Author: Noah Faerber

Barren County celebrates 225 years of history

GLASGOW, Ky. – In Barren County, a celebration took place for the past 225 years of the county’s history. Glasgow Square was filled to the brim with vendors and food trucks, and the community was able to see a tractor show, participate in a cornhole tournament and so much more. One of the more unique contests was the Beard &…

Art in the Park at Basil Griffin Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Basil Griffin Park played host to a unique kind of fun this weekend, and it didn’t even involve any physical activity. The first Art in the Park event took place on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon. The morning featured many different stations, where kids and their families could create crafts and paint the sidewalk…

Rand Paul stops in Simpson County at GOP picnic

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Sen. Rand Paul made an appearance alongside other top GOP figures from the Commonwealth in Simpson County on Saturday. The Simpson County Republican Party hosted a picnic event at the Loving Chapel Stables in Franklin. Paul was there to introduce Republican nominee Daniel Cameron, who also spoke to those in attendance. News 40 asked Paul for an…

WKU student athletes visit the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Student athletes are visiting the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society today. WKU athletes were at the humane society Friday morning to play around with the dogs and cats. This also helped them to find forever homes. A Hilltopper baseball player says it’s fun to come out and play with some furry friends for a while….

Kentucky Downs continues its racing into September

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Live horse racing continues at Kentucky Downs in Franklin. Saturday, a total of 6 $1,000,000 races will take place at the track, where you can quench your sports betting thirst while waiting for a sportsbook to open. On Sunday, two races worth $500,000 each will happen, while another 2 take place on Wednesday. If you’ve never been…

Sports betting update for The Mint Gaming Hall & Kentucky Downs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You may be wondering when you can visit The Mint Gaming Hall and Kentucky Downs to get in on the sports betting action. There’s still no official announcement on an in-person sportsbook at The Mint’s locations in Bowling Green or Franklin. The good news is that South Central Kentuckians won’t have to wait too much longer…

Tidball’s for sale after over 20 years of business

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local hot spot for the independent music scene is up for sale after 20-plus years of business. An ode to one of America’s best dive bars has never been more fitting, as Tidball’s, one of the most popular spots in Bowling Green, is up for sale after more than 20 years. “Me and Brian and…

Daniel Cameron stops in Scottsville, comments on Mitch McConnell incident

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Republican gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron made a stop in Allen County Tuesday. Cameron is continuing his “Fight for Kentucky Values” tour ahead of the November election. He hit many major campaign topics on Tuesday, but he also commented on Senator McConnell’s health. “Obviously, I’m grateful for his leadership and his service… and let me say this, I…

Bowling Green Police Department gives tips after alleged threat at Bowling Green High School

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Many parents may be worried about a potential threat at Bowling Green High School. Local law enforcement says that threat is being taken seriously and they’re working with the school district to keep everyone safe. The school district says they received calls and reports through the Safe Schools Tip Line and immediately contacted the Bowling Green…