Author: WNKY Staff
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…
Little League World Series cancelled for 2020, BG East players heartbroken
The Little League World Series announced there would be no World Series game this year and also announced that all of this year’s regional tournaments will be cancelled, but noted that the events would return in their entirety in 2021. The decision itself may not be all that surprising, but it’s still disappointing for little league players across the country,…
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 Sports – When will sports return?
This week’s edition of Sunrise Sports discusses the cancellation of the 2020 Midwest League All Star game and Dr. Anthony Fauci’s comments on when sports might return.
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…
Living Well – COVID vaccine trials
A vaccine is the only way all of us can be completely protected from COVID-19, and work is well underway in labs across the world. As possible vaccines emerge, an East Tennessee-based research site is among the first in the country to put them to the test in human clinical trials. Today’s Living Well has more.
Coronavirus cases continue to climb in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear in his daily coronavirus briefing announced 184 new cases over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the commonwealth to 4,539 . In addition, 10 new deaths to report today as 235 Kentuckians have now died due to the virus. A total of 1,668 individuals have recovered…
