Author: Riley Guertin

Soky’s Choice: Stars and Six Strings 2023

The Center for Courageous Kids is an organization that does crucial work for children, not just right here at home but also around the globe. This year they are bringing back a fan favorite, the Stars and Six Strings Fundraiser. They are this week’s Soky’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby and Son.

Living Well: National Epilepsy Awareness Month

It’s National Epilepsy Awareness Month and around three-point-four million Americans live with this brain condition. While most people recognize convulsions as a sign of a seizure, health experts say many Americans don’t know all the symptoms. In today’s Living Well, News 40s Morgan Hoover has more on the subtle signs that someone’s having a seizure and what to do if…

Emerging Leader: Saleana Whittinghill

For today’s Emerging Leader, brought to you by Elpo Law, we’d like you introduce you to Saleana Whittinghall. Her story is truly one of inspiration, as a former addict herself, she decided to give back to those in the very same position she was. SoKY Recovery Plug is a non-profit that was created just two months ago and has already…

Pet of the Day: Zeppelin

For today’s edition of Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Zeppelin. This six-year-old mix is good with other dogs, is housebroken, and was surrendered due to his owners moving. You can change this sweet boy’s life today by adopting him at the Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society.

Living Well: How to Avoid Sundowning with Daylight Saving

We hope you didn’t forget to “Fall back” this weekend! Daylight saving time officially ended on Sunday at 2 a.m. The time though change can be challenging for some, especially those who have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. In today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on how to help symptoms of “Sundowning” as time changes.

Pet of the Day: Coco

For this week’s edition of Pet of the Day,  brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we’d like He is a one-year-old blue heeler mix who has tons of energy so he will need a large yard to run around in. If you feel like Coco would be a great furr-ever friend for your family be sure to stop…

Living Well: How to Manage Homework Stress

It can be a source of stress for both parents and kids. Homework can take a toll on everyone in the house, but there are ways to get those after-school assignments done. In today’s health minute, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has six ways parents can help kids with homework.

Living Well: Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines

The leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. is lung cancer. However, the American Cancer Society released new guidelines for lung cancer screenings the organization is now recommending nearly five million more adults who smoke or used to smoke to be tested.