Emerging Leader – Avery Yates
Avery Yates aspires to one day be an attorney, and the organizations she’s involved in have been preparing her for that future. She is this week’s Emerging Leader.
Author: WNKY Staff
Melanie Watts discusses mental health post-tornado and leading into the new year
Melanie Watts with Lifeskills, Inc. joins us live in-studio to discuss the importance of mental health following the tornado, and leading into the new year. For more info, click here.
Monday Motivator – WKU Food Recovery Network
Students at Western Kentucky University work hard inside and outside of the classroom. A group of dozens of them volunteer their time to make sure people in the community have fresh food. Hear more in this week’s Monday Motivator.
Sunrise Spotlight – Rec on the Run
On Today’s Sunrise Spotlight, Cameron Levis joins us in-studio to talk about Rec on the Run, a joint effort between Bowling Green and Warren County Parks & Rec aimed at offering fun and engaging activities to those affected by the tornadoes. For more info, click here. Sunrise Spotlight is brought to you by German American Bank.
Health News – What to know about COVID tests
Many Americans are scrambling to get a COVID-19 test in the face of the Omicron variant and the holidays. And they are often facing some real problems in simply trying to get those tests. Today’s Health News breaks down what you need to know about COVID-19 tests.
Feel Good Friday – Santa Claus in studio!
Though today is a busy one for him, Santa Claus took a moment to stop by the SoKY Sunrise set, giving us the scoop on all his Christmas plans.
Sunrise Spotlight – Ryan Dearbone
For today’s Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, Ryan Dearbone with the Bowling Green-Warren County NAACP joins to talk a flurry of topics, including the state of the African American Museum, his new position at WKU, and a brief WKU sports analysis.
Health News – What to know about COVID antiviral pills
The FDA has authorized a second pill to treat COVID-19. While health experts are calling it a gamechanger amid Omicron news and rising cases, the news has left many with questions about the two treatments. For today’s Health News, experts weigh in on some of the biggest questions about these latest tools against the coronavirus.
City of BG’s Telia Butler shares important info on donations and crisis communications
Bowling Green’s Downtown Development Coordinator Telia Butler joins us live in-studio to talk emergency communications and the future of downtown development. For more info, click here.
