Author: Riley Guertin

Community Driven: 2nd Annual Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation Gala

On this week’s edition of Community Driven, News 40’s Julie Milam sits down with Melissa Calvert from the Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation. Together, they go through how the 2nd Annual Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation Gala went. You can support the Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation by clicking right here. Tune in to Community Driven every Wednesday on News 40 at Noon,…

Whooping Cough rates on the rise throughout the nation

Health officials are warning about accelerating cases of whooping cough in the U.S., and many cases are school-aged children. The CDC says there have been about four times as many cases of contagious respiratory infection this year compared to last year. Complications can include pneumonia, collapsed lungs, or even rib fractures due to the severity of coughing. However, people who…

Sunrise Spotlight: 2024’s Fall Blockbuster’s at the Ballpark

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson sits down with our friend Joshua Smith with Community Education. Together, they discover what movie you can catch at the Fall edition of this year’s Blockbusters at the Ballpark. Here’s what you need to know about the event: When: Saturday, October 19th Where: Bowling Green Ballpark What: A free family-friendly…

Pet of the Day: Raider

It’s time now for your Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust and today we’d like you to meet Raider. Here’s what the shelter tells us about Raider: “Raider is a handsome and quirky Coonhound who’s wandered through some tough times but is still full of life and love. As a stray, Raider’s been fending…

Emerging Leader: Sawyer Burch

  On today’s Emerging Leader, News 40’s Tommy Modeszto sits down with 8-year-old Sawyer Burch. Sawyer has Trifunctional Protein Deficiency, a rare condition that prevents the body from converting certain fats to energy. Today, they talked about Sawyer’s dedication to saving children’s lives by funding TFP research. You can learn more about Sawyer’s ongoing race for research by clicking right…

Free Helmets Would Promote Safety in Cyclists

DENMARK, EU.- More cyclists would wear helmets if they were provided with a free one and given education and periodic reminders. A study in Denmark looked at why cyclists don’t wear helmets, with the most common reasons being because they didn’t own one or they found them inconvenient. However, rates of helmet use increased after cyclists were given a free…

Sunrise Spotlight: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day Ceremony

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson sits down with Wade McGuire, a grief counselor with Hosparus Health. Together, they discussed a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Night happening tonight at First Christian Church. Here’s what you need to know about the event: When: Today, Tuesday, October 15th from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Where: First Christian Church The community…

Pet of the Day: Penny

It’s time now for your Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust and today we’d like you to meet Penny. Here’s what the shelter tells us about Penny: “Penny is a sweet Shepherd mix who came to us as a stray, and her journey to finding a forever home has been a heartwarming one. When…