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Beshear, first lady announce toy drive for eastern Kentucky

Source: First lady Britainy Beshear, Twitter. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear and first Lady Britainy Beshear announced a toy drive for children impacted by floods this past summer in eastern Kentucky. Gifts can be mailed to Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, where they will be sorted and organized. Mail should be sent to the park’s address at 75 Theatre…

Kenny Chesney to perform in Kentucky for 2023 tour

Source: Rupp Area via Twitter.LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kenny Chesney is taking his “I Go Back Tour” to Rupp Arena on Tuesday, April 25. Pre-sale tickets are available on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. General tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. For more information, you can visit rupparena.com.  *JUST ANNOUNCED* @kennychesney’s I Go…

Few flights canceled despite holiday rush

Source: CNN via CNN Newsource(CNN) – So far it’s smooth sailing for the airline industry. According to the Flight Aware tracking site, only 28 flights were canceled Wednesday morning. Analysts say the day before Thanksgiving will be the busiest travel day of this holiday weekend, and the weather isn’t causing any major issues. However, that might not be the case…

2 wanted on felony warrants arrested in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Two individuals who were wanted in Tennessee have been arrested in Allen County. On Monday, Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force detectives conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 red Saturn. Authorities identified the driver as Tosha L. Wooten, 41, of Westmoreland, Tennessee. Authorities say Wooten and a passenger, Robert Coots, 30, of Lafayette, Tennessee, were wanted in…

Walmart manager opens fire in break room, killing 6

CNN, WTKR, WTVR, Twitter via CNN NewsourceCHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — Authorities and witnesses say a Walmart manager opened fire on fellow employees in the break room of a Virginia store, killing six people. It was the country’s second high-profile mass shooting in four days. Police in Chesapeake say the gunman, who apparently shot himself, was dead when they found him….

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Riverview Marketplace Holiday Events

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we sat down with Brooke Peterson. She spoke to us about a few local holiday events happening at the historic Riverview Marketplace. Firstly, we have the Christmas Marketplace happening Wednesday, November 30th at 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There, you can browse local vendors for those last…

LIVING WELL – Staying Heathy During Thanksgiving

In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, we learn about protecting against seasonal colds.  It’s that time of year to be with family and friends, celebrating your blessings together. However, with severe respiratory illnesses spreading rapidly this fall, it might be good to consider how to keep yourself safe. Mandy Gaither has more for us on reducing…

Bowling Green man arrested on kidnapping, strangulation charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges of kidnapping, assault and strangulation. According to an arrest citation by Bowling Green police, Jackson Martin, 21, used force to keep a woman in an apartment and strangled and assaulted her while inside. On Saturday, Nov. 19, the victim came to the Bowling Green Police Department and reported she…

Bowling Green man sentenced to over 20 years in drug distribution plan

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing 20 years and 10 months in prison and is fined $100,000 after authorities say he was a leader of a drug distribution plan. Tyrecus J. Crowe, 31, was sentenced yesterday for conspiring with multiple people to possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a methamphetamine mixture,…

TSA provides guidelines on Thanksgiving foods allowed through security

Source: CNN, TSA via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Thanksgiving is just days away, and those who have to travel to celebrate may be wondering how to transport their meals properly. Thankfully, the TSA is here to help. If you check out their “What Can I Bring?” feature on their website, you’ll see they recommend you avoid bringing food that can spill,…