Author: Riley Guertin

‘Ethan’s Act’ would strengthen animal torture laws in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A bill circulating through the Kentucky House right now aims to bring harsher punishments for those who abuse animals. House Bill 258, better known as Ethan’s Act, is looking to increase the penalty for those found guilty of torturing dogs or cats. The bill would specify what torturing an animal means. In this case, it’s defined as…

Sunrise Spotlight: Hightail’n for Hadley Jo

On our Thursday edition of Sunrise Spotlight, we met with Ashley Brindley from the Hadley Jo Foundation. She gave us the inside scoop on this year’s 5k Run and 1K walk, Hightail’n for Hadley Jo. This event will be held on Saturday, March 16th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Chaney’s Dairy Barn. Their goal is to raise awareness…

Pet of the Day: Chester

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Chester. This one-year-old shepherd mix is super sociable and loves people. He’s not very loud and the shelter tells us that he can sit and give paw so if you’re looking for a pup that’s easy to train he’s the one…

Four Things you Need to Know This Thursday!

Before you kickstart your Thursday, here are four things you need to know! Meteorologist Darius Mack is tracking rainy skies this afternoon, so make sure you grab that umbrella and keep the rain boots on standby. Then, break out your calendar for two exciting upcoming games over at Western Kentucky University. WKU’s Softball team is taking on Detriot Mercy at…

Living Well: Journaling Improves your Mental Health

It’s a wellness tool that’s gained popularity over the years. Journaling is a way to learn about yourself and help you work through feelings, potentially improving your mental health in the process. In today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover explains how journaling may help you focus and succeed in your daily life.

Pet of the Day: Kaiden

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Kaiden. This two-year-old shepherd mix came in as a stray but is super friendly towards people. He loves taking walks and meeting new folks. You can adopt Kaiden today at the Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society.    

Living Well: Why Teens Should Prioritize Sleep

It’s recommended that teens should sleep eight to ten hours a night, but health experts say many are getting far less than that. And it can have a significant impact on their health and even their development. In today’s Living Well, news 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on how a lack of sleep can affect teens and how parents can…

Emerging Leader: Liam McDonald

For this week’s Emerging Leader, brought to you by Elpo Law, we met with Liam McDonald, an 8th grader with a massive passion for photography. His dreams have led him to be recognized as a Regional Southcentral KY award winner through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, during the 2023 KY State Fair he earned multiple mentions along with Best…