Author: Riley Guertin

Sunrise Spotlight: Bowling Green Fire Department seeks to recruit new firefighters!

On today’s Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson is sitting down with Tiara Brett and Dylan Hawkins from the Bowling Green Fire Department. Together, they discussed a few upcoming Open Houses, aimed at recruiting new firefighters! Applications are open until May 31st. The first Open House is on Thursday, March 27th at Station #1. The second Open House on Tuesday,…

Sunrise Spotlight: 2025’s Luck Casino Night

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson is sitting down with Danette Idlett, the executive director of Life’s Better Together. These two discussed this year’s Luck Casino night, benefitting the organization! This event is a one-of-a-kind experience with traditional casino games such as blackjack, roulette, and craps. Each guest receives $1000 in play money to use throughout the night…

SoKy’s Choice: The Good Fight 5k 2025

For this week’s SOKY’s Choice, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson is joined by Danette Idett and Chelsea Coleman to talk about The Good Fight 5K. During cancer treatment, many families face difficulties with day-to-day life, especially with making sure bills get paid. With a 5K race coming up, the money that will be raised will help a local family going through…

Pet of the Day: Ingo

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we’d like you to meet Ingo. Ingo is about 7 years old and is so loving. The shelter says she plays well with other dogs and will try to get in your lap for love. Shelter staff share that Ingo is potty trained and very low…

Pet of the Day: Ritz

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we’d like you to meet Ritz. This playful ten-month-old lap is full of life and ready for her next adventure. The shelter says she’s a total ball of energy who is always up for a good time. She’s good with dogs and has quickly become a…

Sunrise Spotlight: Beauty and the Beast, Bed and Breakfast

On today’s Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson is sitting down with Kyle Hadley from the Barn Lot Theatre. Together, they discussed an upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast: Bed & Breakfast. If you’ve ever wondered what happens after the iconic fairytale, look no further! Belle and her former Beast, Prince Henri, are opening up a bed and breakfast….

Poverty may age you quicker, new study show

People experiencing poverty may age quicker. A study by University College London showed social inequality has a direct impact on the biological aging process.  People with more education and a higher income were shown to age slower, while those with fewer resources had a 20 percent greater chance of age-related illnesses. You can learn more by clicking right here.