Author: WNKY Staff
Living Well – HIV advancements
2018 was a big year in the fight against HIV. Two Florida doctors who treat the virus say we’ve come a long way in prevention and treatment, but still have work to do. We explain in this edition of Living Well.
‘We’re getting soft’: Gov. Bevin criticizes cold weather school closings
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin is facing criticism after comments he made regarding state school districts closing due to frigid temperatures. Bevin later said that he was being “slightly facetious,” but added he believes the closures set a bad precedent for youth. Bevin faced heavy criticism on social media, including Republican gubernatorial challenger Robert Goforth taking a shot at Bevin’s private…
Boyle Co. deputy injured after windshield hit by rock, two teens arrested
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – Two teenagers are now in police custody after a Boyle County deputy was injured after his windshield was shattered by a rock. Police say the teenagers threw a softball-sized rock which caused the deputy to lose control and crash. Boyle County Deputy Philip Dean was the responding officer and is now in the hospital. Police…
Let’s Make A Meal – BCHS Kitchen
In this week’s edition of Let’s Make a Meal, we take a step inside the updated kitchen at Barren County High School that’s providing students a learning experience and tasty treats. This week, they show us how to use your creativity when putting together a fruit centerpiece or bouquet.
Campus Beat – ‘Face of a Scholar’ Scholarship
Scholarships are a vital part of higher education in our country. For some students, the scholarships they receive help pay for their entire education, as well as other things such as books, food, etc. But it’s not often that a university’s own police department starts a scholarship fund – especially one that raises money through officers who grow out their…
Sunrise Spotlight – Romance at the Railpark
In this edition of Sunrise Spotlight, Skylar Wooden joins the show to talk about Romance at the Railpark, a romantic night planned at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum. Reservations are required for this event. To learn more, click here.
SoKY’s Choice – Downing Museum
Near the campus of WKU, the Downing Museum offers a break from the fast moving world we live in. In this edition of SoKY’s Choice, WNKY’s Josh Shortt has more on how you can enjoy a warm indoor experience while taking a trip through the history of artist Joe Downing.
Living Well – Over-prescribing antibiotics
We’ve all experienced it at some point: coughing, headaches, runny nose – all the symptoms that go along with the common cold. Of course no one wants to feel sick, so in most cases you make a trip to your doctor and they’ll prescribe you some form of drug, usually an antibiotic. But could those drugs do more harm than…