15, 2021 – Today, Barren Inc., The Barren County Chamber of Commerce revealed its new brand to chamber membership. After careful consideration, the Chamber chose a new logo that reflects a more modern look and captures thier mission to be “Your Partner for Business Growth” as the premier business membership organization in Barren County. “We are…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The statistics of suicide are often ignored. Many families often talk about it only in hushed whispers because the pain is so deep. News 40’s Morgan Hoover sat down and spoke with a family member who still gets emotional, even though she lost her sister 11 years ago. “10 years later, 11 years later, it still…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Toby Keith fans are gearing up for a big concert this weekend at the Bowling Green Ballpark, but ticket sales are not what venue managers expected. Not as many tickets have been sold as expected. Local radio hosts have been helping promote the show by giving away tickets. WGGC radio in Bowling Green is even hosting…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Many education experts are concerned after the Kentucky Department of Education releases school report card data for 2020-2021 school year. This year’s results suggest a huge number of students fall short of standards in Reading and Math. The pandemic meant fewer students actually took the standardized tests last year. But, the data does underscore what state…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- BGMU Water Crews will have both lanes of State Street closed between Kiss Me Quick Avenue and College Heights Boulevard on Thursday, September 30 beginning at 10 p.m. as they repair a water main. Crews anticipate the closure to last approximately six hours. Crews are anticipating to complete work in the shortest time frame possible. Motorists are…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This past weekend, supporters of the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center rappelled from Stadium Park Plaza to raise money and awareness for children who have been sexually abused. News 40’s evening anchor, Morgan Hoover went “over the edge” Saturday at the center’s annual ‘Over The Edge’ event. The Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center serves…
BOWLING GREEN, KY, September 1, 2021 – The National Corvette Museum Board of Directors has selected Sharon Brawner to serve as President and CEO of the National Corvette Museum. Brawner joins the National Corvette Museum, effective today, from Nashville, TN where she served as the longtime Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the Country Music Hall of Fame®…
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Kentucky doctor is accused of a botched baby delivery while worrying about missing his vacation flight. A complaint has been filed against Gerald W. Thorpe, M. D. as a result of the incident that took place at T.J Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. That filing can be read here. According to the complaint, on September 13th,…
