Author: WNKY Staff

Tops Drop Conference Opener to Rice

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In a game of runs with seven lead changes and five ties, WKU Hilltopper Basketball ultimately dropped its conference opener, taking its first home loss of the season to the Rice Owls on Thursday night 81-78. “Obviously, a tale of two halves,” said associate head coach Phil Cunningham who served as interim head coach on Thursday night…

Living Well: 6 Ways To Have A Healthy New Year

With the New Year fast approaching, this is an excellent time to reprioritize and see what you have in store for yourself for this upcoming milestone. This Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, takes a look at what you can do when your New Year resolution concerns your health.

Sunrise Spotlight: MLK Weekend Celebration

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met up with Felicia Bland. She told us all about how the community can go out and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. You can get a rundown of all the amazing events going on, here. 

T.J. Samson Skilled Nursing Unit honored as ‘among best in Kentucky’

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Skilled Nursing Unit at T.J. Samson Community Hospital has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for short-term rehabilitation for 2022 to 2023 by U.S. News and World Report. According to a release by T.J. Regional Health, the annual Best Nursing Homes ratings assist prospective residents and their families in making informed decision in consultation with…

Bowling Green native appointed as commonwealth’s attorney

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear appointed Kori Beck Bumgarner Thursday to fill the vacancy for the 8th Judicial Circuit left by incoming circuit judge, Chris Cohron, according to a release. She is set to take office Jan. 2. “I am honored Gov. Beshear has appointed me to serve as the commonwealth’s attorney for Edmonson and Warren counties,” said…

More than $1.6B awarded for bridge project to lessen traffic between Kentucky, Ohio

FRANKFORT, Ky. – More than $1.6 billion in federal grants are going to Kentucky and Ohio for a bridge project near Cincinnati, Ohio. The Brent Spence Bridge faces congested traffic from Interstates 75 and 71, impacting commuters who travel through the area, according to a release by Gov. Andy Beshear’s office. The governor made the funding announcement Thursday, stating the…

Southwest offers new online options for stranded travelers

Source: Southwest, CNN Newsource(CNN) – The holiday travel nightmare could end for many as soon as Friday. It comes as Southwest Airlines canceled another 2,300 flights today, according to FlightAware. One passenger, Katie Demko, missed her wedding. “We tried to rebook and there was nothing…We are just devastated,” said Demko. Passengers have also been unable to reach crucial medication and…