Author: Riley Guertin

Living Well: Get Ready For Respiratory Virus Season

Covid-19 cases are high in many parts of the U.S. and they’re continuing to rise. These numbers come as flu season is coming up as well and RSV levels are already starting to tick up. Experts say now is the time to protect yourself. In today’s Living Well News 40’s Morgan Hoover explains how to get ready for respiratory virus…

Pet of the Day: Pomski

For this afternoon’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Pomski. Despite how she might look, Pomski is a big sweetheart who does love to cuddle. She may be a bit on the shyer side at first but she will warm up to you quickly as long as you go…

Community Driven: Cocktails and Trails 2024

On this week’s edition of Community Driven, News 40’s Julie Milam sits down with Justin Jennings, the CEO of Lost River Cave. He told us all about how this year’s Cocktails and Trails went! Lost River Cave exists to educate, enrich, and empower lives through connections with nature. They have conservation efforts and events held throughout the year. To learn…

World Health Organization warns of Superbug

GENEVA, Ch.- There’s a startling new forecast on the potential impact of the ongoing superbug crisis. According to a new study published Monday in the medical journal ‘The Lancet,’ by the year 2025, the world could see nearly 40 million deaths due to infections that are resistant to the medications intended to treat them. The World Health Organization has called…

Sunrise Spotlight: Safe Seats, Safe Kids

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson sits down with Christina Vickery, a Certified Car Seat Technician with Community Education. She told us all about their new Safe Seats, Safe Kids program, aimed at keeping your kids safe while in the car. According to Buckle Up for Life, only 1 out of 4 child car seats are…

Pet of the Day: Jake

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Jake! This sweet boy is described by the humane society as a great hiking partner Jake does great at home alone and is very patient for his people to return. He does get really excited when meeting new people but calms…

Living Well: Parental Stress and what you can do

It’s been deemed a significant public health issue. The U.S. Surgeon General says parents are overwhelmed and burned out with the “Dizzying Pace” of the world. And while he’s calling for shifts in policy and cultural norms, mental health experts say there are also ways to navigate all those feelings. In today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover shares some…

Pet of the Day: Cheesecurd

It’s time for your afternoon Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, and we’d like you to meet Cheesecurd! This sweet boy is very high-energy and loves to jump around when he’s excited. He has a huge heart, one of his favorite things to do is actually lay his head on your shoulder and hug…