MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – With the branches clear, birdwatchers all over the country are gathering in groups to count birds. In the early 1900s, the first Christmas bird count began in the United States, and in the early ’40s, thanks to Gordon Wilson, Mammoth Cave joined in on the progress. And every year when the leaves clear from the tree…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A Morgantown nonprofit opened up its doors to share a meal on Christmas Eve. From 1 to 3 p.m., Morgantown Mission provided a home-cooked meal for anyone who decided to come in today. Volunteers served food while community members gathered together to enjoy the season. News 40 spoke to the assistant director of Morgantown Mission, Monique Withrow,…
CAVE CITY and HARDYVILLE, Ky. – Two local fire departments are making sure families get some Christmas gifts a little early. The Cave City Fire Department kept a well known tradition alive by loading up their firetrucks with fruit, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and firefighters. Together, they put a smile on the faces of Cave City residents on Christmas Eve…
HORSE CAVE, Ky. – New details are now available after a house fire broke out on Christmas Eve in Horse Cave. According to Horse Cave Fire Department chief Mason Michael, Horse Cave units were dispatched at 5:34 p.m. on Dec. 24 to Church Street in Horse Cave for a structure fire. When News 40 first reported on this incident, firefighters…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local chapter of a nonprofit is making sure Warren County children have a comfortable place to sleep the night before Christmas. Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bowling Green announced on Christmas Eve that it was able to deliver 31 beds to 13 different families this past weekend. The nonprofit says the Bowling Green Fire Department stepped…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several stores have announced their holiday hours this week as Christmas is fast approaching. The following stores have shared their hours for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Walmart on Walton Avenue in Bowling Green: According to the store’s Facebook page, they will be open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas. The…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County Schools is sending a special holiday message from students. On social media, the district shared students spreading cheer, sharing messages of “merry Christmas” and “happy holidays!” The Barren County School System currently remains on winter break, with classes returning on Jan. 6. You can view even more holiday greetings from Barren County students by…
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – One person is being taken to a Nashville hospital after police say the individual sustained multiple gunshot wounds in Clarksville on Tuesday. The Clarksville Police Department says the reported shooting occurred at Walmart located at 1680 Ft. Campbell Blvd. as an isolated incident. Police say this was not an active shooter situation. Authorities say an initial investigation…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Some services offered in the City of Scottsville will have hours impacted this season during the holidays. According to a social media post, Scottsville city offices are closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 for Christmas. In addition, those same offices are closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Officials also say there will be no bus service…
(WNKY) – It’s almost Christmas, but even now, children can see where Santa Claus is heading next. Every year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command provides a constant update for families to see where gifts are being delivered. According to the Associated Press, the idea started in 1955 and still remains a tradition today. To learn more about the history…
