WARREN COUNTY, Ky — Warren Water announces that they will suspend turn offs for non-payment until January 3. The utility company that access to clean water for families is a vital necessity and even greater during a natural disaster. The turn offs are a temporary measure for customers who have been affected by the tornadoes and cannot pay by…
WKU President Timothy Caboni joined us in the SoKY Sunrise studio to tell us about the state of WKU’s campus in a post-tornado world. He also shared thoughts on the community spirit of Bowling Green and the unfortunate postponement of yet another WKU graduation.
Jambodians Bash is back after last year’s event was cancelled due to COVID-19. The concert series is set to bring national, regional and local performers to town. Proceeds from the concert will go towards local tornado victims and help local children get musical instruments. For more information about the concert and how to get tickets, click here.
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is hosting a community event today to try and lift the spirits of those impacted the recent storm. From 1 -3 p.m. today, BGPR is inviting folks to a free Christmas party at Moxley Community Center. For more information about the event, click here.
The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society is housing pets for those who lost their homes in the recent tornadoes. Plus, they are giving out food and other resources for those who need help caring for their pets in the aftermath of the storm. SoKY Sunrise’s Tej Joshi spoke with their Director, Lorri Hare, about how and why they are assisting…
Chris Page is the owner of Shake Rag Barbershop. He joined us in the SoKY Sunrise studio to discuss how and why his barbershop is assisting in recovery efforts. He also shared how the tornado personally impacted his family. Sunrise Spotlight is brought to you by German American Bank.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Early Saturday morning one week before WKU takes on Appalachian State Alex Johnson and Charles Haynes woke up to the news of deadly tornadoes that struck the town of Bowling Green. Alex and Charles to App State alumni who run a fan podcast knew they wanted to help the community where WKU stands. So, they threw together…
South Central Kentucky is #BGStrong. News 40 is teaming up with Gerald Printing to help tornado victims in need. “I Love BG” is a T-Shirt campaign to support The Salvation Army Bowling Green’s efforts to support the needs of those impacted by the tornados that touched down in Bowling Green on December 11. Net proceeds from the sales of the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky: Bowling Green Police Arrest two men accused of stealing from a home devastated by the tornadoes. Police say they found 45 year-old Jason Harral and 20 year-old Johnny Bratcher in the Whispering Hills subdivision trying to take a washer and dryer. When officers arrived, they said the men were trying to load a Samsung washer into the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department confirms that the body of 13 year-old Nyssa Brown has been found. At a Thursday press conference, BGPD Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward stated that Nyssa was discovered in the Moss Creak Area around 10am on Thursday morning. 244 missing persons reports have been filed since the December 11 and 12…
