BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Briarwood Elementary Site-Based Decision Making Council is proud to announce William Scott Jones as the next principal of Briarwood Elementary. Mr. Jones has been the assistant principal at Briarwood Elementary since May 2019. Prior to working in the Warren County Public Schools District, Mr. Jones was an elementary teacher, a middle school assistant principal and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — There was a lot of laughter and some shenanigans as a few of the News40 personalities took the bench over the dunk tank. Inevitably, some were dunked by 2021 SOKY Fair patrons with strong arms and excellent aim. Almost as inevitably, our own Lexi Schweinert took the plunge when a certain co-host helped the process along….
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles has filed a response to the lawsuit filed by Governor Andrew Beshear that challenged the reorganization of the Kentucky State Fair Board. “Since the moment this lawsuit was filed, I promised Kentuckians that I would defend agriculture and the will of the General Assembly,” Commissioner Quarles said. “While a state fair…
OWENSBORO, Ky. – July 22, 2021 – In celebration of 811 Day, Atmos Energy is hosting the “Chalk It Up to Safe Digging” chalk drawing contest to highlight the importance of calling 811 before any type of digging. Held every year on Aug. 11, 811 Day is an annual initiative led by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous…
On Today’s Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, Danielle Brown from BeComing University joins us live in-studio to talk about the Bloom Enrichment Program’s Unleash Your Glow back to school bash being put on by BeComing University, Bolden Beauty Industry, Beautiful You, and For a real change, Inc. For more info, click here.
On Today’s edition of What’s happening SoKY, Isaiah King from Gasper Brewing Co. joins us live in-studio to talk about the Giggles at Gasper! comedy show taking place this weekend. For more info on the event, click here. For more info on Gasper Brewing Co., click here.
OWENSBORO, Ky. – Owensboro Police Department is searching for a missing teen. Alexis Ijames, 16, is was last seen in Owensboro at 11:30 p.m. June 6. She is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She was last seen in a black sweatshirt and black leggings. She may have dyed or cut her hair. Anyone who has seen…
Photo Courtesy: WKU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Fresh off the best season in WKU Volleyball history, the Hilltoppers will face another challenging schedule this fall with four NCAA Tournament teams on the slate including hosting the reigning national champions for an exhibition. Travis Hudson and company are set to host 13 matches inside E.A. Diddle Arena in addition to a…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 21, 2021) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today delivered on his promise to fight back against the opioid epidemic by announcing an historic $26 billion agreement with Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – and Johnson & Johnson, which manufactured and marketed opioids, for the companies’ role in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic. The agreement…
