Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky district to open school to support girls of color

August 28, 2019

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky school district has voted to open a school aimed at supporting girls of color. The Courier Journal reports the Jefferson County Public Schools board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the all-girls academy, which district plans say will focus on science, technology, engineering, math and art. The district said it expects to spend about $5.2…

OxyContin maker, government attorneys in settlement talks

August 28, 2019

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — State attorneys general and lawyers representing local governments said Tuesday they are in active settlement talks with Purdue Pharma, the maker of the prescription painkiller OxyContin that is facing billions of dollars in potential liability for its role in the nation’s opioid crisis. Purdue has been cast by attorneys and addiction experts as a main villain…

Police: Principal arrested on 30 counts of child pornography

August 28, 2019

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WINCHESTER, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky State Police say a vocational school principal was arrested on 30 counts of related child pornography charges. News outlets report 54-year-old Phillip Todd Wilson was arrested Tuesday and charged with 15 counts of distributing child porn and 15 counts of possessing child porn. A news release from Kentucky State Police says they received a complaint…

Man charged with assaulting toddler who later died

August 28, 2019

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WHITLEY CITY, Ky. (AP) — Police say a Kentucky man assaulted a 2-year-old girl who later died. Kentucky State Police say in a news release that 27-year-old Michael C. Huff of Whitley City was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree assault. Police say an investigation found that the toddler was in Huff’s care Sunday when she suffered life-threatening injuries. She…

Sunrise Spotlight – Adaptive Sports Roundtable

August 28, 2019

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Bowling Green Parks and Recreation will be hosting a roundtable for their adaptive sports programs. To learn more, please click here.

Voices of Honor – Philip Parsons

August 28, 2019

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Philip Parsons was prepared for combat in Iraq, but he wasn’t prepared to return back to civilian life after his service. In today’s Voices of Honor, he tells about how we helps other veterans work through that transition.

Workout Wednesday – Kentucky Grapplers

August 28, 2019

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Kevin Taylor with Kentucky Grapplers joins us for a few tips in self-defense! To learn more about Kentucky Grapplers and the classes they offer, click here.

Pet of the Day – Oliver

August 28, 2019

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Living Well – Concussion testing

August 28, 2019

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The beginning of a new school year is here, and so is football season. Despite all the excitement, though, the game is in crisis. Youth participation numbers are dwindling and fear of concussions is the major reason why. Doctors in Arizona are trying to quell some of those fears and still keep kids safe. Today’s Living Well has more.

Business Expo draws a crowd to Ralphie’s in Glasgow

August 27, 2019

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GLASGOW, Ky. – More than 70 businesses in the South Central Kentucky region are coming together today for a networking event in Glasgow. The South Central Kentucky Business Expo was held at Ralphie’s Fun Center at 702 Happy Valley Road. Businesses from all over the region set up booths at the expo showcased their work in fitness, catering, real-estate and…