Author: Riley Guertin

Three American Scientists Honored With Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Committee honors several Americans for their contribution to medicine Monday for their research aimed at bettering our world. Three American scientists have been awarded Nobel prizes in medicine and chemistry that could lead to better health treatments. Massachusetts professors Gary Ruvkun and Victor Ambros discovered Micro-RNA. Ambros and Ruvkun have identified a new kind of genetic material that…

FDA Announces More Drug Shortages After Helene

MARION, NC.- The Food and Drug Administration is working to address the shortage of three drugs after a major manufacturer was significantly affected by Hurricane Helene. The impacted facility is Baxter International’s North Cove site, located just east of hard-hit Asheville, North Carolina. It’s one of the largest manufacturers of intravenous fluids and dialysis solutions in the United States. Earlier…

Tommy on the Town: Downtown BGKY Harvest Fest

For this week’s Tommy on the Town, News 40’s Tommy Modeszto meets up with Tessa Norris to discuss this year’s Downtown BGKY Harvest Fest. The Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Find FREE admission to kids’ activities, live music, craft vendors, local food trucks, and more at SoKY Marketplace,…

Sunrise Spotlight: Free Trunk or Treat!

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson sits down with Patrick Mckinney. Together, they discuss an upcoming free Trunk or Treat, hosted by Big Local Club and 3h Farms. Here’s what you need to know about the event: When: Friday, October 25th From 6:00-8:00 P.m. Where: 606 Gotts Hydro Rd. in Bowling Green What: Stop by for…

Pet of the Day: Roma

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 Roma. Here’s what the shelter tells us about Roma: “Meet Roma, our lovable one-year-old Blue Tick Coonhound! This sweet girl came to us as a stray and is proof that love can heal all wounds. Roma…

Following the continued Federal response after Hurricane Milton

WASHINGTON, DC.- As Floridians grapple with the clean-up and rebuilding from Milton, we’re seeing aid coming from across the country. Community members, linemen, and federal workers are stepping up, with thousands flocking to the Sunshine State. As the devastation left by Hurricane Milton sinks in, and emergency water rescues wind down the long road to recovery is ramping up. Transportation…

Sunrise Spotlight: Free car seat safety check, thanks to Community Education

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Tommy Modeszto sits down with Christy Vickery from Community Education. Together, they talk all about a free upcoming car seat safety check for parents. This check is through the organization’s new ‘Safe Seats, Safe Kids’ program that aims to operate as an interactive educational program designed to empower caregivers with the skills…

Pet of the Day: Sassy

For today’s Pet of the Day brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Miss Sassy. Despite her name, Sassy is a huge sweetie. The shetler tells us that this pretty girl is a big beautiful tabby that loves lounging on soft spots and showing affection. Shelter staff says they’ve never seen an ounce of…