Author: WNKY Staff

Deputies make felony drug arrest following traffic stop

March 11, 2021

WNKY Staff,

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – At about 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday deputies with Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office saw a vehicle traveling on Morgantown Road in Brownsville with no visible license plate. As blue lights were engaged to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle, law enforcement observed the driver throw something out of the vehicle. The thrown-out item was discovered to be…

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Warren RECC and Franklin EPB announce federal funding to expand broadband

March 11, 2021

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky- Today, Warren RECC and Franklin EPB (FEPB) announced they will receive federal funding to assist in the costs to expand rural broadband service through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF). During a Federal Communications Commission auction, Warren RECC and Franklin EPB together bid aggressively on eligible areas in Simpson County. At the close of the auction, the…

Attorney General Cameron announces multistate settlement for data security breach

March 11, 2021

WNKY Staff,

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky– Attorney General Daniel Cameron today announced a multistate settlement with Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, doing business as American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA), for a 2019 data security breach. The breach affected the personal information of more than 100,000 Kentuckians and compromised the personal information of 7 million consumers. It also potentially endangered the information of up to 21…

Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton to host the “56th Academy of Country Music Awards™”

March 11, 2021

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(CBS) — CBS, The Academy of Country Music® and dick clark productions announced today that 15-time ACM Award winner Keith Urban and New Female Artist of the Year nominee Mickey Guyton will host the 56TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, honoring the biggest names and emerging talent in Country Music. CBS presents the 56th ACM Awards® live from three iconic…

Practice driving course to resume at NCM Motorsports Park

March 11, 2021

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BOWLING GREEN, KY- The Traffic Safety Education Foundation (TSEF), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, in cooperation with NCM Motorsports Park, resumes Practice Driving Course events with March, April and May dates. The Practice Driving Course is a free program. The program is targeted at the parents of learner drivers, 17 years and under, driving on a permit. Plus, drivers 18 years…

Sunrise Spotlight – Breonna Taylor Memorial Event

March 11, 2021

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Join the BG Freedom Walkers as they commemorate the anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death with an event this Saturday in Circus Square Park. For more information, click here.

Pet of the Day – Penny

March 11, 2021

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Talk to the Talent – Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss

March 11, 2021

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Ellen’s Game of Games is back for a new season, and this morning, Ellen’s sidekick, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss joined us on SoKY Sunrise to talk more about it! The next episode of the show airs Sunday at 8 p.m. on WNKY NBC 40.

Living Well – Mental health toys

March 11, 2021

WNKY Staff,

Today marks one year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. For many adults, adapting has been stressful; but it hasn’t been easy on kids either. Today’s Living Well shows a new trend aimed at helping children cope with the emotions they may be feeling.

Gov. Beshear provides update on COVID-19

March 10, 2021

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FRANKFORT, Ky– On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate decreased again, to 3.93%, as more Kentuckians receive one of three highly effective COVID-19 vaccines and continue to follow guidance from public health officials. “We still have far too many deaths reported today, 34, but I’m happy to see our positivity rate continue to decrease,” said Gov. Beshear….