Author: WNKY Staff

Man arrested after hit-and-run kills elderly Franklin man

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A man is facing several charges in relation to the death of a man in a hit-and-run. On Nov. 25, the Franklin Police Department responded to a vehicle verses pedestrian on South Railroad Street, where police say the vehicle left before they arrived. Police say an elderly male was hit by a truck while walking home before…

LIVING WELL – Ovarian Cysts

Model Hailey Bieber shared that she’s suffering from a large cyst in her ovary, and she’s not alone. About ten out of every one-hundred women have ovarian cysts, and while they’re usually non-cancerous, and rarely cause problems they can lead to pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Computer Science Week

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight Interview, brought to you by German American Bank, we met with Kaylee Crowder and Dr. Dale Goatley to talk about Computer Science Week. The Ninja Paired Code-a-thon event will encourage an inclusive environment for robotics and coding. While registration is full for this event, Green River Regional Educational Cooperative is hoping that this will be a…

Toys for Tots hands out gifts for children

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gifts for 400 families were distributed this Saturday by Toys for Tots. While many children were delighted at their new toys, the Boys Scouts provided food for families to enjoy at the gift pickup. Toys for Tots coordinator Janel Doyle says distributing these gifts helps make the holiday season extra special. “Today is my favorite day,” Doyle…

Franklin Small Town Christmas brings community together

Source: Source: Simpson County judge executive Mason Barnes/ Facebook.FRANKLIN, Ky. – Franklin brought that small town feeling of Christmas a little early. Downtown Franklin drew quite the crowd in anticipation of the day’s events, particularly the annual F-S Kiwanis Christmas Parade that would pass through town. Simpson County judge executive Mason Barnes said in a Facebook post that “several different…

Emmett Till demonstrations arrive in Bowling Green

Photo courtesy of Ryan Leach of WNKY News 40BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A protest demanding justice for the 1955 brutal murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till made an appearance in Bowling Green today. Several demonstrations took place in relation to demanding the arrest of Carolyn Bryant Donham, a woman living in Bowling Green who accused Till of making advances towards her…

Pepsi contest wants you to mix soda and milk for ‘pilk and cookies’

Source: @Pepsi, Twitter, Pepsico, CNN, @pepsi/Twitter(CNN) – Good news for people who wish eggnog had carbonation. Pepsi is pushing a new campaign for people to our milk in their soda, with actress Lindsay Lohan serving as spokeswoman. Customers who want to take part in the fun are encouraged to post their experiences with the hashtag “#pilkandcookies.” There will be an…

Bowling Green Jaycees Christmas Parade canceled out of abundance of caution

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Jaycees Christmas Parade, along with several other local events, has been canceled out of an abundance of caution ahead of Saturday’s scheduled Emmett Till protests, according to local authorities. In a Facebook post by the Bowling Green Police Department, BGPD chief of police Michael Delaney says three groups intend to protest simultaneously at…