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3M Calico Critter toys recalled after deaths

(Consumer Product Safety Commission) (CNN) – More than 3.2 million Calico Critter toys are being recalled after two children have died. The toys were sold in a set with both a baby bottle and pacifier. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said they pose a serious choking hazard for small children. So far, the company says it’s aware of three incidents…

Living Well: New Study in Heart Disease and Athletes

It’s a scary diagnosis that can halt an athlete’s sports career. But most of those who play sports and have genetic heart disease can still play ball. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on why one author says with diagnosis and treatment elite athletes can continue with the sport they…

Feel Good Friday: Blind Bluegrass Fiddle Player

The remarkable story of the most accomplished ‘fiddler’ player of his generation. Michael Cleveland has been “Jamming” with bluegrass legends since he was a kid reshaping the musical genre and giving it a renewed vision without the ability to actually see. We learn his story in today’s Feel Good Friday, brought to you by J.C. Kirby & Son.

Sunrise Spotlight: Vette City Con

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Leatherface himself, R.A Mihailoff. He spoke to us this morning about the upcoming Vette City Con, where you can meet tons of horror icons. You can head on over to the Corvette Museum tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and meet Leatherface, a guitarist…

Beshear shares message after McConnell sustains injury in fall

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is commenting on Sen. McConnell’s recent health emergency after suffering a concussion from a fall at a dinner Wednesday night. News 40 caught up with the Kentucky governor, who says he is keeping the minority leader in his thoughts but is waiting for the right moment to reach out personally. McConnell is currently…

Beshear provides update on storm recovery efforts

File PhotoFRANKFURT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on cleanup efforts around the state after strong storms blew into our area last Friday. Tonight, 69 counties and 27 cities are still under a state of emergency, according to the governor. Beshear says joint damage assessments are being conducted across the commonwealth by state representatives, impacted counties and FEMA….

Warren County man arrested after overdoses connected to fentanyl trafficking

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Authorities have arrested a man they say is responsible for at least one fentanyl overdose death in Warren County. The Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force says that on Oct. 24, 2022, an 18-year-old man was found dead after a fentanyl overdose in Smiths Grove. Following this, the drug task force began a joint investigation with…

Former Somerset PD officer indicted following investigation

SOMERSET, Ky. – A former member of the Somerset Police Department has been indicted on multiple charges. Kentucky State Police say the Pulaski Grand Jury indicted Michael I. Correll, 44, of Somerset on Wednesday, March 8 following an investigation. KSP says Correll is a retired captain of the Somerset Police Department. KSP says the investigation began Jan. 8, when Somerset…

Warren RECC shares power update Thursday morning

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren RECC crews are continuing to work to restore power outages in our area. As of 10:30 a.m., the company says 800 members were still without power. A total of 95% of members have had power restored. Warren RECC asks for patience as they work through pole replacements, tree removal from power lines and putting up…