Author: WNKY Staff

SOKY’S CHOICE – Christmas Food Fundraiser

For this week’s SoKY’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby and Son, we met with Jose Carlos. Jose spoke to us today about how one local restaurant is giving back to the community. The Feeder Restaurant, ran by Jose and his wife Jessica, are raising money to provide meals and gifts for local families this holiday season. You can…

LIVING WELL – Respiratory Illness Signs

About half of the US has high or very high respiratory illness activity amid early flu season, according to data from the CDC. Surges in respiratory viruses, like RSV and Flu, are overwhelming children’s hospitals and prompting concern among parents. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on the warning signs of serious…

Gipson signs Letter of Intent with the University of the Cumberlands

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kara Gipson was a key piece of South Warren’s success this past season on the volleyball court. Gipson will be taking her talents to the University of the Cumberlands becoming a Patriots volleyball student-athlete. The spartan senior tells us why she chose to continue her athletic career in Williamsburg. “The University of Cumberlands was just it…

Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force investigating cold case

Source: Allen County Sheriff’s OfficeSCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says officials are actively investigating a cold case from the year 2000. The Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force is investigating the disappearance of Peggy Sue Ashley. The sheriff’s office says Ashley’s last known location was in Scottsville in the early morning hours on July 29, 2000. If you…

Simpson County Sheriff’s Office announces safety checkpoints

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office says it is conducting traffic safety checkpoints through Dec. 9. During the checkpoints, officers will be enforcing laws related to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, licensing of motor vehicles or operators, registration and insurance violations, seat belt and child restraint violations and motor vehicle equipment violations….

Jay Leno hospitalized from injuries in gasoline fire

Source: CNN via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Comedian Jay Leno is recovering from burns after a gasoline fire. The former “The Tonight Show” host told Variety he was working on one of his vehicles in his garage when it burst into flames and burned him. The 72-year-old told the magazine that he’s okay and needs a week or two to recover….

Lizzo to perform at Rupp Arena in April 2023

Source: Rupp ArenaLEXINGTON, Ky. – Lizzo will perform at Rupp Arena at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. *JUST ANNOUNCED* @lizzo is heading out on The Special 2our 2023 and is coming to Rupp Arena on Saturday, April 22nd! Pre-sale tickets launch Thurs., Nov. 17th at 10 AM. Use code: SPECIAL. Tickets go on sale Fri., Nov. 18th! 💜 🎟…

Green bean casserole seltzer is now a thing

Source: Aura Bora via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Thanksgiving could be getting a little strange this year. Green bean casserole flavored seltzer water is now a thing. Aura Bora is introducing the new sparkling water flavor just in time for the holidays. The company says the seltzer has a “sweet, earthy and buttery flavor” and is like taking a bite out…

Man charged after Barren County inmate sustains injuries

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow police charged a man Sunday after they say an inmate assaulted another inmate. Yesterday, the Glasgow Police Department responded to the Barren County Detention Center for a medical emergency complaint. After investigating, police say they learned an inmate identified as Austin T. Brown had assaulted another inmate. The victim was transported to T.J. Samson Community Hospital…