Emerging Leader – Rachel Kirby
This week’s Emerging Leader is Rachel Kirby, an account representative with CrowdSouth and a volunteer in the community.
Author: WNKY Staff
“I Thought It Was Chaos!” – Explaining The Off-The-Rails Sport Of Train Racing
(KUSA) Jared Wall has a room full of car racing trophies. He’s been racing since he was 17. “I was five days old, my parents raced out at Colorado National Speedway back when it was dirt. I’ve been going to the races ever since,” Wall says. His mother has won trophies, so has his brother and he hopes to hand…
Searching For Owen: New clues in disappearance of missing student
(KGW) Police in Portland, Oregon have released new video showing missing University of Portland student Owen Klinger walking west on North Willamette Boulevard the night he disappeared. Previously, they believed Klinger was last seen heading in another direction after leaving his dorm. Police are asking residents in the new areas for any personal security video they might have on the…
State Trooper by day, King by night
(WAVE) Endre Samu has been in law enforcement for more than 40 years. He’s been a Kentucky State Trooper for the past 11 years, so he’s seen a lot of things that have affected him deeply. You’ll never guess what he does to release that pressure. “Working the road, being a trooper, there is a lot of stress and a…
Bottoms Up: “Breaking Bad” Beer Sells Out
(KOB/NBC News) “Breaking Bad” fans lined to get their hands on actor Dean Norris’ new beer Saturday. The beer, Schraderbrau, is based on the homebrews crafted by Norris’ character, DEA agent Hank Schrader, on the popular show. Norris and “Breaking Bad” co-star Steven Quezada signed bottles for fans who waited in line at Albuquerque’s three Costco stores this weekend. Read…
Korean War casualty laid to rest
(WICU) Nearly 70 years after he was killed in action in North Korea, Sgt. Gerald B. Raeymacker’s remains were laid to rest Saturday alongside his mother in Dunkirk, New York. “Glad to see my uncle’s finally home and with his mom. It’s nice to have some closure for the family and all the hard work that’s been put into obtaining…
Caught On Camera: Coach Disarms Gunman
(KGW) Newly released video shows security guard and football coach Keanon Lowe disarm a student who had brought a loaded shotgun to school to Oregon’s Parkrose High School. Surveillance video shows Lowe back out of a room holding a shotgun in one hand and holding onto the student with the other hand. Someone runs to grab the gun away from…
Monday Motivator – Special Olympian Lee Dockins
In this week’s Monday Motivator, we sit down with one local Special Olympian who has had great success over the years. Gymnast Lee Dockins is based in Russellville, and she has traveled all over the world to compete and perform.
Sunrise Spotlight – Bourbon & Brewfest
This unique event will feature select craft brews from the region, hand-picked Kentucky bourbons, live entertainment, and much more. The event is Oct. 26 at BG Ballpark. To buy tickets, click here.
