Author: Stephanie McKinney

Kyle Larson signs contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports

BRISTOL, Tenn. – Kyle Larson announced that he will be staying with Hendrick Motorsports, and while at Bristol Motor Speedway, he talked about that coolest part of this process. He said it didn’t feel like much of a negotiation. The reason for that? Because he was negotiating with Hendrick Motorsports Vice Chairman and four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon….

Kyle Busch announces move to Richard Childress Racing

After 15 years with Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota

CHARLOTTE, NC – Today, some of the biggest questions looming over the 2023 NASCAR season were answered, but it also left more questions. Earlier today at the NASCAR Hall Of Fame, Kyle Busch met with media and announced that he would be leaving Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota after 15 years, 2 championships and countless wins. He is headed to…

Logan County man to be honored during Coca-Cola 600

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – This weekend a local man will be honored during the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600. Logan county’s Patriot Cpl. Josh Moore will have his name on Cole Custer’s windshield as part of the NASCAR salutes program. A fallen soldier’s name is placed on the windshield instead of the driver’s name for the annual memorial day weekend race. Cpl….

NASCAR’S best battle in All-Star race this weekend

It’s that time of the year again, this Sunday the best of the best in NASCAR will go head to head this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. This is a non-points race with two things on the line — bragging rights and a million dollars. Every year the format of the race is changed, and this year was no different….

Plastic shortage impacts local small business

BOWLING GREEN,Ky. – Supply chain issues brought on by the covid pandemic continue to wreak havoc on local businesses. Now inflation and soaring gas prices are only adding insult to injury for small business owners. Mike McKinney, who owns the comic book store The Archives in Bowling Green says his business continues to be impacted by the lack of a…

BGPD officer makes toddler’s birthday dreams come true

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One young birthday boy got the surprise of his dreams thanks to the Bowling Green Police. Scottsville’s Connor Barbour wanted one thing for his 3-year-old birthday party. He wanted to meet his big heroes: police officers. Connor’s mom reached out to the Bowling Green Police, and Officer Ben Carroll decided to give Connor the surprise of…

Free at-home COVID tests now being offered by government

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Starting next Wednesday the 19th, you will be able to order at home rapid COVID tests online for free. They will typically ship within 7 to 12 days after being ordered. The announcement comes on the heels of a promise president Biden made before Christmas. He had said his administration would purchase 500 million rapid at-home…

Interview with Chris Allen

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Following the devastating storms that rolled across south central Kentucky, long-time weather forecaster Chris Allen sat down and talked with News 40’s chief meteorologist Scott Burchett. Allen described the atypical dynamics that accompanied the storms, including the lack of significant instability that normally helps tornadic storms develop along with the fact cloud cover kept heating to…

WKU postpones graduation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Earlier today, WKU announced that they will will not hold commencement ceremonies today. While there were no injuries reported on campus, the area is still without power and there is significant tornado damage in the area. Bowling Green/Warren County emergency responders are focused on rescue and recovery efforts. Students on campus should remain in place, and…