One family spent almost two months in the hospital helping the father recover from injuries sustained during the December tornado. A local hospital helped him get back to his full health. Hear the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- It's an unsettling feeling when you hear the sound of the sirens. Here across south central Kentucky, we are familiar with the anxiety that comes when the threat for…
On today's Sunrise Spotlight presented by German American Bank, Issa Mansaray with FEMA and Tauheedah Mateen with SBA join us in-studio to talk about the recently extended deadline to file for federal assistance following…
BOWLING GREEN,Ky FEMA has extended their deadline to stay in the old Sears building at Greenwood Mall from today until March 14th. The Disaster Recovery Center, also known as DRC, will…
On Today's Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, Issa Mansaray joins us in-studio to discuss the different services that FEMA is offering to those affected by the December tornadoes. For more…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The deadline to register for FEMA assistance is just two short weeks away - Feb. 11. Even if you believe you have what you need to rebuild, it's vital to register for assistance in the event…
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- There are hundreds of transitional housing on the way to western Kentucky to help those of you who lost your home or apartment to the December tornadoes. Governor Andy Beshear announced…
On Today's Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, Greg Meredith with the city of Bowling Green joins us in-studio to discuss what you need to do to make sure any…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky: An event in Bowling Green is helping those affected by December's tornadoes by arming them with the right tips and information when applying for assistance. SBP is a long-term…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky: The First Lady of the United States has postponed her visit to Bowling Green because of a severe weather forecast in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The City of Bowling Green is requesting assistance from volunteers at the old Sears building in the Greenwood Mall to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky: First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, will visit Bowling Green on Thursday, January 6. The First Lady…
We sat down with Emily Angel from the city of Bowling Green to talk about how you can donate your time to to help those affected by the tornadoes. For more info,…
FRANKFORT, Ky: Gov. Andy Beshear declared a State of Emergency today due to a powerful severe weather system generating heavy rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail and strong straight-line winds impacting much of Western, Eastern and South Central Kentucky. The severe weather caused flash flooding,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky: Bowling Green fire officials are asking residents in Ashton Parc apartments to leave the area after a severe storm moved through the area Saturday afternoon. News40 is on the scene and reports several trees are down…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky: Severe storms moved through the Bowling Green area Saturday around 12:00pm and leave significant damage along Scottsville Rd. Several structures, including Thorton's Furniture and Hobby Lobby, are damaged. Reports of debris and trees are in the…
On Today's Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, Troy York joins us in-studio to give an update on tornado relief efforts. For more info, click here.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Two local pet lovers are working together to help tornado survivors keep their animals while staying in temporary housing. One…
Local non-profit Good Deeds is working alongside SkyPAC and local musicians to help put on a benefit concert following the deadly tornadoes. All of the concert proceeds will be donated…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Local non-profit Good Deeds is working alongside SkyPAC and local musicians to help put on a benefit concert following the…
Bowling Green's Downtown Development Coordinator Telia Butler joins us live in-studio to talk emergency communications and the future of downtown development. For more info, click here.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball was within two scores early in the second half Wednesday against No. 20/18 Kentucky, but the Wildcats’ crisp offense and dominant rebounding were the difference in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - One Bowling Green family who lived in the Whispering Hills subdivion lived through the tornadoes ripping through their once three-story home. Angelique Gwathney and her mother were both swept…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - A local preschool has opened their doors to kids in the community for free fun, food and hair braiding to help destress…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - If your home, business or non-profit was damaged in the storm, the United States Small Business Administration is in town to help. They…
BOWLING GREEN, KY- Jets Pizza gave away free food on Tuesday in partnership with local organizations after last weeks devastating tornadoes.
On Today's edition of What's Happening SoKY, the folks from Cotton BBQ join us live in-studio to talk about the free lunch they are giving out to first responders later Today. For more…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The Salvation Army is set up inside of the Greenwood Mall to help families who were impacted by the tornadoes.…
The Small Business Administration is in Bowling Green and offering help. The federal agency is offering relief loans to those impacted by the recent storms in our area. They ask that…
On Monday night, the Bowling Green community is coming together for a candlelight vigil at Bowling Green Ballpark to honor those lost in the tornado. Holly Vincent organized the event and joins…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - With Christmas just around the corner, a number of local children are spending Christmas outside of their homes following the devastating tornadoes. So, the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Children and families impacted by the tornadoes received Christmas gifts over the weekend from a local non-profit. Toys for Tots opened their doors Saturday for families in need of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The Bowling Green United Parcel Service hub hosted a donation drive with some of their drivers volunteering their time to collect and transport donations. This time of the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The governor made a stop at the WKU Men’s Basketball game against the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday and addressed the crowd in regard to the tornado…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The South Central Kentucky music scene continues to give back. On Friday, Two-time GRAMMY Award winning rock band and Bowling Green natives, Cage the Elephant, announced a t-shirt campaign to support South Central Kentucky tornado relief.…
In response to the devastating tornadoes and storms last week in Warren County, a one-stop disaster relief resource website has been developed by the Warren County and City of Bowling Green communications…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky -- Warren Water announces that they will suspend turn offs for non-payment until January 3. The utility company that access to clean water for families is a…
WKU President Timothy Caboni joined us in the SoKY Sunrise studio to tell us about the state of WKU's campus in a post-tornado world. He also shared thoughts on the community spirit of…
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…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Early Saturday morning one week before WKU takes on Appalachian State Alex Johnson and Charles Haynes woke up to the news of deadly…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Local, state and even federal officials have made their way to western Kentucky to see the damage from the storms themselves and offer their…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The Bowling Green Police Department announced 13-year-old Nyssa Brown was found today. Police held an emergency press conference at noon today, saying Nyssa’s body was found…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Since the tornadoes struck the city, people have been encouraging one another and putting out signs or lighting up buildings with encouraging messages. This morning, Andee Rudloff…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Farmers have experienced an impact as well out in the county and surrounding counties with the loss of cattle, damage to fields, barns and homes. Farmers are also…
South Central Kentucky is #BGStrong. News 40 is teaming up with Gerald Printing to help tornado victims in need. "I Love BG" is a T-Shirt campaign to support The Salvation Army Bowling Green's efforts to support the needs of those…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The Bowling Green Police Department confirms that the body of 13 year-old Nyssa Brown has been found. At a Thursday press conference, BGPD Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward stated that Nyssa was discovered in the Moss…
Tidball's is just one of many businesses around the region lending a hand to others after last weekend's tornadoes. SoKY Sunrise's Tej Joshi and Tidballs' Brian Jarvis discuss relief efforts happening here in…
BG Forward is a movement organized by the Downtown BG Happenings group to help folks pay their utility bills. After the recent tornadoes, BG Forward is expanding their mission. SoKY Sunrise's Tej Joshi…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- One local business housed close to the devastated portion of the 31W bypass reopened overnight. The Great American Donut Shop, commonly known as GADS, finally got their power restored…
Jason Musser and his entire Musser Motorsports team are looking for a new building to setup their mechanic shop. They were located just off the 31W Bypass, but the recent tornado caused…
