Author: Riley Guertin

Emerging Leader: Chloe Dickens

On this week’s edition of Emerging Leader, News 40’s Carlyle Coppins sits down with Chloe Dickens, who has a number of tennis wins at only 13 years old! Learn all about what this tennis star to be has accomplished and find out where she wants to go next! You can nominate one emerging leader who is doing amazing things in…

Kentucky State Police issues warning for motorists

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As it finally starts to feel like fall,  the Kentucky State Police have a warning for motorists. Fall is the peak season for deer-related crashes according to the agency. According to their reports, last year, there were 3,285 deer-related crashes in Kentucky, resulting in 202 injuries and three fatalities. Here are a few tips for drivers as we…

Sunrise Spotlight: Run the Maple 5k, benefitting Sawyer’s Race for Research

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Tommy Modeszto sits down with Katie Burch from Sawyer’s Race for Research. Together, they talked all about the upcoming Run the Maple 5k, raising money for Trifunctional Protein Deficiency research. Here’s what you need to know about the event: When: Saturday, Oct 19th, from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Where: at 1…

Pet of the Day: Dew

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Dew. The shelter describes Dew as a very confident and curious boy who loves everyone he meets. He would love a partner for adventuring, someone willing to go on daily walks or hikes in the woods with him. Dew loves to…

Living Well: Rise in Whopping Cough Cases

It’s a common disease in the U.S. But cases of Pertussis, or whooping cough, are on the rise. And seems to be higher this year than what we saw at this time last year. Here’s what you need to know about whooping cough and how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Cases of whooping cough are surging in the…

Pet of the Day: Snickers

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust- we’d like you to meet Snickers! This lovable girl has already been a mama but her kittens have already been adopted! Snickers is still looking for her own forever home and the shelter tells us she’s sweet and playful. But can also thrive by herself if…

Sunrise Spotlight: Opening Day of Skeleton’s Lair

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Tommy Modeszto meets up with Amy Burge. Together, they discuss the opening day of Skeleton’s Lair as the park celebrates 25 years of fun and scares! Here’s what you need to know: Closed tonight, Friday, September 27th, due to weather Opens Saturday, September 28th From 7:30 P.M. To 10:30 P.M. For more…

Pet of the Day: Gunther

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Gunther. The shelter tells us that Gunther is a playful and funny boy who loves to run around with his brothers. He’s very gentle but still exudes that loveable kitten behavior and is sure to be the perfect playmate if you…