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Living Well: Viral Dangers with Mosquitos

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says mosquitoes kill more people than any other animal. They spread diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and west nile virus. This week, the CDC issued an alert of locally acquired cases of malaria in Florida and Texas. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover…

Jones’ Early Homer Powers Hot Rods to 7-3 Win Over Braves

Rome, Georgia – Brock Jones recorded his seventh homer, adding to the Bowling Green Hot Rods (3-2, 34-32) 16 hits that pushed them to a 7-3 victory over the Rome Braves (2-3, 32-39) on Thursday at AdventHealth Stadium. Bowling Green began the scoring in the top of the first against Rome starter Daniel Martinez. Jones rocketed a line drive over the right…

Federal judge in Kentucky blocks gender-affirming care ban

Source: WLEX, WAVE, CNN(WAVE, WLEX, CNN) – In Kentucky, a federal judge temporarily blocked a ban on gender-affirming care for youth on Wednesday, saying the treatments are medically appropriate and necessary for some transgender children. The ruling stops Senate Bill 150 from taking effect while other courts hear challenges to the law. The bill would have prohibited transgender minors from…

Power outage update released after weather delays

Photo source: Warren RECCBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As of 4 p.m., Warren RECC says 2,700 members are still without power. Restoration work was slowed Thursday due to lightning and tornado warnings. The electric utility says they are making all possible efforts to restore power to all of its members. However, Warren RECC says those who have been without power since…

7 Bowling Green, Glasgow residents indicted on charges related to drug trafficking

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Six Bowling Green residents and one from Glasgow are facing charges after officials say they were connected to drug trafficking. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, the following have been indicted, charging them with conpiracy to possess with the intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine between June 1, 2022…

Report of power lines down in Morgantown

Photo source: Chief Giles Taylor, Morgantown Police DepartmentMORGANTOWN, Ky. – If you plan on driving through Morgantown, police are advising to avoid travel in the city. Chief Giles Taylor with the Morgantown Police Department says power lines are down or low, particularly on the north side of the city. Severe storms swept through Butler County and several other local areas…

Where to sign up for severe weather alerts

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – With possible severe weather predicted for our local area, it’s important to stay aware with multiple resources. In a social media post, Warren County Emergency Management reminded the public not to rely on tornado sirens. These sirens are not designed to be heard indoors and should not be relied on when indoors, officials say. Instead, here…

Living Well: Having Children Later in Life

The average age of a first-time mother has reached a record high of 27 years in 2021. That’s the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The numbers show many women are waiting to have children, but advanced maternal age can come with some risks. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s…