Author: WNKY Staff

News 40 personalities take the plunge for charity

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — There was a lot of laughter and some shenanigans as a few of the News40 personalities took the bench over the dunk tank. Inevitably, some were dunked by 2021 SOKY Fair patrons with strong arms and excellent aim. Almost as inevitably, our own Lexi Schweinert took the plunge when a certain co-host helped the process along….

Commissioner Quarles files response to Governor’s State Fair Board lawsuit

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Ryan Quarles has filed a response to the lawsuit filed by Governor Andrew Beshear that challenged the reorganization of the Kentucky State Fair Board. “Since the moment this lawsuit was filed, I promised Kentuckians that I would defend agriculture and the will of the General Assembly,” Commissioner Quarles said. “While a state fair…

Sunrise Spotlight – Unleash Your Glow

On Today’s Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, Danielle Brown from BeComing University joins us live in-studio to talk about the Bloom Enrichment Program’s Unleash Your Glow back to school bash being put on by BeComing University, Bolden Beauty Industry, Beautiful You, and For a real change, Inc. For more info, click here.

Owensboro police search for missing teen

OWENSBORO, Ky. – Owensboro Police Department is searching for a missing teen. Alexis Ijames, 16, is was last seen in Owensboro at 11:30 p.m. June 6. She is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She was last seen in a black sweatshirt and black leggings. She may have dyed or cut her hair. Anyone who has seen…

WKU Volleyball Announces 2021 Regular Season Schedule

Photo Courtesy: WKU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Fresh off the best season in WKU Volleyball history, the Hilltoppers will face another challenging schedule this fall with four NCAA Tournament teams on the slate including hosting the reigning national champions for an exhibition. Travis Hudson and company are set to host 13 matches inside E.A. Diddle Arena in addition to a…

AG Cameron announces $26 Billion agreement with opioid distributors and manufacturer

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 21, 2021) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today delivered on his promise to fight back against the opioid epidemic by announcing an historic $26 billion agreement with Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen – the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – and Johnson & Johnson, which manufactured and marketed opioids, for the companies’ role in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic. The agreement…