Author: WNKY Staff

Sunrise Spotlight – Senate hopeful Jimmy Ausbrooks

Senate hopeful Jimmy Ausbrooks joined SoKY Sunrise to discuss several political topics including gun reform and even a get-to-know-you game! For more on Ausbrooks’ campaign, click here. To watch our interview with Mike Broihier, click here. To watch our interview with Steve Cox, click here. To watch our interview with Amy McGrath, click here. WNKY has an open invitation to all other…

SCK Strong – Lockshield Partners

During this time of uncertainty, WNKY 40 News is highlighting Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce partners and how the community can help them during tough times. This week, we’re featuring Lockshield Partners, a financial firm assisting the South Central Kentucky community during difficult financial times. To learn more, click here.

WNKY’s Max Winitz welcomes new baby girl

We have some exciting news to share as the WNKY family has grown by one! Yesterday, WNKY 40 News Anchor Max Winitz and his wife Hayley welcomed a beautiful baby girl to the world. Brighton Shay Winitz was born at 3:42 PM on Wednesday, April 29, weighing 6 pounds and 14 ounces. Welcome to the world, Brighton Shay Winitz! Mom…

Covid cases continue to climb in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced 174 new cases over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the commonwealth to 4,708 after removing duplicates. In addition, he announced five new deaths today bringing the total to 240 Kentuckians who have now died due to the virus. A total of 1,675 individuals have…

Make-A-Wish grants local boy wish of having camper

Yesterday was World Wish Day, and what better way to celebrate than making one come true. In celebration of the holiday, Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana made a stop in Metcalfe County to deliver a Coleman camper to James Hostetler, a local boy who just recently defeated cancer. James was diagnosed with leukemia in October 2017. After over two years…

Sunrise Spotlight – Seeking medical care during emergencies

In this edition of Sunrise Spotlight, Dr. Jacqueline Dawson Dowe joined the show from The Medical Center at Bowling Green. Doctors and medical experts have seen a decline in emergency room patients, likely due to fears of catching COVID-19. Doctors encourage patients to come to the emergency room during emergencies. To learn more about the precautions The Medical Center is…