BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival is set for Oct. 14. However, most people that make the trip downtown are unsure of where to park. The Downtown Development Commission of the City of Bowling Green has created a parking map that shows the more than 1,200 free parking spots in downtown Bowling Green. If you’re unsure of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It may be Halloween season, but it’s not too early to start thinking about Thanksgiving in November, especially if you don’t have a way to eat a traditional family meal. That’s why the Wheeldon Company and OPC Pest Services are teaming up with the Barren River Area Development District to provide more than 40 families with…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The KHSAA is facing a referee shortage after recent incidents involving athletic officials, like parents verbally and even sometimes physically assaulting game referees. These issues have been prevalent in many sports leagues, whether youth, AAU or high school sports. News 40 spoke with one local high school official, who explained what he thinks is the cause…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Have you ever heard of gleaning? It solves two local problems: food waste and hunger. This week, a local organization is celebrating those efforts. Glean Kentucky has been in Bowling Green since September of 2020. To celebrate their anniversary, they’ll be hosting Glean Fest on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 3 to 5 P.M. at the First…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Driving down Magnolia Street in Bowling Green, you might notice a bit of a fright at the Carn-Evil of Chaos. “We’ve always enjoyed Halloween.. we enjoyed building the props, doing the shows… we enjoy watching the people’s eyes when they come up and see it,” Robert Hazel, one of the designers, says. One pair has bonded…
PLANO, Ky. – The Red Cross wants to make sure you’re aware of any severe weather like what we saw Thursday morning. At the Plano Fire Department, they were giving out free weather radios to the public. A presentation was given talking about how to use it and what scenarios it alerts you for. The Red Cross stresses the importance…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A pair of pilots were tragically found dead Thursday morning near Ohio and Daviess Counties after flying out of Bowling Green Regional Airport towards Owensboro. A student pilot and his trainer were doing what is called a touch and go. “What that is, is repeated takeoffs and landings without coming to a full stop. It allows…
Photo source: Edmonson County Tourism Commission/FacebookBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Production is now underway on a brand new thriller movie being shot in south central Kentucky. “Horntak” involves a family escaping from a cult-like group in the woods. The movie is still being filmed, so details are scarce at the moment. News 40 was able to speak with a couple of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Oct. 14 is a big day for astronomers, but don’t feel like you’re left out either. The latest annular solar eclipse is set to take place from around 10:30 to 1:30. The maximum eclipse, or the point where the moon is closest to the center of the sun, will be at 12:04. If you’re looking at…
BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – As we enter the fall season, you may be thinking about those Halloween decorations. The Edmonson County Tourism Commission is hosting the first ever Fall Decorations Contest in the county. You can decorate your house, business or lawn in two different categories: Autumn/Fall or Halloween. A winner in each category receives a trophy to display. The idea…
