Author: WNKY Staff

LifeWorks at WKU Board of Directors Welcomes New Staff

Courtesy WKU

September 21, 2020

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Board of Directors of LifeWorks at WKU is pleased to announce the hiring of three professional staff members to launch its inaugural year of operations. LifeWorks at WKU is a two-year residential transition-to-work and independent living program for young adults with autism spectrum disorder. David Wheeler, Molly Swietek and Hendrix Brakefield have joined the LifeWorks…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 Traffic Impact Report for Sept. 19 through Sept. 25

September 21, 2020

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The expected traffic impacts in the District 3 area for Sept. 19 through Sept. 25 are listed below. Interstate 165 A project to widen the I-165 Natcher Expressway northbound ramp to U.S. 31-W Nashville Road in Bowling Green with dual left turn lanes is expected to begin Monday. The construction of the widening is expected to take approximately three…

Dateline NBC kicks off all-new broadcasts this week as the true-crime original enters its 29th season

Broadcasts to Air Fridays & Mondays at 10pm ET with a Limited-Run on Thursdays PLUS: Dateline is the #1 Friday Newsmagazine for 2019-2020 Broadcast Season

September 21, 2020

WNKY Staff,

September 21, 2020 – Starting this week, Dateline NBC will kick off all-new broadcasts on Fridays and Mondays at 10pm ET, as part of the series’ 29th season. The Friday #1 newsmagazine will also air a limited-run of all-new broadcasts on Thursdays, starting September 24th at 9 pm ET/8pm CT. During tonight’s all-new Dateline at 10pm ET/9pm CT, NBC News’…

Emerging Leader – Elizabeth Lyons

September 21, 2020

WNKY Staff,

This week’s Emerging Leader is Elizabeth Lyons, a Western Kentucky University senior and Spirit Master who is heavily involved with “Midnight on the Hill,” a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Monday Motivator – Carry Forward 5K

September 21, 2020

WNKY Staff,

A group of local veterans came together this weekend to show support for wounded veterans and their families. WNKY’s Lexi Schweinert was there and tells the inspirational story of the individual who put it all together.

Sunrise Spotlight – Hope Harbor

September 21, 2020

WNKY Staff,

To celebrate their 35th anniversary, Hope Harbor is hosting an online fundraiser called Coral & Jade. To learn more, click here.

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DSSKY holds car parade for Step Up for Down Syndrome

September 21, 2020

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The 22nd annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk, previously known as the Buddy Walk, is the biggest annual fundraiser for Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky. This year, it was held as a car parade outside of Living Hope Baptist Church on Saturday. Typically this event draws in nearly 2,000 people, but with COVID-19, there…

Pet of the Day – Capone

September 21, 2020

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Living Well – State of obesity

September 21, 2020

WNKY Staff,

There is concerning news in the medical world today: a new report reveals obesity rates among Americans have spiked over the last decade are are continuing to climb. This, as recent data suggests that obese COVID-19 patients have a harder time fighting off the virus.

KSP: Man shoots himself in front of police

September 20, 2020

WNKY Staff,

OWENSBORO, Ky. – A man shot himself in the head in front of police following a traffic stop and pursuit in Owensboro. Kentucky State Police Post 16-Henderson received a call from Owensboro Police Department around 10:20 a.m. Sunday requesting KSP investigate an incident involving their agency and a suicidal subject. The preliminary investigation reveals an Owensboro Police Officer conducted a…