Affecting about seven million Americans, scoliosis is usually found in childhood. But it can cause future health problems if left untreated. That’s why experts say early detection is critical. In today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on the scoliosis signs every parent should know ..read more

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Businesses, bands and musicians in the South Central Kentucky community are coming together to help support a teen injured in a recent car accident. Jack Fishback lost control of his vehicle and went down an embankment. He has since been recovering at a Kentucky hospital. The talented teen often performed at Spillway Bar and Grill in Bowling Green. Now the community is hoping to raise money to support his family during his recovery. Robert Baxter, the co-owner Spillway Bar and Grill tells us “After the first time we seen Jack, we knew he was somebody that needed to be seen ..read more

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After the devastating storms we saw Wednesday, Blood Assurance is looking to make up for the loss of donations. The weather caused a lot of blood drive and appointment cancellations across their region. Blood Assurance serves Tri-Star Greenview hospital in Bowling Green, but they also work with Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia, Tennessee… where one of the tornadoes touched down. They say donating regularly is something you should consider, especially BEFORE a disaster strikes. “We’ve seen after mass tragedies like the Bowling Green tornado that we saw back in 2021, we ..read more

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – If you’re a resident of Edmonson County, you’ve probably heard about the issues going on at the water department. Residents say there have been some unsafe drinking water conditions. That’s why new manager Kevin Shaw decided to hold a town hall. The community gathered at the Brownsville Community Center to voice concerns about their water service. Representative Michael Meredith also awarded nearly $6 million in funding to the Water District to help make life a bit easier for residents by installing a diesel pump that will help filter the water. However, Shaw says the one w ..read more

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Millions of people have celiac disease in the United States, and finding gluten-free food can be difficult, but a gluten-free bakery that knows about the disease, are doing all that they can to give everyone the chance to experience food in a new way. We went to Awaken Bakery and heard from the owner Tiana Post, she says, “Gluten-free folks do not have enough options. I have celiac disease, and I was diagnosed about 13 years ago and back then there was absolutely nothing.” Celiac affects everyone differently, and Tiana’s husband Richard Posts tells us that the impacts can b ..read more

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. The city of Glasgow is celebrating a huge milestone, being around for 225 years, and they’re inviting everyone to come celebrate. News 40 spoke to the mayor of Glasgow, Henry Royse, who said that the festivities kick off Thursday with a special presentation from local historian Sam Terry along with the unveiling of never-before-seen documents dating back to the origin of the town. On Friday, May 10, there will be birthday cakes available at city hall during daytime hours then several food trucks and inflatables at 5 p.m. for the kids. Royse was happy to announce that Celtic ..read more

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – WKU Softball earned their way to the CUSA Tournament Semifinal in a back-and-forth battle against [3] LA Tech, which resulted in a 10-6 victory for WKU Thursday afternoon at the NM State Softball Complex. With the win, the Tops are now slated to face host [4] NM State tomorrow at 1 p.m. CT. Sophie Weber hit her first career multi-home run game with back-to-back shots in left field, as starter Katie Gardner recorded three punchouts from the circle and collected her 500th career strikeout. Eight of nine Hilltopper batters picked up a hit at the plate to total 13 on the afterno ..read more

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – It’s something that affects many people around the world, and first responders aren’t immune either. During Mental Health Awareness Month, one local fire chief is shedding light on resources that could help those who see some of the most serious situations. News 40 spoke to Cheryl Allen, the chief of the Rural Russellville and Logan Aluminum Fire Departments, who told us that mental health can be a real concern among our heroes. Allen said she, just like many other emergency response personnel, had a few rough situations she’s answered to before. “Images come back to you a ..read more

BOWLING GREEN, Ky- You may have seen some strange vehicles driving around Bowling Green, whether its the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile, the Planters Peanut Car or maybe out of the different hot rods that visit Bowling Green, another car can be added to that list. The Banana Car and its builder and driver, Steve Braithwaite, have made their way down from Michigan and have made quite an impact on drivers in the area. It turns out, the car has had quite the journey. If you haven’t seen the Banana Car do not worry, they will be sticking around town for a few more days and if you are lucky, you might ..read more

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A man walked through flood waters to rescue a dog from a camper in Tennessee on Wednesday. The man went to one of the campers and first attempted to open the door without any luck. He then used a table to go through the window of the trailer and climb through to get the dog. A few minutes later, the man emerged from the camper and held the small dog in his hand as he walked back through the waist-deep water to dry land. The dog’s owner said they were unsure how much water was around the camper, but they are grateful that the dog is safe ..read more