Author: WNKY Staff

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…

WHAT’S HAPPENING SOKY – Auburn Halloween Parade

On today’s What’s Happening SoKY segment, we had the pleasure of meeting with Rhonda Sullivan. She came in today to speak about an upcoming event, the Auburn Halloween Parade. This event is being organized by Auburn Kentucky Tourism and it is the city’s very first annual Halloween Parade! The parade starts at 6:00 PM on October 29th in Downtown Auburn…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Warren County Tennis and Sports Facility

On today’s Sunrise Spotlight interview, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Chad Young. He is the Assistant Manager at the Warren County Tennis & Sports Facility here in Bowling Green. We were able to talk all about how the new tennis facility, located within in Michael Buchanon Park, is booked and busy! With new classes…