More than 97-thousand new melanomas are expected to be diagnosed this year, according to estimates from the American cancer society. But there are ways to protect yourself! In today’s Living Well, brought by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Michael Ridgeway has more on how to keep your skin safe.
This week on News 40 at Noon, we sat down with Shane Holinde who told us all about the incoming upgrades for the Kentucky Mesonet. From new cameras to a new website, we learned about all the changes coming to improve the Mesonet. The Kentucky Mesonet is a division of the Kentucky Climate Center. The Kentucky Climate Center is a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Hilltopper Basketball head coach Steve Lutz announced the hiring of longtime Indian Hills Community College head coach Hank Plona to his staff. Plona will join the Hilltoppers as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. “Hank is bringing an incredible amount of experience to our staff,” said Lutz on the hire. “He is the consummate professional…
DALLAS – WKU Baseball outfielder Ty Crittenberger has been named the Conference USA Hitter of the Week, as announced by league officials Monday afternoon. The recognition marks the Hilltoppers’ third C-USA Player of the Week honor this season, with Devyn Terbrak winning C-USA Pitcher of the week on March 13 after tossing a complete game shutout, no-hitter along with 14…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A war veteran who lost seven medals of honor, including a Silver Star and Purple Heart, in a house fire received his replacements today. U.S. Army veteran Richard Smith’s McClean County home caught fire in 2020. Along with the medals he received from his service in the Vietnam War, a photo album documenting his time serving…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tonight, drivers should be aware of a resurfacing project on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expressway in Barren County. Work in this area is expected to begin Monday night from Interstate 65 at mile point 0 to the bridge at KY 1297 at mile point 9.3. It’s possible this project could result in lane closures, delays…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police would like to remind the public of traffic safety checkpoints. KSP says the checkpoints help promote safety on the roadway when police periodically concentrate on checking for law violations. KSP Post 3 serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson and Warren counties. In these areas, authorities say the intent of the…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Police say they served an indictment warrant Saturday on an Allen County man. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it executed the warrant, arresting David Pillows, 65, of Scottsville. The warrant includes charges of first-degree sexual abuse and first-degree rape, both of a victim under the age of 12. Pillows remains in the Allen County Detention Center.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has received national recognition for economic development. According to the Chamber, it has been awarded its third consecutive Mac Conway Award. Among thousands of economic development organizations in the United States, Bowling Green was one of only 20 organizations to receive the award. Ron Bunch, president and chief executive…
Photo: The SkyPac, FacebookBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tracy Lawrence will be at the the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center this September. Lawrence, a Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music award-winning recording artist, has sold more than 13 million albums, according to Arts of Southern Kentucky. In addition, he has recorded hits such as, “Sticks and Stones,” “Alibis,” “Can’t…
