Source: UPS Airlines/TwitterLOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Communities all over Kentucky are extending a helping hand out to Turkey after the devastating earthquakes. UPS flew over 100 metric tons of humanitarian aid to Turkey this week. It comes after the country and Syria were devastated by earthquakes. So far, over 41,000 people have died. The 747 flight was charted by The…
Source: Office of Governor Andy BeshearFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has provided a statement on his decision to sign legislation to lower Kentucky’s income tax. In his message, the governor stated Friday, “First, things are tough out there. Inflation is real. And while gas prices have come down, the grocery store bill is way too high. While this issue…
For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with two skaters from the Vette City Roller Derby. Deadly #23 and Fancy #57 told us about how they are recruiting new skaters, refs, and NSOs. They spoke to us about how you can get involved in the sport, from ages 5-17 and 18+. …
An on-campus vigil was held at Michigan State University to remember three students killed during a shooting that also severely wounded five others. We are 47 days into 2023 and there have been 72 mass shootings, according to the Gun Violence Archive. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Morgan Hoover has more on what an emergency…
For this week’s Feel Good Friday, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we caught up with a local legend. If you remember Houdini, the goat who slowed up traffic on I-65, you were part of a memorable era for those of us on this side of the state. Maybe you lost track of him but rest assured he’s…
Source: CNN via CNN Newsource(CNN) – President Joe Biden says the U.S. has no indication objects shot down over the weekend are part of China’s spy balloon program. His remarks are the first he’s made formally about the three items that were in North American air space. The objects are believed to be much smaller than the Chinese surveillance balloon…
Source: Todd County Emergency ManagementTODD COUNTY, Ky. – A van with two people inside was safely removed from floodwater earlier today. Around 12:30 p.m., Todd County Emergency Management says the vehicle entered Tress Shop Road and ran into water. Officials say heavy equipment was able to remove the vehicle, along with the individuals inside. Following the incident, no injuries have…
Photo credit: AMA Bowling GreenBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green local has been named a top 10 finalist for a national award. The City of Bowling Green says Magen Siegrist is a finalist for the American Marketing Association Ric Sweeney Volunteer of the Year Award. The city says it is “beyond proud” of Siegrist for representing the new Bowling…
Photo courtesy of Bowling Green Independent School District BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -W. R. McNeill Elementary School Principal Kelli Brooks has announced plans to retire at the end of the school year. The announcement was made at a school faculty meeting on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 15, 2023, according to Bowling Green Independent School District. Kelli Stice Brooks began her career at…
Photos courtesy of Glasgow-Barren County TourismMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park has held their ticket lottery for the Louisville Orchestra concert. The park says they’ve received 24,417 applications for tickets to see the performance featuring Yo-Yo Ma. Mammoth Cave took to social media to celebrate the news, saying they are honored by the applications from over 28 states…
