CRSH named top ten hospital with lowest preventable readmission rateBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local hospital is being recognized nationally. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Med Center Health’s Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital in Bowling Green has the lowest preventable readmission rate among all long-term acute care hospitals. CRSH is in the top 2.4% of all hospitals…
As we look toward the future of Bowling Green, we ask what could BG be in 2050? In today’s Community Driven presented by Innovation Engine, News 40s Michael Ridgeway speaks to community member Rajna Bulut about what she’d like to see. To participate in a conversation about your community, visit WhatCouldBGBe.com.
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Gott Fire Department is mourning the loss of Captain Ryan Penrose. Many volunteer fire departments in the Warren County area are expressing their condolences after learning of his passing. The Richardsville Fire Department says Penrose did several things for not only the Gott Fire Department but for the Richardsville Fire Department as well. News 40…
HUNTSVILLE, Texas – WKU women’s basketball got back into the win column on Thursday night in Huntsville, Texas with a 57-45 win at Sam Houston. The Lady Toppers (18-7, 9-4 CUSA) were down early against the Bearkats (12-12, 5-9 CUSA), but runs in the second and third quarter helped WKU hold on for the victory. HOW IT HAPPENED Both teams struggled…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A local mother will be among the speakers at a United States Secret Service summit aimed at preventing child exploitation. The U.S. Secret Service will gather students in grades seven through 12 and educators at the Operation Angel Summit on Feb. 27 in Louisville. According to a release by the U.S. Secret Service, the summit is free…
Source: Junior Achievement of Southern Kentucky. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two local community leaders will be inducted into Junior Achievement’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday, March 18. The event, presented by Truist, is set to last from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Western Kentucky University’s Harbaugh Club. The public is invited to attend this event. According to Junior Achievement of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools says it will be utilizing a NTI day on Friday, Feb. 21. The closure is announced after multiple schools canceled classes Thursday due to winter weather. To view the latest information on viewing area closings, visit WNKY.com/weather/closings-and-delays/.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis will return to action to face Belmont on Friday at the Ensworth Tennis Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The match is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. CT. The match is scheduled to be played after the Lady Topper Tennis program recorded history on Thursday, when Sofia Blanco and Rachel Hermanova were ranked No….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Graves Gilbert Clinic is expanding access to pulmonary care in Bowling Green thanks to a partnership with Saint Thomas Medical Group. On Thursday, GGC announced this joint effort will enhance their ability to provide specialized respiratory care. Dr. Stacey Vallejo, MD, a board-certified pulmonologist, will hold a clinic at Graves Gilbert Clinic monthly starting on Feb….
WASHINGTON – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement following Sen. Mitch McConnell’s announcement that he will not run for re-election next year. “It has been an honor to serve with Leader McConnell representing the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Leader McConnell is one of the most consequential figures in American and Kentucky political history, and his conservative legacy will last…
