Author: Riley Guertin

Sunrise Spotlight: Spring Locally Made Market 2025

On today’s Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Carlyle Coppins is sitting down with Meagan Miles to discuss this year’s Spring Locally Made Market. This event will showcase a variety of handcrafted merchandise from local artists and crafters, as well as books by local authors. You can learn more by clicking right here.  

Louie B. Nunn Parkway closed due to overturned Semi

GLASGOW, Ky.- The Glasgow Police Department says the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway Eastbound at the 10 Mile Marker is closed due to an overturned Semi Truck. The estimated time is 2-3 hours for cleanup. Officers say you must exit at Exit 8 if you travel eastbound. There are no reported injuries. News 40 will update you with further details…

Sunrise Spotlight: Summer Teen Ambassador Program at Med Center Health

On today’s Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Carlyle Coppins is sitting down with Joe Thompson, the Manager of Volunteer Services with Med Center Health. Together, they discussed the Summer Teen Ambassador Program and how you can get involved. Ambassadors spend time volunteering and shadowing healthcare professionals across The Medical Center at Bowling Green.  They are divided into groups, and each day…

Pet of the Day: Chico

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we’d like you to meet Chico! Chico may have a lot of energy, but he’s always down for an adventure. This energetic pup is a big fan of all the belly scratches he can get and loves to meet new people! Despite being a bigger dog,…

Buffalo Trace Distillery flooded following historic rainfall

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A popular bourbon distillery was closed Sunday due to flooding. In a statement posted to social media, Buffalo Trace Distillery said its facility will be closed to both customers and employees through Thursday at least. However, they said that is subject to change and will provide updates as they become available. This comes as Gov. Andy Beshear…

City of Paducah to install floodgates ahead of Ohio River crest

PADUCAH, Ky.- The city of Paducah in kentucky is installing floodgates ahead of possible high water this week. The Ohio River at Paducah is expected to crest at 50 feet and hold a high level beginning Thursday of this week. The City of Paducah Public Works and Engineering Departments began the floodgate installation process Sunday, and full installation begins Monday….

Flooding in New Haven, Kentucky

NEW HAVEN, Ky.- The storm system resulted in at least 16 deaths by early Sunday, with overnight tornado and flash flood warnings setting up more severe weather that forecasters say could cause rising waterways for days to come. Drone footage showed the severe extent of the flooding in the Kentucky towns of New Haven and Dawson Springs.