Author: WNKY Staff
Living Well – Children vaccination trials
Both Pfizer and Modern are in the midst of trials testing the safety and efficacy of their vaccines on young kids. It’s an important step, health experts say, in beating the pandemic. Today’s Living Well explains.
Gov. Beshear provides update on COVID-19
FRANKFORT, Ky.– On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,028 new COVID-19 cases. Of those, 300 are from Monday and Tuesday, but could not be confirmed and announced until today due to a technical issue on the reporting platform. “Today’s case report reminds us that even though we’ve come so far in the fight against COVID-19, this isn’t over yet,” said…
VIP – Dana Patterson, Simpson County Literacy Center
For this week’s VIP interview, Josh Shortt talks with Dana Patterson about the programs and services the Simpson County Literacy Center offers, and the changes they have had to make due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Voices of Honor – Bill Kidd
The military taught Bill Kidd many of life’s values, and provided him guidance toward his future career. This week’s Voices of Honor tells his story.
Sunrise Spotlight – Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Hope Harbor, Inc. has plenty of events planned to raise awareness. This morning, we had Alayna Milby from Hope Harbor joining us via Zoom in the German American Bank Studio to discuss more. For more information, click here.
Living Well – Nature sounds
With mostly dry weather today, it’ll be the perfect day to get outside and enjoy the sounds of nature. And as today’s Living Well explains, it turns out those sounds actually have a positive impact on our health.
Barren County Sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack identified
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that Navy Seaman 2nd Class Howard S. Magers was accounted for back in December. He had been assigned to the Battleship USS Oklahoma. Magers was from the Merry Oaks Community in Barren County. On May 29th the 18-year-old sailor will be given a hero’s burial over the Memorial Day weekend…
Gov. Beshear provides update on COVID-19
FRANKFORT, Ky– On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 344 new COVID-19 cases and a 2.89% positivity rate. “If you haven’t gotten your COVID-19 vaccine yet, look at our list of where you can get your shot of hope this week, at vaccinemap.ky.gov,” said Gov. Beshear. “If you’ve already been vaccinated, reach out to one friend or family member who is still…