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New traffic signal to begin operating Tuesday in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A new traffic signal will be operational in Simpson County starting next week. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the signal is at the intersection of KY 100, Page Drive and Garvin Lane. KYTC District 3 says it expects the signal to be operating starting Tuesday, March 14 around 9 a.m. Drivers should use caution as others on…

Hidden Valley Ranch flavored ice cream to launch in stores

(CNN) – An unexpected flavor is hitting ice cream shelves. Hidden Valley Ranch has teamed up with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream for Hidden Valley Ranch Ice Cream. That’s not the only new flavor coming from the collaboration. The companies are releasing a whole collection, including Sweet Maple Cornbread, Blood Orange Chocolate Chip, Carrot Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Honey Graham Cracker and…

Warren RECC expects power to be fully restored Friday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren RECC has some good news for those who have been without power after last Friday’s storms. The company says they have restored power to more than 99% members. As of this morning around 9:30 a.m., Warren RECC says 100 members were left without power. The company says it expects to have power fully restored for…

Disney’s Dole Whip is coming to grocery stores

(CNN) – Disney fans, soon you won’t have to wait for your next visit to Disney to enjoy one of their desserts. Dole Whip is coming to grocery stores. The tropical soft serve has been a staple at Disney parks since it was introduced at Magic Kingdom in 1984. Dole packaged foods has announced Dole Whip will soon be sold…

3M Calico Critter toys recalled after deaths

(Consumer Product Safety Commission) (CNN) – More than 3.2 million Calico Critter toys are being recalled after two children have died. The toys were sold in a set with both a baby bottle and pacifier. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said they pose a serious choking hazard for small children. So far, the company says it’s aware of three incidents…

Living Well: New Study in Heart Disease and Athletes

It’s a scary diagnosis that can halt an athlete’s sports career. But most of those who play sports and have genetic heart disease can still play ball. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on why one author says with diagnosis and treatment elite athletes can continue with the sport they…

Feel Good Friday: Blind Bluegrass Fiddle Player

The remarkable story of the most accomplished ‘fiddler’ player of his generation. Michael Cleveland has been “Jamming” with bluegrass legends since he was a kid reshaping the musical genre and giving it a renewed vision without the ability to actually see. We learn his story in today’s Feel Good Friday, brought to you by J.C. Kirby & Son.

Sunrise Spotlight: Vette City Con

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Leatherface himself, R.A Mihailoff. He spoke to us this morning about the upcoming Vette City Con, where you can meet tons of horror icons. You can head on over to the Corvette Museum tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and meet Leatherface, a guitarist…

Beshear shares message after McConnell sustains injury in fall

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is commenting on Sen. McConnell’s recent health emergency after suffering a concussion from a fall at a dinner Wednesday night. News 40 caught up with the Kentucky governor, who says he is keeping the minority leader in his thoughts but is waiting for the right moment to reach out personally. McConnell is currently…

Beshear provides update on storm recovery efforts

File PhotoFRANKFURT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on cleanup efforts around the state after strong storms blew into our area last Friday. Tonight, 69 counties and 27 cities are still under a state of emergency, according to the governor. Beshear says joint damage assessments are being conducted across the commonwealth by state representatives, impacted counties and FEMA….