Author: Riley Guertin

New airline refund policy might impact your holiday travel plans

With the holiday travel season less than a month away, airlines now have a new way of handling compensation for canceled or significantly delayed flights. Under the new policy, airlines must provide a cash refund to passengers within a week if their domestic flight is delayed by three hours or more or six hours or more on an international flight….

Pet of the Day: Juliette

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Juliette! Here’s what the shelter had to say about Juliette: “Juliette is a spirited 2-year-old feline who knows exactly what she wants. This charming lady prefers the company of her fellow cats and isn’t a fan of dogs—let’s just say they’re…

Día De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is today!

Once Halloween is over, it’s time to celebrate the Day of the Dead. The deeply cherished Mexican holiday honors the memories of loved ones who have died. It’s usually celebrated on November 1 and 2. The 1st is dedicated to remembering infants and babies and the second to everyone else. Family members usually set up altars at the gravesides of…

Four Things You Need to Know: Friday, November 1st, 2024

Happy November! Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know. Meteorologist Darius Mack says we’re looking at a partially cloudy and mostly cooler weather day but temperatures are still in the 60’s. Today, the Warren County Public Library’s Annual Light Up The Capitol Fundraiser returns this holiday season to support ongoing improvements to the…

Over 500 pumpkin carved for Halloween by Lexington community members

LEXINGTON, Ky.- Transylvania University got into the Halloween spirit this week with a “PumpkinMania” event, showcasing carved-out pumpkins from the Lexington community. It is a tradition planted 14 years ago. Volunteers cut up about 500 pumpkins, and everyone from all skill levels were welcome. After Halloween, the pumpkins will be used as feed for livestock in the area. On Friday,…

Elon Musk to appear in court today

PHILADELPHIA.- A judge is ordering all parties, including Elon Musk, to attend a court hearing in Philadelphia on Thursday, October 31, in a lawsuit seeking to stop a political action committee controlled by the billionaire from awarding $1 million to registered U.S. voters in battleground states ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. election. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office filed the…

Sunrise Spotlight: Wine Wonderland at the Reindeer Farm

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s own Ashlee Wilson sits down with Jessica Anderson from the Reindeer Farm. Together, they talked all about the upcoming Wine Wonderland coming to the farm this Saturday. Here’s what you need to know about the event: When: Saturday, November 2nd from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Where: 2541 Old Union Church Road, Bowling Green…

Pet of the Day: Wonder

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Wonder! Here’s what the shelter tells us about Wonder: “Meet Wonder, the one-eyed Guinea Pig! This handsome little guy is in the market for a new home, and don’t let the fact that he only has one eye fool you. He…

Sunrise Spotlight: Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run

Bowling Green, Ky. – For your Wednesday Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s own Ashlee Wilson sat down with Janel Doyle. Together, they gave us the inside scoop on this year’s Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run. The Motorcycle Run is free and open to the public to join in. You don’t even need a motorcycle to join in! The drive will go…