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Living Well: Get Fit for the Summer

Spring has sprung! But summer will be here before you know it. If you’re hoping to shed some pounds before hitting the beach, health experts say to start now. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Michael Ridgeway has tips to help get you fit and healthy for summer.

Auburn Bunny Hop

The third annual Auburn Easter Run, or Bunny Hop, was a success Saturday. Over thirty people came out to enjoy the hop and get into the easter spirit. This is just one of the many events that Auburn Tourism hosts for their city. To learn more about upcoming events, you can click right here.

Easter Fest 2023

The Bowling Green Hot Rods hosted their long-running annual easter fest Saturday at Bowling Green Ballpark. Over thirty-five thousand eggs were spread through the outfield, bringing families to the ballpark for another community event with the hot rods. Kids twelve and under got the chance to collect as many eggs as they could right before easter Sunday.

BGFD: At least 70 animals dead after early morning fire

(Bowling Green Fire Department) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Dozens of animals are now dead after a house fire at the corner of Vine Street and West 10th Avenue in Bowling Green. Katie McKee, public information officer with the Bowling Green Fire Department, says the agency received a call at 7:50 a.m. this morning and responded four minutes later. McKee says…

Revolution Farms recalls pre-packaged lettuce over listeria concerns

(FDA)Revolution Farms is voluntarily recalling some of its lettuce products due to a possible health concern. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the products may be contaminated with listeria. The FDA says this bacteria could lead to serious or even fatal infections for children, frail and older adults, as well as those with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals…

Louisville Metro police seize black tar heroin in drug bust

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of black tar heroin is now off the streets in Louisville. Louisville Metro police say they caught a suspect transporting 16 pounds of black tar heroin worth about $300,000. Louisville police say the drugs originated from Mexico, and the last distribution stop was in Louisville. Officers say the drugs were hidden…

Police: Search results in discovery of 14 grams of methamphetamine, 2 arrests

(Cave City Police Department) CAVE CITY, Ky. – Police say two people in Cave City are facing drug charges after a search. Cave City Police Department officers responded for a drug complaint Thursday at the 300 block of North Dixie Highway. Police say they received consent to search the residence. An investigation resulted in the discovery of around 14 grams…

Easter potatoes are now a thing amid soaring egg prices

(Potato Goodness) (CNN) – Egg prices have stabilized from their January highs, but they’re still not cheap. That has led some people on social media to try something interesting – painting potatoes for Easter.   The trend hasn’t been lost on potato producers. Marketing and promotion board Potatoes USA is pushing the idea by offering tips on how to get…

Man arrested, charged with murder in death of brother

JAMESTOWN, Ky. – An 18-year-old who police say fatally shot his brother has been arrested. On Wednesday, Kentucky State Police say they responded to Fox Lane in Jamestown Wednesday night to conduct an investigation. According to police, they learned Charles Maynard, 22, of Jamestown suffered fatal gunshot wounds at this location. During the investigation, KSP says it determined Charles Maynard…