Author: WNKY Staff

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Once Upon a Christmas

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we met with Carolyn House and Chris Baker. They spoke to us about the upcoming holiday event, ‘Once Upon a Christmas,’ presented by Fountain Square Players. Two plays will be preformed for this event, ‘Happy Christmas to All,’ and ‘The Birds’ Christmas Carol.’ You can catch these shows on…

Edmonson County welcomes visitors with new sign

Source: Edmonson County Tourism CommissionEDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Edmonson County is making some changes amid the upcoming season. The county removed the old welcome signs and has replaced them with new reflective signs featuring the new county logo. The Edmonson County Tourism Commission says they want to welcome visitors with “a splash of color and excitement.” To learn more about…

What Busweiser plans to do with beer from the World Cup

(CNN) – Qatar’s last-minute decision to ban alcohol at World Cup stadiums left Budweiser with a whole lot of extra beer. But the brewer came up with an innovative way to offload it. Budweiser tweeted it will ship the unsold beers to the winning country and will host the ultimate championship celebration for them. Budweiser’s dilemma began last week, just…

Teresa’s Restaurant continues Thanksgiving tradition of giving back

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One local restaurant is contributing to the holiday spirit today. Teresa’s Restaurant is a family-owned and operated establishment here in Bowling Green. The restaurant has been around for close to 30 years but with different owners. Located on Gordon Avenue, they have been giving out free Thanksgiving dinners for about 12 years. This year’s free Thanksgiving…

Sheriff pardons turkey of criminal damage charges after it breaks into home

Source: Douglas County Sheriff’s OfficeDOUGLAS COUNTY, Kan. – A turkey in Kansas has something to be thankful for this year. Douglas County sheriff Jay Armbrister pardoned a turkey of any criminal damage charges after an unusual incident. On Nov. 10, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a turkey named Tom broke through a window and into a resident’s home. Thankfully,…

SOKY SPEAKS – Thanksgiving

For this weeks SoKY Speaks, Tommy and Darius travel to Fountain Square Park to talk with some of you about you favorite Thanksgiving food, if you’re traveling for Thanksgiving, and what ruins Thanksgiving for you whether it be politics at the table or burnt food.

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Conundrum Workshop’s Turkey Tournament

For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we met with Ken McChutchen! He spoke to us about Conundrum Workshop’s 7th Annual Turkey Tournament. Every year there’s a different challenge for the Turkey Tournament and this year, they have a never-before-seen escape room! Folks can compete for the best time with the least amount of…

LIVING WELL – Caring For a Sick Child

As the Flu, and RSV continue to circulate, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association have requested a formal emergency declaration from the federal government to support hospitals and communities amid an “alarming surge of pediatric respiratory illnesses.” In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more from doctors on how to…

Beshear, first lady announce toy drive for eastern Kentucky

Source: First lady Britainy Beshear, Twitter. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear and first Lady Britainy Beshear announced a toy drive for children impacted by floods this past summer in eastern Kentucky. Gifts can be mailed to Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, where they will be sorted and organized. Mail should be sent to the park’s address at 75 Theatre…

Kenny Chesney to perform in Kentucky for 2023 tour

Source: Rupp Area via Twitter.LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kenny Chesney is taking his “I Go Back Tour” to Rupp Arena on Tuesday, April 25. Pre-sale tickets are available on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. General tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. For more information, you can visit rupparena.com.  *JUST ANNOUNCED* @kennychesney’s I Go…