PIKEVILLE, Ky.- Pikeville saw also heavy floodwaters as kentucky experienced catastrophic flooding over the weekend. This footage shared by one Instagram user shows the deluge surrounding a church, with the staircase to enter the building barely visible. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning which is in effect until 10 am EST this morning for the area. According to…
A review of over 40 billion insurance claims at the University of Washington shows Type 2 Diabetes is the most expensive health condition in the U.S., at $144 billion. It was followed by musculoskeletal disorders, oral disorders, heart disease, and urinary diseases. Emergency department care had the fastest growth. You can read a full health study by clicking right here.
New research finds antidepressants like Prozac can also protect against serious infections and sepsis. Scientists at the Salk Institute say the drugs can regulate the immune system and defend against infectious diseases. They believe the findings could lead to new drug treatments and boost global preparedness for future pandemics. You can read the full study right here.
MANCHESTER, CLAY Co., Ky.- On Saturday, February 15, 2025, at approximately 4:24 AM, Clay County 911 contacted Kentucky State Police Post 11 London to report a shooting in Manchester. Manchester Police Department responded to the scene and found two individuals who had been shot. They requested KSP’s assistance in investigating the matter. Upon arrival, troopers determined that the two men…
On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson is sitting down with Ashley Reynolds. Together, they discussed the 2025 Shamrock Sprint, hosted by the Kentucky Kids on the Block. The event features three races for children 14 and under. Children will run down the blocked-off streets of downtown Franklin. That kicks off on Saturday, March 15th, for a…
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 Frank. This sweet boy was brought back to the shelter because he’s not the biggest fan of other animals and would thrive as an only pet. Frank is described by the shelter as playful, loving…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Six members of the Bowling Green Fire Department are on the road this morning to assist some in Eastern Kentucky. Officials shared on Sunday that due to the extreme flooding, a BGFD team of six has been deployed to Eastern Kentucky for rescue efforts. These six firefighters loaded up and are currently staging at Richmond Fire Station…
Happy Monday! Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know. You’ll want to grab that coat and plan for a frigid day. A winter storm watch goes into effect Tuesday night. Flooding still impacts many roads across South Central Kentucky. To view the latest road conditions across the state you can visit our website…
It’s now time for your weekend Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, and today we’d like you to meet Tilly. This sweet girl absolutely loves to be held and is sure to be the ultimate lap dog. As you can see from those ultimate puppy dog eyes, Tilly is a lover of all snacks….
On today’s Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Carlyle Coppins is sitting down with Sabrina Durbin, the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Barren River Child Advocacy Center. Together, they talked about how you can get involved in this year’s Teddy Bear Run. The Teddy Bear Run is a 13-mile motorcycle ride where riders are encouraged to bring new teddy bears, which will…
