Author: Riley Guertin

Pet of the Day: Big Head

We’d like you to meet Big Head, for today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust. This three-year-old pit mix absolutely loves to play and is a huge fan of tennis balls. Big Head doesn’t seem to know any tricks just yet, but he could learn pretty quickly! You can adopt Big Head today at…

Living Well: How to Talk to Kids About Cancer

More than two million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year alone, and certain cancers are being found more often in younger adults. While talking to children about a cancer diagnosis is hard, experts say it’s important. In today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on how to have this tough conversation.

Emerging Leader: Alexander Ladd and STLP

Today on Emerging Leader, we sat down with Alexander Ladd, a senior from Allen-Scottsville High School. He told us all about his experience with the Student Technology Leadership Program as he represents Allen County. Tune in to News 40 at Noon every Monday for Emerging Leader, brought to you by ELPO Law.

Sunrise Spotlight: Dash for Sheldon 2024

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we sat down with Ashley Reynolds from Kentucky Kids on the Block. She told us all about how we can get ready to participate in this year’s Dash for Sheldon. This is a free event for kiddos throughout South Central Kentucky, with several running times available.   To register or learn more about the event, you…

Pet of the Day: Ghost

We’d like you to meet Ghost, for today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust. Ghost is one years old but came into the Humane Society as a stray, so not too much is known about him. But what we do know, is that he’s super soft and loves to be held. You can adopt…

Living Well: The Future Of Transplants With Pig Organs

For the first time, doctors say they’ve successfully completed the transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney into a living person. That person is a 62-year-old man who had been diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease. In today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on the impact this may have on the future of treating human disease.