Feel Good Friday: Young Boy and his Guide Dog
This Feel Good Friday, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, celebrates the joy and warmth of a loving animal brought to a nine-year old child who is visually impaired.
Author: WNKY Staff
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…
19-year-old Kentucky native racks up 2.8 million followers on TikTok
Photo courtesy of Parker Pannell, LEX 18(LEX 18) – Kentucky native Parker Pannell knows how to rack up the views on TikTok. The 19-year-old first joined the platform in 2018 and now has 2.8 million followers. Pannell says that “making a viral video is the best feeling in the world.” It’s safe to say he’s pretty good at it. His…
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…
MLK Celebration Events
Today on SoKY @ Noon, we met with DC Clements. He spoke to us about an upcoming celebration weekend to honor Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday.
Butler Co. Animal Shelter works on repairs after pipe bursts
Photo courtesy of Butler County Animal ShelterMORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Butler County Animal Shelter is working on some much-needed repairs. After this past weekend’s winter storm, the shelter said they had a pipe burst, leading to a flood in the building. This led to an emergency situation in frigid temperatures. Thankfully, the shelter was able to arrange emergency foster care…
Woman in Buffalo found dead, trapped in car
Source: The Brown Family via CNN Newsource BUFFALO, N.Y. (CNN) – “It was like a piercing feeling in my stomach, a pain I’ve neve felt before.” Those are the words of grieving mother Wanda Brown Steele, whose daughter Taylor died after being stranded in her car during this weekend’s winter storm. The young woman was only six minutes away from…
