Author: Riley Guertin

Pet of the Day: Mya Socks

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we’d like you to meet Mya Socks. This one-year-old sweet girl is described as a queen bee by the Humane Society and tends to like attention on her own terms. But she absolutely does love to eat wet food and be pampered. You can adopt this…

Four Things You Need to Know: Friday, July 12th, 2024

Before you head out the door, here are the four things you need to know! Meteorologist Darius Mack says the temperatures are expected to ramp back up over the next few days, with the potential to hit triple digits next week. Saturday is this year’s BG Wine Fest! Tickets are still available, you can purchase those by clicking right here. …

Sunrise Spotlight: Back to School Block Party 2024

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we sat down with Megan Shelton from the BG Freedom Walkers. She told us all about this year’s Back to School Block Party, where folks in need can get free school supplies! This event is for any child under the age of 18 and their family. It will be held on Saturday, July 27th from 3:00 to…

Pet of the Day: Kateri

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Kateri. This nervous girl is two years old and gets a bit spooked at loud noises, so she’s not a huge fan of her shelter stay. But the shelter tells us that despite her fears, she absolutely loves affection and just…

Living Well: How Heat Impacts your Mood

High temperatures are known to impact the body in negative ways, but what about your mind? If you’re feeling more stressed out or anxious on these scorching hot days, you’re not alone. Psychologists say the excessive heat can impact your mood. In today’s Living Well, we learn more about why and how to stay calm and cool.

Four Things You Need to Know: Thursday, July 11th, 2024

Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know! Meteorologist Darius Mack says it’s a beautiful morning today but that heat is expected to ramp up throughout the week so make sure you stay weather-aware as those temperatures rise. Tonight, you can help benefit the Logan County Isaiah 117 House with a Music, Food, and…

Community Driven: The SAV-Y Program

For this week’s Community Driven, News 40’s Julie Milam sat down with Christina Noel from Western Kentucky University. She told us all about the WKU SAV-Y Program. The WKU SAV-Y program is a Comprehensive Transition Program that provides eligible students with an intellectual disability the opportunity to enroll in WKU courses to acquire workplace skills and competencies while gaining academic…