Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society holds Black Friday adoption sale

Source: Bowling Green-Warren County Humane SocietyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’re in search of a new friend, you’re in luck! Warren County’s local animal shelter is having half off all adoption fees for Black Friday weekend. The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society is offering the sale from Friday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 27. In a Facebook post, the humane…

Amazon workers to go on global strike on Black Friday

(CNN) – E-commerce giant Amazon is facing protests and strikes across the globe amid the busy sales of Black Friday. Thousands of warehouse workers upset over pay and conditions are planning walkouts and demonstrations in roughly 40 countries. The protest campaign is being called “Make Amazon Pay.” Some protests will also highlight Amazon’s environmental and social footprint. Some of the…

LIVING WELL – Rare Liver and Lung Transplant

In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, a former nurse who helped patients for nearly three decades is now giving thanks to the doctors and nurses who helped save his life. Patricio Collera received a rare liver and lung transplant at Northwestern Medicine, becoming the hospital’s first-ever patient to undergo the procedure.

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Once Upon a Christmas

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we met with Carolyn House and Chris Baker. They spoke to us about the upcoming holiday event, ‘Once Upon a Christmas,’ presented by Fountain Square Players. Two plays will be preformed for this event, ‘Happy Christmas to All,’ and ‘The Birds’ Christmas Carol.’ You can catch these shows on…

Edmonson County welcomes visitors with new sign

Source: Edmonson County Tourism CommissionEDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Edmonson County is making some changes amid the upcoming season. The county removed the old welcome signs and has replaced them with new reflective signs featuring the new county logo. The Edmonson County Tourism Commission says they want to welcome visitors with “a splash of color and excitement.” To learn more about…

What Busweiser plans to do with beer from the World Cup

(CNN) – Qatar’s last-minute decision to ban alcohol at World Cup stadiums left Budweiser with a whole lot of extra beer. But the brewer came up with an innovative way to offload it. Budweiser tweeted it will ship the unsold beers to the winning country and will host the ultimate championship celebration for them. Budweiser’s dilemma began last week, just…

Teresa’s Restaurant continues Thanksgiving tradition of giving back

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One local restaurant is contributing to the holiday spirit today. Teresa’s Restaurant is a family-owned and operated establishment here in Bowling Green. The restaurant has been around for close to 30 years but with different owners. Located on Gordon Avenue, they have been giving out free Thanksgiving dinners for about 12 years. This year’s free Thanksgiving…

Sheriff pardons turkey of criminal damage charges after it breaks into home

Source: Douglas County Sheriff’s OfficeDOUGLAS COUNTY, Kan. – A turkey in Kansas has something to be thankful for this year. Douglas County sheriff Jay Armbrister pardoned a turkey of any criminal damage charges after an unusual incident. On Nov. 10, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a turkey named Tom broke through a window and into a resident’s home. Thankfully,…

SOKY SPEAKS – Thanksgiving

For this weeks SoKY Speaks, Tommy and Darius travel to Fountain Square Park to talk with some of you about you favorite Thanksgiving food, if you’re traveling for Thanksgiving, and what ruins Thanksgiving for you whether it be politics at the table or burnt food.