Author: WNKY Staff

It’s time to start thawing your turkey

Source: CNN via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Thanksgiving is less than a week away, so it’s time to thaw out your turkey. The CDC has some recommendations on how to safely do so. If you start thawing it right now, the fridge is the easiest method. The agency says you should put it in a container to prevent turkey juice from…

Man sentenced after pleading guilty to rape, sexual abuse of Simpson County minor

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A man is facing 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges involving illegal sexual activity with a minor. On Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, Austin Nathaniel Piper, 23, of Central City pleaded guilty in the Simpson County Circuit Court. The guilty plea applied to charges of first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, use of a minor under…

Man sentenced to 30 years in sexual exploitation of teen girl in Owensboro

OWNESBORO, Ky. – A man was sentenced yesterday to 30 years in prison for violating federal child exploitation laws. U.S. attorney Michael A. Bennett of the western district of Kentucky, a special agent for the United State Secret Service, Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron and chief Arthur Ealum Jr. of the Owensboro Police Department made the announcement. Christopher Bertolett, 54,…

Kentucky State Police investigating death of Edmonson County woman

CHALYBEATE, Ky. – An Edmonson County family is mourning the loss of a 94-year-old woman. On Thursday around 5 p.m., the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kentucky State Police to investigate the death of a woman in the Chalybeate area. Authorities say first responders arrived at the scene at Chalybeate Road in Edmonson County and found a woman identified…

Living Well – Great American Smokeout

For today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither tells us about The Great American Smokeout. This is a day where the American Cancer Society hopes will encourage smokers to put down their cigarettes, but they know that quitting is no easy obstacle. That’s why they often seek alternative methods rather than just telling people how bad…

Sunrise Spotlight – Chandler’s School Christmas Bazaar

  For today’s Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, we met with Jacqueline McCorkle, who told us about a local event! Chandler’s School is holding a Christmas Bazaar this Saturday, Nov. 19. Join them for Christmas shopping with over thirty local vendors and a chili lunch! There is no entry fee for this event, and all proceeds…

Sunrise Special – Community Day Happenings

For today’s Sunrise Special Interview, we met with Brooke Schakat and Monica Taylor to talk Community Day Happenings over at SKyPAC! Community Day will be Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join in on the fun! There will be pictures with Santa, gingerbread homes on display, local art vendors, local festive entertainment, a caricature artist, festive concessions…

What’s Happening SoKY – The Levites

Today for What’s Happening SoKY, we met with Levise Rice. He spoke to us all about a local event happening this Sunday at the Crossland Community Church. This event has a number of local praise groups preforming high energy gospel music. Tickets can be bought at the door for only $10! To learn more about this event, click here.

Matthews Named Player of the Year in Back-to-Back Campaigns; Six Hilltoppers Earn Season Recognition

DALLAS, Texas – WKU Volleyball saw seven different Hilltoppers honored on Thursday as Conference USA announced its All-Conference teams, All-Freshman Team and superlative awards. Lauren Matthews becomes just the third player in league history to earn the newly renamed, Alyssa Cavanugh Player of the Year Award, earning . Head coach Travis Hudson was tabbed the C-USA Coach of the Year. Matthews, Paige Briggs and Callie Bauer all collected First Team All-Conference…

Alcott presents $4 million proposal to benefit BG’s homeless population

Source: City of Bowling Green, KY – Official Municipal Government via Youtube.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green mayor Todd Alcott presented a $4 million proposal to help the community’s homeless population. At a city commission meeting on Tuesday, Alcott said many local nonprofits believe the city should “take an active leadership role to help people impacted by homelessness.” He is…