Author: Riley Guertin

Raw milk: Good for you or dangerous?

The trend of drinking raw unpasteurized milk has grown immensely on social media as Americans push to eat less processed food. The newly confirmed head of the Department Of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Junior has previously touted on social media wanting to end the FDA’s suppression of raw milk… The agency has called it one of the…

Working the night shift may be impacting your health

We know that working the night shift can be harmful to the body. But a new study in the British Medical Journal shows taking melatonin can reduce the damage. People who work the night shift have a tougher time producing the hormone melatonin, which repairs DNA damage. But people who took a melatonin pill an hour before bed improved their…

Sunrise Spotlight: FAFSA Funday with SKYCTC

On today’s Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson sits down with Holly Basham, a SKYCTC Financial Aid Specialist. Together, they discussed an upcoming FAFSA Funday event, aimed to help parents and students with financial aid. This event is set to be held on Wednesday, February 26th from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. There will be expert advisors providing one-on-one FAFSA completion…

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Allen County

ALLEN Co., Ky.- The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says Sunday, a deputy pulled over a vehicle for a routine traffic stop during patrols. Deputies say the operator of the vehicle, 31-year-old Zachary Higdon of Scottsville was observed not wearing a seatbelt. After an investigation, police say Higdon was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Higdon was arrested and…

Pet of the Day: Marley

It is now time for your Pet of the Day brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust and today we’d like you to meet Marley. This sweet 10-month-old terrier mix has had a bit of a rough start to life. However, the shelter says she’s an incredibly sweet and resilient dog, who does wonderfully with other dogs and kids!…

The relationship between screen time and nearsightedness

The time you spend looking at screens is increasing your risk of nearsightedness, also known as Myopia. A study published in JAMA showed people who look at screens for even just one hour a day had a 21 percent high risk for myopia, and the risk rises as digital screen time increases.  It’s estimated by 2050, nearly half the world’s…

Sunrise Spotlight: Dance Little Red 2025

On today’s Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson is sitting down with Avery Cruce And Mae Hutchins. Together, they discussed how you can support Norton Children’s Hospital with an upcoming Dance Little Red. This event will be held on Friday, February 28 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at South Warren High School Gymnasium. Registration to participate in this event is…

Pet of the Day: Miss Purr Purr & Mr. Meow Meow

It is now time for your pet of the day brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust and today we’d like you to meet Miss Purr Purr and Mr. Meow Meow. This sweet pair is bonded, meaning they have to be adopted together. Despite their silly names, these two kitties are described by the shelter as being calm and…