Author: Riley Guertin

Community Driven: Relay for Life 2024

On this week’s edition of Community Driven, News 40’s Julie Milam sat down with Brooke Whitis who told us all about how this year’s Relay for Life went!   The Relay For Life of South Central Kentucky is dedicated to raising money for cancer research at the American Cancer Society. You can help them year-round by clicking right here.  …

Sunrise Spotlight: Harvest Festival

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s own Ashlee Wilson sits down with Tessa Norris. Together, they discussed everything going down with this year’s Harvest Festival! Here’s what you need to know about the event: When: Saturday, October 19th from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Where: Fountain Square Park, Circus Square Park & Soky Marketplace Free admission to kids’…

Pet of the Day: Echo

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 Echo. Here’s what the shelter tells us about Echo! “Echo is an 8-month-old shepherd mix who is as sweet as they come! This energetic pup was surrendered due to his tendency to chase livestock, but don’t…

Kentucky’s Suicide Review Board works on awareness and prevention

​​​​​​ LOUISVILLE, Ky.- Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth and young adults in Kentucky. According to a recent Kentucky Youth Risk Behavior Survey published in September, 1 in 7 Kentucky high school students reported having seriously considered suicide within a 12-month period. Now, one organization in Louisville is working to bring more resources to prevent suicide….

Soky’s Choice: Park City Bigfoot Festival

On this week’s edition of Soky’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, News 40’s own Tommy Modeszto sits down with Jim Osbon and Mike Burgess. Together, they discussed the first-ever Park City Bigfoot Festival and all that you can expect to see. Here’s what you need to know about this event: When: October 12 at 9:00 A.M….

Sunrise Spotlight: Costumes & Cocktails 2024

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Tommy Modeszto sat down with Lynn Hulsey, the assistant director of the Family Enrichment Center. Together, they discussed what you can expect to see at this year’s Costumes and Cocktails, raising money for the organization. Here’s what you need to know about this event: When: On Saturday, October 19th from 6:00 to…

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…

Pet of the Day: Quinton

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Quinton. This sweet boy has spent his whole life in the shelter and is a bit reserved but wants to play. He is sure to be a big cuddle bug who loves all the attention he can get. You can give…