Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky students encouraged to apply for 2021 Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year

November 16, 2020

WNKY Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six scholarships and recognition as a 2021 Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year. The program is a partnership of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA). “Athletics and agriculture have a lot in common. They both…

Emerging Leader – Nowelle Altman Sigman

November 16, 2020

WNKY Staff,

This week’s Emerging Leader is Nowelle Altman Sigman. Nowelle is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and is now a doctor at Bluegrass Chiro in Bowling Green.

Monday Motivator – The Status Crowe

November 16, 2020

WNKY Staff,

In this week’s Monday Motivator, we introduce you to a woman that owns her own ice cream business. The business is locally-owned, and over 80% of the ingredients in the product are from local sources! To learn more about The Status Crowe, click here.

Sunrise Spotlight – Drive Up for Down Syndrome

November 16, 2020

WNKY Staff,

The Junior Board of Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky is hosting their very first event this weekend, a drive-thru car show! To learn more, click here.

Pet of the Day – Mabel

November 16, 2020

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Living Well – New HIV treatment

November 16, 2020

WNKY Staff,

While there’s still progress to be made, HIV is much more manageable than it used to be. Now, a new, two-drug approach could make life a little easier for those living with the disease. Today’s Living Well explains.

Marquee Backstage: Astronomy Club

November 15, 2020

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Kentucky’s weekly COVID-19 cases again hit record high

November 15, 2020

WNKY Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday asked all Kentuckians to recommit to following safety guidelines as Kentucky again set a record for cases reported in one week. Today’s report also represented the highest number of new cases ever reported on a Sunday. “Coronavirus is present in every corner of the commonwealth and it’s spreading at a truly alarming…

Beshear: 419 children test positive for COVID

November 14, 2020

WNKY Staff,

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Saturday, Gov. Andy Beshear reported the state’s highest number of COVID-19 cases yet again with the test positivity rate reaching almost 9% as the commonwealth’s alarming spread of the coronavirus continues with more than 11,500 cases and 68 deaths in the last four days alone. “If we don’t grab ahold of those red zone county reduction recommendations,…

Chevy Bolt recalled due to fire risk

November 13, 2020

WNKY Staff,

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Owners of select Model Year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles should park their cars outside and away from homes until their vehicles have been repaired, due to a new recall for the risk of fire. GM has issued a recall of 50,932 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles for the potential of an unattended fire in the high-voltage battery pack underneath the…