Sunrise Spotlight – Hot Rods July Fourth Celebration
The Hot Rods begin their next homestand this week, beginning on July 4! Come out to the ballpark for one of the biggest firework shows in south-central Kentucky. For tickets, please click here.
Author: WNKY Staff
SoKY’s Choice – Ruff Dog Agility Trials
In this week’s SoKY’s Choice, WNKY’s Tej Joshi stopped by the Western Kentucky University Ag Farm to watch dogs compete in agility trials. To register for the Ruff Dog Agility Trials set for August 9-11, call (270) 745-3976.
Record travel numbers expected for July Fourth
New numbers show that this Fourth of July could be the most traveled in history. According to AAA, nearly 49 million Americans plan to celebrate America’s birthday with an Independence Day getaway this year. Overall, the group is estimating a 4.1 percent rise in travelers over last year, totaling 1.9 million more people. Drivers could face delays as much as…
Living Well – Swim safety
Lots of summer fun is being had right now in lakes, oceans and swimming pools across the country. As we’ve already seen so far, though, all that can turn tragic quickly if you’re not careful.
Debates shift democratic field
(NBC News) The impact of last week’s debates on the Democratic presidential field is already being felt. At least one poll shows the profile of California Senator Kamala Harris is rising, while front-runner Joe Biden is slipping. The latest Morning Consult poll shows former Vice President Biden down five points, but still in front at 33 percent. Harris is up…
Trump’s North Korea visit shocks Washington
(NBC News) President Trump’s weekend visit to North Korea is drawing criticism at home. Mr. Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to cross the demilitarized zone and onto North Korean soil Sunday, where he shook hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. President Trump is trying to cast the meeting in hopeful terms, but critics wonder if the…
Couple clones cat
(WCNC) A couple in Charlotte, North Carolina has successfully cloned their 19-year-old cat, named Cinnabun, after it recently passed away. Ashley and Brian Bullerdick found a Texas-based company known for cloning dogs, cats and horses. They bought a kit for $25,000, took a skin and saliva sample… and voila’: Cinnabun II was born. The couple says the now five-month-old cat…
Beeping baseball gives blind a chance to take the field
(KING) A special baseball field in Puyallup, Washington is helping the blind play America’s favorite past time. “Beep ball,” or baseball for the blind, features a beeping ball, bases that make noise and a pitcher who lets players know when to swing. Last week, the Puyallup Elks Club unveiled a beep baseball field behind its lodge. The group transformed a…
Mom drowns son, 11 years after first attempt
(KSEE/NBC News) California investigators say a woman who allegedly attempted to drown her two sons Saturday morning, killing one of them, had tried to kill one of the boys eleven years ago in Montana. 45-year-old Sherri Telnas was charged with murder and attempted murder Saturday. Her 12-year-old son was killed and a 7-year-old is in critical condition after investigators say…
