BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – A church-run pantry in Bowling Green says it’s already seeing more families in need of help putting food on the table. While the benefits of SNAP being cut for many across the country will take years, The First Christian Community Grocery Store, operated by First Christian Church and temporarily hosted at State Street Baptist Church,…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WNKY) – A batch of Kentucky laws are going into place, with most taking effect on this past Friday, June 27, following the constitutionally required 90-day post-session period. An additional legislation, the creation of a film office, takes effect on Monday, July 1, the start of a new fiscal year. Here’s a rundown of the major ones: Sextortion Becomes…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Saturday at the Old Courthouse before marching through downtown Bowling Green to Circus Square Park, joining thousands across the country in the national “No Kings” protest against perceived authoritarianism. Organized locally by SOKY Indivisible, the demonstration began around 11:30 a.m. and wrapped up at roughly 1 p.m. Participants carried signs and…
For this weeks Topper Tuesday, News 40 Sports Reporter Samantha Money sit down with Western Kentucky University President Timothy Caboni to discuss the upcoming school year, the exciting athletic seasons ahead, and building projects that will beautify the campus of WKU.
For today’s Sunrise Spotlight Michael Ridgeway is joined by Carrie Morgan of the Cardinal Council Garden Club to discuss the Blue Star Memorial Dedication. For 78 years the Blue Star Memorial Marker Program has served as a platform to demonstrate their appreciation for those who serve our nation. Originally dedicated in Bowling Green in 1967 by the Cardinal Council Garden…
Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is Tucker James. Tucker James is a very sweet boy who is good on a leash and loves to go outside. He gets along with everyone and is known for his playfulness and gentle nature. Be sure to adopt Tucker James today from the Bowling Green/Warren County…
For this weeks Soky’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we head to Morgantown to learn about the Arms of Mercy Indoor Yard Sale. The Arms of Mercy Indoor Yard Sale is a yard sale that takes place every Tuesday, and where you can set your own price for the products that you want to buy. All…
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults are overweight or have obesity. While genetics can play a role in one’s weight, so can the types, and amounts of food, and drinks that are consumed. In today’s Health Minute, News 40’s Morgan Hoover explains why it’s important to read food labels closely, and how the “5-20 rule” can help.
It’s estimated that more than 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids, and researchers say there’s a new group of drugs causing overdoses that may be even more potent than drugs like fentanyl. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Spring Hill Pharmacy News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on the dangers of these new…
