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Metcalfe County Schools students recognized at National Beta Convention

Photo source: Metcalfe County SchoolsMETCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – Metcalfe County Schools says it brought home a lot of success after this year’s National Beta Convention. The school’s Beta Club brought home first place in portfolio with a team that included Lilly Grissom and Rosalee Lunz. Elyda Hicks also brought home first and second place for onsite drawing, while Peyton Lawhon…

Alvaton Elementary Beta wins national championship in technology

Photo source: Alvaton Elementary ALVATON, Ky. – Some students at Alvaton Elementary School have gained national recognition. The sixth grade Beta team competed at the National Beta Convention, according to the school. Parker, Daniel, Zane and Charlie brought home the top spot in technology, gaining a winning spot at the national level.

Mammoth Cave tours, Green River Ferry impacted by weather

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park has had to make some changes to its operations Monday following severe weather. According to Mammoth Cave, cave tours will be modified and the Green River Ferry is closed until further notice. All secondary roads are also closed due to downed trees. There has also been a loss of electricity in a…

Road closures in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Glasgow drivers may want to stay aware of some road closures due to flooding. Sunday night’s storms swept through our viewing area with a lasting impact. According to a release by Barren County judge-executive Jamie Byrd, Happy Hollow Road at the bridge, Oil Well Road at the bridge and Oil Well Road between Mansfield Road and…

Crews working on power restoration after severe thunderstorm

Currently, crews are working to repair power outages in multiple counties after a severe thunderstorm. According to Warren RECC, strong winds resulted in broken poles and downed power lines throughout its territory. Shortly before 11 a.m. Monday, Warren RECC’s website showed about 5,400 members of Edmonson County remain without power. Butler County continues to have about 1,100 members without power….

BRAWA flooded in evening storms; donations needed

Image source: BRAWAGLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren River Animal Welfare Association located in Glasgow was hit Sunday night during severe weather. Currently, BRAWA says it is closed Monday, June 26 due to flooding. In a Facebook post, the animal shelter says it is need of large amounts of bleach to keep the building sanitary, as well as Clorox wipes, mops,…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Green River Catfish Festival

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we sit down with Morgantown Chamber of Commerce President Ryan Emmick to talk about all the fun going on at the Green River Catfish Festival. Running from July 1st through July 4th there is fun for the whole family from  a fishing tournament to the rides for kids and the incredible food. Be sure to head…

PET OF THE DAY – Lil Mama

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust is Lil Mama! Lil Mama is two years old. She is a very talkative cat who loves to be held and cuddle. She came in as a stray so she is a little skittish at first but after about a few minutes she warms right up to…

LIVING WELL- The Dangers of Heat and Medication

As Summer heats up health experts say to beware! Some medications can cause heat intolerance, and can lead to potentially serious complications. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on how to know if your medicine may make you sensitive to the sun.

Parents beware: Furby is making a comeback

Photo source: CNN(CNN) – Toy-maker Hasbro is bringing back the Furby again. Hasbro reintroduced the bug-eyed, gibberish-talking furball with a launch on Amazon Thursday to mark the toy’s milestone anniversary. It hit stores nationwide July 15. That could be good news or very bad news, depending on who you ask. The 1990s animatronic toy phenomenon was cute to some kids…