Upcoming events at the Hardin Planetarium
Chris Chandler joins us in-studio to talk about the ongoing and future exhibits at the Hardin planetarium on the campus of WKU. For more information, click here.
Author: WNKY Staff
Health News – Will the CDC change its masking guidance?
Cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are all down. But the CDC hasn’t budged on its mask guidance, yet. Today’s Health News has the latest on where they stand as pandemic fatigue fuels frustration.
Hidden Heroes – Lions Project for Canine Companions
A local woman trains dogs for free, and they’re not just any dogs. These dogs go on to change people’s lives forever. Hear more in this week’s Hidden Hero.
SoKY’s Choice – Insomnia Cookies
Fresh-baked cookies are fantastic any time of the day… even in the middle of the night! Insomnia Cookies is one of Bowling Green’s newest additions, nestled in the heart of Fountain Square Park. The sights and sounds alone are enough to give anyone cookie cravings.
Sunrise Spotlight – Boys to Men
On today’s Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, Tyreon Clark joins us in-studio to talk about the Boys to Men mentoring program, and shows us how to tie a tie. For more info, click here.
Health News – FDA wants more data on COVID shots for young kids
As COVID-19 cases drop in the United States, several states have started easing mask restrictions. But the Department of Health and Human Services is warning parents with young children to remain cautious now that a vaccine for children under five is likely months away. Today’s Health News has more.
Sanderford Honored with Hall of Fame Induction
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Former WKU women’s basketball head coach Paul Sanderford has been named to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2022, the organization announced on Monday night. Sanderford served as head coach at WKU for 15 seasons (1983-97) and amassed 365 total wins and led the Lady Toppers to three Final Fours, including the 1992 National Championship…
McKnight, Justice Lead WKU to 87-77 Road Win at Southern Miss
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Dayvion McKnight and Camron Justice combined for 50 points, and WKU Hilltopper Basketball caught fire from 3-point range to pick up an 87-77 win at Southern Miss on Monday night. The sophomore guard McKnight finished with 26 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while the graduate senior guard Justice netted 6 of 10 3-pointers to finish with 24…
Emerging Leader – Layla Dennison
Layla Dennison is one 6-year-old with big dreams, one of which she’s already accomplished: being on live television. Her video “Independent Little Lady” made it to the final three of America’s Funniest Home Videos this past winter. She is this week’s Emerging Leader.
