EDMONTON, Ky. – A Metcalfe County student is being recognized nationally. On Tuesday, high school senior Colton Huffman was named one of the top five National Beta Scholarship winners. More than 2,700 students applied both nationally and internationally for the scholarship. Five students receive the awards. Huffman was awarded $6,000. Selection of National Beta Scholarship winners is based on criteria based on academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, commendable character, school and community service, as well as National Beta involvement. “National Beta members are among the top students ..read more

BOWLING GREEN, Ky . – To provide the surrounding area with increased options for exemplary accredited education, Foundation Christian Academy announced Tuesday another expansion to its campus on Three Springs Road. According to a release by the school, the demand for Christian education, along with the expansion of FCA’s high school curriculum, has dictated that FCA begin the construction of another building only two years after the completion of its last project. FCA will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Falcons Nest, a 22,500-square-foot preschool building visible from both Interstate ..read more

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, we sat down with our special guest Robin Hewitt who told us all about this year’s Soap Box Derby ..read more

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tuesday, May 7 is the final day to apply for a paper absentee ballot in Kentucky. According to the Warren County Clerk website, the deadline is 14 days before an election. Kentucky’s primary election is set for Tuesday, May 21. You can apply for an absentee ballot on the state’s online portal. The deadline ends tonight no later than 10:59 p.m. Central Standard Time.   ..read more

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has some upcoming road closures that you may need to know about. Interstate 165 in Butler County is continuing a project to resurface and rehabilitate that area. This will last from mile point 26.4 to mile point 32.8. The project is expected to be complete Nov. 1. There will also be a contractor throughout the next few weeks putting striping down on various routes. KYTC asks motorists to use caution while passing these workers. There’s also road construction in Logan County on Kentucky 103 at mile point 7 to 10, as well as Kentucky ..read more

With scattered showers and storms expected throughout the week, you will want to stay weather aware. One easy way to do this is to download the WNKY News 40 Weather app, presented by Greenwood Ford Lincoln Mobile Service. You can download the app on both the IOS App Store and the Google Play Store. There, you’ll be able to find a continuously updated radar and current conditions, as well as any closings, delays or alerts for your area ..read more

For this week’s Topper Tuesday, brought to you by Trent Bedding, we sat down with Rachel Payne & Madison Rabe. These two ladies are both involved in WKU’s Track & Field team. They told us all about this year’s SAAC Earth Day project, what comes next, and Tops on 3.   ..read more

Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know! Meteorologist Darius Mack says you’ll want to stay weather-aware today as he’s tracking another round of storms and the potential for severe weather. Tomorrow, you can help support the Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green with their annual auction! Both members and guests are invited to come by the Kiwanis Club tomorrow. The auction begins at 11:30 A.M and all funds raised will go back to the club. Trek at the track is tonight! Stop by the NCM Motorsports park to jog, walk, or bike with other community members. If it’s raining and y ..read more

We’d like you to meet Red for today’s pet of the day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust. This pit bull terrier mix is one year old and came into the shelter on April 2nd. The shelter tells us he’s the sweetest boy and gets along with cats, kids, and other dogs. You can adopt red today at the Barren River Area Welfare Association ..read more

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. While you may know that taking care of your social, emotional, and mental well-being is good for you, did you know that it’s also important for heart health? In today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover explains how prioritizing mental health can also help prevent heart disease ..read more