BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Some congratulations are in order for News 40’s own Telia Butler, who has been selected as the 2025-26 recipient of the Talisman Award for outstanding contributions in communications.

Butler has been the voice of Throwback Thursday at News 40 for nine years, but she also serves as the downtown development coordinator for Bowling Green.

She has helped bring events like Duncan Hines Days to downtown Bowling Green and established Fountain Row.

She will be presented with the award on Nov. 1 at the 75th Student Publications Homecoming Breakfast on WKU’s campus.

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