Author: WNKY Staff

12th Annual Fur Ball raises money for local humane society

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The pet-loving community of Bowling Green came together on Saturday night for the 12th Annual Fur Ball at the Sloan Convention Center. Money raised at the event went to benefit the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society, and it gave the community the chance to enjoy dinner and a night of fun. A silent auction was…

Man indicted in December shooting

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County grand jury Wednesday indicted a Bowling Green man in a December shooting at Skyline Mobile Home Park. Jason Eric Green, 35, was indicted on one count of first-degree assault, first-degree wanton endangerment and fourth-degree assault in the Dec. 10 shooting of Eduardo Hernandez. According to a police report, the victim Hernandez, called 9-1-1…

Sunrise Spotlight – Rhett Flener

In this edition of Sunrise Spotlight, local star Rhett Flener and his parents visit the SoKY Sunrise studios. Rhett recently went viral online after his mother posted a video of him at his birthday party. The video has now been viewed 85 million times on Facebook since it was posted. To learn more about Rhett’s story or to donate to…

SoKY’s Choice – African American Museum

Today is February 1st which means this is the first day of Black History Month and you may be surprised to learn that Bowling Green has a very rich black history of its own. From the black community of Jonesville that was formerly located where WKU is today to the historic ShakeRag district, that history is right here in our…

Lexington Store Creates ‘Soft Kentuckian’ Tee In Light Of Governor’s Comments

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18)– A Lexington clothing store has created a new shirt in light of Governor Matt Bevin’s recent comments on schools canceling for cold weather. Shop Local Kentucky posted on social media Thursday morning letting everyone know they are now offering a “Soft Kentuckian” t-shirt. On Tuesday, Bevin was interviewed on WHAS radio’s Terry Meiners show where he voiced his concerns about so many…

CBS and The Recording Academy™ to honor Diana Ross at “The 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards”

Hosted by Alicia Keys, Music’s Biggest Night® Airs Sunday, Feb. 10 Live on CBS

(CBS) – CBS and the Recording Academy™ have announced a special performance by Diana Ross during THE 61ST ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®. In what is sure to be an unforgettable GRAMMY® moment, the R&B legend will take the stage in honor of her 75th birthday to celebrate her life’s greatest musical accomplishments. Hosted by Alicia Keys, THE 61ST ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS®…

CBS announces the 18 castaways competing on the next edition of “Survivor”

(CBS) CBS announced today the 18 castaways who will compete against each other on SURVIVOR when the Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 38th season, Wednesday, Feb. 20 (7:00-8:00 PM, CT) on the CBS Television Network. This edition, themed “Edge of Extinction,” features 18 castaways divided into two equal tribes, the Manu Tribe and the Kama Tribe. Four returning players…

Vaping forum scheduled for tonight

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – Hart County Schools and Caverna Independent Schools are hosting a forum on the dangers of vaping tonight. The free event will take place at 6 p.m. inside the Hart County High School cafeteria. A presentation will be given by several community partners, in an attempt to provide awareness to parents on the alarming trend among our youth….