Author: Riley Guertin

Carroll County man facing life in prison after being found guilty of rape

CARROL Co.,- The Kentucky State Police say a Carroll County man has been found guilty of raping and sodomizing a relative for a decade, beginning when she was less than 12 years old. Kentucky State Police said detectives received a report on June 16, 2021, of a suspect sexually abusing a juvenile relative over 10 years. Through investigation, state police…

Pet of the Day: Harold

For your Pet of the Day brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we’d like you to meet Harold. This sweet boy is a bit of an older guy, the shelter estimates he’s at least older than 10. However, that isn’t going to stop him from pursuing his dream career of being a full-time couch potato. Shelter workers describe…

Sunrise Spotlight: Light Up BGKY

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson sits down with our very own Telia Butler, the Downtown Development Coordinator for the City of Bowling Green. Together, they discussed all that you can expect to see at this year’s Light Up BGKY. Events for Light Up BGKY will be held from December 2nd to 8th. The Light Up…

Pet of the Day: Laverne

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Laverne! This sweet and sassy girl has a big personality, she is a blue heeler and cattle dog mix. So that means she’ll do her best in a place where she can work, such as a farm or sheep herding dog….

Girl Scouts make cards encouraging adoption of shelter pets!

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Girl Scout Troop 186 brought girls from 1st-4th grades to the Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society. Together, these girls made some cards for some of the animals looking for their forever home! One particular coonhound has been at the shelter for several months and got his own card! His name is Raider, and we’ve featured him…

“Shrinkflation:” What is it and why is it becoming more common?

If your grocery bags feel lighter or your trips to the store are becoming more frequent, you’re not alone. Some companies are reducing the size or quantity of their products rather than raising prices, leaving consumers shortchanged. A new study by Lending Tree found that nearly 3 in 4 Americans have noticed that some of their go-to grocery items have…

Sunrise Spotlight: Grease by the Ramsey Theatre Company

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson sits down with Erin Burtchaell and Zachary Dyer with the Ramsey Theatre Company. Together, they discussed all that you can expect to see at their upcoming production of Grease: The Musical. Here’s what you need to know about this soon-to-come show: Ramsey Theatre Company presents Grease the Musical at SKyPAC…

Pet of the Day: Opie

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we’d like you to meet Opie. This goofy boy has the biggest smile and is just sure to keep you laughing. The shelter says he has a bit of a sense of humor and seems to like making people happy. This sweet boy is a huge…