Today is World Teen Mental Health Day, a time to raise awareness about the mental health issues facing teens. Health experts say parents and caregivers play a critical role in their child’s emotional well-being. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 4o’s Morgan Hoover has more on a new campaign aimed at getting families to talk…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Gatton Academy student has been bestowed a high honor. Reagan Phelps, who is currently a student at Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, has been appointed to West Point Military Academy. She was the first student to receive a service academy appointment this year. Phelps was nominated by congressman Brett Guthrie, who was also on…
(Source: Metcalfe County Schools)EDMONTON, Ky. – A teacher at Metcalfe County High School is being recognized for her efforts in preparing students for the future. Metcalfe County Schools says Karan O’Sullivan has been named a Next Gen Personal Finance Distinguished Educator of Personal Finance. The school district says O’Sullivan has taught a financial literacy class at MCHS for the past…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man accused of dealing fentanyl pills is in custody following the death of a man in Bowling Green. Authorities say on Monday, Feb. 27, they responded after a 33-year-old man died due to an overdose at a Jacksons Landing Apartment at 2463 Ken Bale Blvd. Following this, the Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force and…
(Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is warning the public of scams circulating on social media. Police say a growing number of scam posts are showing up in local sale groups on Facebook. A common sign of these scams can be heartbreaking titles, such as, “Please help us find Susie. Susie went missing…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – If you’ve been putting off a health screening, Simpson County is having a free event that may interest you. Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce is hosting a 2023 Community Health Fair with free screenings. The Medical Center at Franklin will provide care on Saturday, March 4 from 7 to 11 a.m. Simply go to the Franklin-Simpson Middle School…
For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Meghan Johnston. She told us about the upcoming Consignment Sale happening later this week! All proceeds from the sale on March 5th and 6th go to local organizations that support women and children such as BRACAC, The Foundry, CASA, etc. To learn more about this…
A third of all U.S. adults say they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep, according to the centers for disease control and prevention. Many turn to melatonin supplements to help, but health experts say there are some things to consider before taking them. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s own Morgan…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A free insurance program for Kentucky children is now available to expectant mothers. The Kentucky Health Insurance Program, or KCHIP, is free health insurance for children 18 and younger. A child’s eligibility for KCHIP is based on the family income and the amount of family members. Now, pregnant women without health insurance who meet the financial…
(CNN) – Starting this month, it’s going to get harder for millions of American families on food stamps to afford groceries. On Wednesday, additional benefits allocated for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ended nationwide. “It’s a big impact, no matter what age group you’re looking at,” SNAP director, FRAC Ellen Vollinger said. Lawmakers voted to end that additional funding last…
