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NBC Universal executive named Twitter CEO

Photo by: Getty Images(CNN) – As promised, Elon Musk is stepping down as CEO of Twitter. He announced Friday he has hired longtime media executive Linda Yaccarino for the job. She’s leaving NBC Universal, where she served as chairman of global advertising and partnerships for 11 years. In that past, Musk has clashed with mainstream media outlets and said he…

Letter Carriers Food Drive Day in Kentucky to take place May 13

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentuckians can join a national effort this weekend by leaving food donations next to their mailbox. Gov. Andy Beshear declared May 13 as Letter Carriers Food Drive Day in Kentucky. The governor’s office says Saturday marks the 31st year of the country’s largest one-day food drive. Postal workers will collect these donations, which the governor says will…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT -Taste of Bowling Green

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight we sit down with Nick Wilkins of the Dream Factory of Bowling Green to talk all about what you can try at the Taste of Bowling Green. You’ll be able to try many different foods from different cultures and have a great time. Taste of Bowling Green starts at 7pm on May 25th. Tickets are $50…

PET OF THE DAY -Shrek and Donkey

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we have Shrek and Donkey! They are both two years old and are a bonded pair so they must be adopted together. The are a bit nervous a first but love to be pet once they get used to you. Be sure to adopt Shrek and…

LIVING WELL – Staying Mentally Healthy

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The National Institutes of Health estimate one in five adults live with mental illness in the U.S. Health experts say now’s a good time to prioritize self-care and take time to recharge. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on three types of self-care, and…

Sasaki Secures Four-Hit Night, Bowling Green Hangs On in 5-4 Win

Bowling Green, Kentucky –  Shane Sasaki was a perfect 4-for-4 with a go-ahead two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth that helped solidify a 5-4 win for the Bowling Green Bootleggers (14-14) over the Hickory Crawdads (12-16) on Thursday night at Bowling Green Ballpark. Hickory began the scoring in the top of the first against Bowling Green starter Patrick Wicklander. Josh…

Former South Warren Golfer shines in PGA Works Collegiate Championship

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Former South Warren High School star C.M. Mixon tallied a one stroke win in the PGA Works Collegiate Championship at the Shoal Creek Club in Alabama. Mixon secured the victor with an eight-foot birdie on the 18th hole, avoiding a three-man playoff. Mixon was a veteran entering the tournament finishing with two top ten appearances in…

Messages for mom: Potter Gray prepares for Mother’s Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With Mother’s Day just days away, Potter Gray Elementary School is showing appreciation for some local moms. In order to show how much they care, students have been creating memorable pieces of art for Mother’s Day. Today, News 40 Reporter for a Day Ellie Pendleton hit the halls to find out what’s in store for our…