Author: WNKY Staff
Health News – Mask mandates in schools
The White House estimates that nearly 1,000,000 kids ages 5-11 have received their first COVID-19 vaccine so far. This comes as school mask mandates are starting to disappear in some school districts, leading experts to encourage more parents to get their children vaccinated. Today’s Health News has more.
Glasgow attorney charged with the assault of a child
GLASGOW, Ky. – A local lawyer has been charged with 4th-degree-assault on a 14-year-old. Shawn Ken Garrett is an attorney at Garrett Law Office in Glasgow and works in part as a criminal defense attorney. In a criminal complaint summons, Garrett is accused of intentionally and wantonly causing physical injury to a teenager by spanking the child with a wooden…
Soaking wet toddler found alone in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, KY – A toddler was found wandering Louisville Road alone in Bowling Green Saturday. Bowling Green Fire Department officials found the little girl near Top Notch Painting. The Bowling Green Police Department said the girl appeared to have been outside for awhile Saturday and was soaking wet. According to a report, a few good Samaritans stopped to picked…
Emerging Leader – Abi Canter
Abi Canter is a senior at Western Kentucky University, the Chapter President of Alpha Delta Pi, and serves with a variety of other organizations on the Hill. She is this week’s Emerging Leader.
Pet of the Day – Sammy
Sammy is a shy, sweet, and playful nine-month-old pup who wants all your loving… and cheesy treats! Adopt him at the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society today.
Sunrise Spotlight – Yes Virginia: The Musical
On Today’s Sunrise Spotlight presented by German American Bank, Kelly Bryant joins us live in-studio to talk about BG OnStage’s upcoming production of Yes Virginia: The Musical. For more info, click here.
Health News – Measles: a threat once more
A warning from the CDC: measles is now considered a global threat again after routine vaccines were missed over the pandemic. Today’s Health News has more.
Missing teen found
LOGAN COUNTY, KY: A missing Tennessee teen is found safe in Logan County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said 17-year-old Faith Noel Threet was considered an endangered child after she went missing Thursday afternoon in Springfield, TN. Logan County officials say 44-year-old Kevin Pitt was arrested and is currently being held in the Logan County Jail on a $250,000.00 bond….
