Author: Riley Guertin

New test shows how severe COVID-19 will be for someone

A new nasal swab test could predict how severe COVID-19 will be for a person. A study by Emory University found that by using nasal swabs, researchers could see which people developed COVID-19 antibodies and which people did not.  With this test, doctors may be able to develop more effective treatments for people at risk for severe COVID-19. The University…

New research in lung cancer detection

Researchers say they’re able to detect lung cancer from just a patient’s breath. A new study by the American Chemical Society found a drop in a chemical called isoprene can indicate the presence of lung cancer. But to detect that,  an ultrasensitive sensor would need to be used. The findings could eventually lead to non-invasive lung cancer tests. In the…

Sunrise Spotlight: Socks for Seniors 2024

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson sits down with Derek Gregory from Christian Family Radio and Jennifer Martin from Service One Credit Union. Together, they spoke about this year’s Socks for Seniors, hosted by Christian Family Radio. There are dozens of drop-off locations available in multiple counties throughout South Central Kentucky. You can learn more by…

Pet of the Day: Bullwinkle

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Bullwinkle! This sweet boy is only four months old and has been at the shelter since August, that’s almost his entire life without a forever family! But despite it all, Bullwinkle is a friend to everyone and just loves to snuggle…

Community Driven: House on the Hill

For this week’s edition of Community Driven, News 40’s own Julie Milam sits down with Joel Hawkins the Executive Director of House on the Hill. Together, they discussed what the non-profit is and what they’ve been up to the last year. House on the Hill described it’s mission by saying, “HOTH seeks to provide affordable housing in community developments and…

Sunrise Spotlight: Community Education’s upcoming Enrichment Courses

On today’s Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson sits down with Bailey Jordan Warner with Community Education. Together, they discussed all the upcoming Enrichment Courses that the non-profit has to offer. These classes cover a variety of subjects, including fine arts (art, dance, and music), crafts, computers, languages, health, safety, wellness, workforce development, fitness, and more. You can learn more…

Pet of the Day: Stella

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we’d like you to meet Stella. This sweet girl has the biggest puppy dog eyes you’ll ever see and is sure to bring you a smile every day. Stella loves to give hugs and is a huge fan of the outdoors! So if you’re a fan…

When can we expect the Presidential Election results?

Every Election season, Americans have regularly found themselves awake in the early morning hours waiting to hear the decisive call. But when exactly can we expect the Presidential Election results? Right now, many officials are saying that it’s extremely unlikely that we’ll know the winner of the presidential contest on election night. The odds that the race comes down to…