Author: WNKY Staff
Living Well – Childhood obesity
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, kids are spending extra time at home. Experts say that means the threat of childhood obesity could be looming.
Alumnus establishes scholarship in honor of Black Lives Matter
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Juan Dozier (’19, ’20) recently made a gift to WKU to establish the Juan H. D. Dozier II Scholarship in honor of the Black Lives Matter movement. The scholarship will support a diverse WKU freshman or sophomore who is enrolled full time, has been involved in leadership roles in high school or college and aspires to be a leader at…
Emerging Leader – Francis Wilson
This week’s Emerging Leader is Francis Wilson, a community organizer who wants to increase voter participation in South Central Kentucky. Wilson is a recent graduate of Western Kentucky University, where he helped launch the ‘Reg 2 Vote’ campaign.
NBC to air ‘Global Goal: Unite for Our Future – the Concert’ on Saturday, June 27
“Titan Games” Executive Producer Dwayne Johnson to Host the Two-Hour Telecast That Will Help Combat the Disproportionate Impact COVID-19 Has on Marginalized Communities
NEW YORK – June 22, 2020 – Hosted by Dwayne Johnson of “The Titan Games,” NBC will air the two-hour special “Global Goal: Unite for Our Future — The Concert” on Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m. CT. The telecast, from Global Citizen and the European Commission, will highlight the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has on marginalized communities, including people of…
Sunrise Spotlight – Get Out at the Drive-In
In place of Get Down, Lost River Cave is moving their annual fundraiser to the Franklin Drive-In for a new event: Get Out! Celebrate the cave’s 30th anniversary with a fun, socially-distant event for the whole family. For more information, click here.
Living Well – Summer face masks
Dermatologists are seeing an uptick in skin conditions related to face coverings, but they say a few simple steps can help. Today’s Living Well explains.
Monday Motivator – Discovering your roots at ACPL
If you have an interest in discovering your own family’s history or family lineage, then this week’s Monday Motivator is for you! The Allen County Public Library is helping locals discover the depths of their family’s history. Many ACPL programs and events have been altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, click here.
Truck driver injured after semi overturns
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At 10:30 a.m. Bowling Green police were called to an overturned semi at Memphis Junction Road just before the intersection with Russellville Road. The truck was hauling a crane. The driver, John Moore, of Alabama, was injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment. The extent of the injuries was not released.
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