Author: Riley Guertin

UPDATE: More than 100 adoptions take place during code red at local shelter

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You may remember last week when we reported that the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society was in code red. Thanks to the community, over 100 cats and dogs are now in their forever homes. The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society says that 152 adoptions took place last weekend during their code red event. The shelter says…

Safe Syringe Program coming to Edmonson County

EDMONSON Co., Ky..- More harm reduction services are opening up in Edmonson County, thanks to the Barren River Area District Health Department. Starting on July 2, the health department will be offering their Syringe Exchange Program. This free and anonymous program provides clean syringes, Narcan, testing strips, and recovery support. Next week, you can visit the Edmonson County Health Department…

Park City’s Bark Park is now open!

PARK CITY, Ky.- The Bark Park at H.P Thomas Park is now open and city officials celebrated this weekend with a ribbon cutting. There are multiple shade trees to keep your pup cool, along with a dog fountain to keep your furry pal hydrated. These improvements come after years of renovation to the area, and a large grant from Hill’s…

The Hart County Animal Shelter needs supplies!

HART COUNTY, Ky.- The Hart County Animal Shelter needs supplies, and they’re asking for the community’s help. Below is a list of all shelter needs: dry dog food canned dog food carabiners/double-ended bolt straps tarp straps (with S hooks) sponsor a dog’s adoption fee magic erasers bleach free & gentle detergent paper towels slip leashes Kong toys no-hide dog chews…

Street closure in Glasgow this week

GLASGOW, Ky.- Motorists, there’s a street closure in Glasgow this week. The city of Glasgow announced early Tuesday morning that both East and Westbound lanes of West Main St., from the Square to Liberty St. will be closed this week. The roads will be closed from 4:30 P.M. to midnight on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. There are detours…

Topper Tuesday: Todd Stewart

For this week’s Topper Tuesday, News 40 Sports Anchor Cole Scott sat down with the Director Of Athletics of Western Kentucky University, Todd Stewart. Tune in as they talk about the big wins from last season, football, volleyball and so much more!  

Sunrise Spotlight: Graves Gilbert Clinic Health Walk

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, we sat down with Dr. Amy Gearlds. She told us all about tomorrow’s Graves Gilbert Clinic Health Walk at Lost River Cave. The Graves Gilbert Clinic Health walk is described as a way to bring providers and patients together to connect all while enjoying a walk outdoors. Rain or shine, stop by to learn…

Living Well: How To Reduce Kids Summer Screen Time

Looking at a screen or scrolling on social media can be addicting for everyone, especially for our children and teens. The average time a child between the ages of eight and eighteen spends in front of a screen per day is eight hours a day. In today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has ways to reduce kids’ screen time…

Pet of the Day: Little Momma

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Little Momma. This sweet girl is a one-year-old pit mix who was surrendered multiple times due to no fault of her own. The Humane Society says she’s great with other dogs and is very smart. She already knows how to sit…