Author: WNKY Staff

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY – Father and Son Bond Over Basketball

For this week’s Feel Good Friday, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we saw a little boy and his father share their love for basketball. Andrew Tribble and his young son AJ, both from Lexington Kentucky, have been shooting hoops together for years. Check out this story of the sweetest father and son bond to brighten up your…

LIVING WELL- Interest in COVID Boosters Declining

Despite reports of a winter surge in COVID cases, it seems that only about 10% of American’s in the US have their booster vaccine. On today’s Living Well, brought to you by Spring Hill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither talks more about those COVID booster numbers declining.

Burn ban lifted in Simpson County; officials urge caution during fall season

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Following recent weather, the outdoor burn ban in Simpson County has been lifted. Simpson County judge-executive Mason Barnes made the announcement Wednesday on a social media post. Barnes issued the burn ban on Oct. 7 due to dry conditions, which presented a fire hazard. Franklin-Simpson Fire Rescue says fall hazard burning season rules still apply. From Oct….

Norton Children’s NICU babies dress up for first Halloween

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Some of Kentucky’s youngest and tiniest patients are getting in the Halloween spirit by showing off their first costumes. Norton Women’s & Children’s says dressing up their neonatal intensive care unit babies patients give parents and families a chance to celebrate their babies: a welcome break from hospital routines.  These adorable Halloween costumes are provided by families…

Family Enrichment Center among community organizations to benefit from $1.3M

Nickie Jones, the executive director of Family Enrichment Center, is pictured above. The organization recently was one of many awarded funding to help their cause to end child abuse. Source: Kosair CharitiesLOUSIVILLE, Ky. – On Thursday, Kosair Charities awarded $1,300,000 to Family Enrichment Center, Kentucky Youth Advocates, and 17 other community organizations The funding is part of the Kosair Charities Face It…

Lexington couple brings Halloween spirit to neighborhood

Source: WLEXLEXINGTON, Ky. (WLEX) – Whether you prefer Halloween creepy or cute, you’ll find it at Shirley and Johnny Richie’s home. The couple has been decorating their front yard for years, and not only has their collection of inflatables grown, but so has their local fanbase. “I just started working a part-time job, and I was telling them about my…

Roads to close for WKU homecoming parade

Source: City of Bowling Green. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Drivers may want to stay aware of some road closures for Western Kentucky University’s homecoming parade Friday evening. The Nightmare on Normal Street homecoming parade will begin on WKU’s main campus at Hardin Planetarium at 5 p.m. The parade will continue down State Street to Fountain Square Park, turn left on…

2 arrested on drug charges with infant present

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Cave City police say two people are facing several charges after they received a call about a domestic dispute at the Holiday Motel. Once officers from the Cave City Police Department arrived, they found Julie Ellis, 33, and Benjamin Cullen, 47, inside, along with an infant. After getting permission to search the room, police say they…