Author: WNKY Staff

Bald eagle rescued in Cave City to be released Friday

Source: Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary CAVE CITY, Ky. – You may remember this flying friend we featured a few weeks ago. Well, now you can go see his return to nature for yourself! The Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary says that the eagle has made a full recovery and is scheduled to be released back to the wild. You can join sanctuary staff…

Blood donations needed after winter weather lowers supply

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The American Red Cross is asking donors to give blood or platelets now and throughout the end of the year. According to AAA, roughly 113 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2. This means those who would otherwise donate will likely hold off until the…

Projection: $4 gas could return as soon as May

Source: CNN via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Gas prices are way down from the record highs they hit last summer, currently at just over $3 a gallon. But don’t get used to it just yet. According to Gas Buddy, an app that tracks gas prices, the price at the pump could rise to $4 a gallon by May. That’s significantly cheaper…

Phoenix firefighters help free puppy from food can

Source: Phoenix Fire Department, CNN via CNN NewsourcePHOENIX (CNN) – Phoenix firefighters helped a hungry puppy in a jam. The department tweeted about helping a dog who got its head stuck in a can of food on Monday. Station 18 firefighters were able to carefully get the can off. The puppy appears to be fine, and the firefighters made sure…

Living Well: Coping with Grief for the Holiday’s

This time of year isn’t merry and bright for every one as the holidays can be especially hard on those grieving the loss of a loved one. For today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on how to cope with grief during the holidays.

Sunrise Spotlight: Commonwealth Coding

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Laura Torres. She spoke to us about a program in Kentucky that teaches young adults how to code. For more information on how to join the program you can click here.

Where to donate your Christmas tree this year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Christmas may be over, but that doesn’t mean your Christmas tree still isn’t useful. Whether you prefer to keep the tree up a little longer or take it down as the new year approaches, you can donate your natural tree for a new purpose. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife says their tree recycling program…

Butler Co. Animal Shelter in need of donations after pipe bursts

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Butler County Animal Shelter is in need of assistance after an emergency situation struck on Christmas. The shelter said in a release Sunday that cold temperatures caused their pipes to burst, flooding the building. The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society asked volunteers to help, and animals are now in emergency foster care. Butler County Animal Shelter…

Family spends Christmas Eve and Christmas holiday at firehouse

Source: Twitter @BUFAirportBUFFALO, N.Y. (CNN) – This will forever be a memorable Christmas for a family from Buffalo, New York. They were among dozens of people who became stranded when a blizzard hit the city on Friday. The family of six lost power in their home, so they decided to head to a hotel for the night, but they got…