Author: Riley Guertin

Four Things to Know this Monday Morning!

For Monday, March 4th, 2024

Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know this Monday morning! Meteorologist Darius Mack says that this morning, he’s tracking spring-like temperatures with chances for rain scattered around the week. And this year’s Derby Darlin’s, hosted by Glory Baby Ministry is right around the corner but you can still purchase tickets! While VIP tables…

Sunrise Spotlight: Wedge Seminar at WKU

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we sat down in the studio with Dr. Steve Winniger. He told us all about the Wedge Seminar coming to WKU tomorrow. This event is free and open to the public, at the Martins Alumni Center Ballroom. The subjects covered will focus on men’s mental health and their role in our society. For more information, you…

Living Well: Why Kidney Disease is a Silent Killer

This month is National Kidney Month, an estimated 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease. And most of them don’t even know they have it as a person can lose up to 60-percent of their kidney function before noticing any health problems. In today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on how to keep your kidneys healthy and explains…

Pet of the Day: Max

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Max. This two-year-old hound terrier mix is heartworm positive but is being treated for it. This just means he’ll need to be in a calmer environment for the first few months he’s at home. He came into the Humane Society as…

Living Well: Honoring Rare Disease Day

There are more than 7-thousand rare diseases, affecting up to an estimated 30 million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. And many of those diseases have a direct link to your genes. In honor of Rare Disease Day, New’s 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on the importance of genetic testing and one woman’s fight for awareness it’s today’s…

Sunrise Spotlight: Dance Big Red

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we met with Dance Big Red Co-Chairs Hannah Adams and Grant Oller. They told us all about the next upcoming Dance Big Red event. Dance Big Red is organized by students working to change kids’ health and change the future by raising the critical funds needed by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The event is next Friday,…

Pet of the Day: Charles

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Charles. This one-year-old shepherd mix is friendly to family and visitors but not kid-tested. He does know how to sit, shake, and lay down so he’s very susceptible to training. Charles is not safe around bunnies and isn’t the most gentle…

Four Things to know this Thursday!

For Thursday, February 29th, 2024

Here are four things you need to know before heading out the door this morning! Meteorologist Darius Mack says it’s a seasonably cool weather day out there so you may need to grab the jacket and give a little extra time to defrost your car before starting the day. Get ready to head to the Hill because coming up tomorrow…