Author: WNKY Staff

Davis to be Honored as Bennie Purcell Coach of the Year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Tennis head coach Greg Davis will receive the Bennie Purcell Coach of the Year Award at the USTA Kentucky Awards on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Louisville. “It is very humbling to be awarded with the highest coaching honor that the Kentucky USTA gives out on a yearly basis,” said Davis. “We have worked very hard in my…

Living Well: Rise in Calls after 988 Launch

Since the summer launch of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, the new three-digit number has seen a significant rise in calls. For today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, we have a look at why some believe the new lifeline is transforming the crisis care system.

Living Well: Birth Defect Awareness

About 1 in 33 babies are born with a birth defect in the U.S every year, according to the C.D.C. And while many will go on to lead happy, healthy lives, birth defects are a leading cause of infant death in this country. For today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, we’ll learn some steps that those who…

Glasgow High School placed on lock down, student suffers medical emergency

GLASGOW, Ky. – Friday morning, students at Glasgow High School were placed in lock down status. We’re learning that a student suffered a medical emergency News 40 spoke to a member of the Barren County Board of Education who tells us a student suffered from a drug overdose. School personnel treated the student on the scene before being transported to…

Living Well: Woman has Twins Without Ovaries

In 2022, there were an estimated one-point-nine million new cancer cases in the U.S, according to the American Cancer Society. And treatments, like chemotherapy, can cause changes to fertility that can be temporary or permanent. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, we learn the story of a cancer survivor who lost her ovaries, but not her…

Sunrise Spotlight: Romance at the Railpark

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Jessica Warren. She told us about the upcoming event at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum where we can share the love in South Central Kentucky. Romance at the Railpark is back and The evening will include live music, a movie in their private theater,…

Living Well: New Study Reveals Pregnancy Covid Dangers

We learn about a renewed warning involving the dangers of covid-19 during pregnancy. A large international study finds that pregnant women who get Covid at any point during their pregnancy are at greater risk of illness and death. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, we learn more on what women can do to protect themselves and…