Author: WNKY Staff

The SKyPAC welcomes Casting Crowns this September

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A legendary Christian rock band plays Bowling Green this Fall. The SKyPac welcomes contemporary Christian rock band Casting Crowns on Friday, September 13. The band has sold over 13 million albums and charted 15 number-one singles. Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 18 at 10 am. To learn more, visit www.theskypac.com.

Southern KY Highland Games postponed until 2025

PARK CITY, Ky. – The Southern KY Highland Games have been postponed until 2025. According to a release by Southern KY Highland Games Park City, the highland games will not take place on June 1, 2024 due to scheduling conflicts with athletes. Karin Baldwin-Carroll, spokesperson of Southern KY Highland Games Park City Executive Committee, stated, “After much discussion, it was…

Coal miners getting new protections from silica dust linked to black lung disease

WASHINGTON (AP) — Coal miners will be better protected from poisonous silica dust that has contributed to the premature deaths of thousands of mine workers from a respiratory ailment commonly known as “black lung” disease, the Labor Department said Tuesday as it issued a new federal rule on miners’ safety. The final rule, announced by Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su,…

Vehicles removed at intersection in Edmonson County, sheriff’s office says

Source: Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office. EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office says it had received several complaints about vehicles obstructing the view of Highway 259 and 31-W. On Monday, deputies say all vehicles have been removed. The sheriff’s office says the property owner has agreed to keep the line of sight clear.      

Louisville Orchestra secures $4.3M in state funding to continue ‘In Harmony’ tour

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Louisville Orchestra announced Monday that it will continue its “In Harmony – The Commonwealth Tour” for another two years thanks to recent funding. The $4.3 million from the Kentucky State Legislature will allow the tour to run through 2026. According to release by Louisville Orchestra, the tour, which began in 2022, has hosted 18 free full…

SOKY’S Choice – The Good Fight 5K

For this week’s SOKY’s Choice, Michael Ridgeway is joined by Danette Idett and Chelsea Coleman here to talk about The Good Fight 5K. During cancer treatment, many families face difficulties with day-to-day life, especially with making sure bills get paid. With a 5K race coming up, the money that will be raised will help a local family going through the…

Morgantown continues 10-year road project plan

Source: Morgantown Mayor Billy Phelps (Facebook). MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The City of Morgantown is continuing a decade-long plan to resurface all of its roads, according to mayor Billy Phelps. Phelps says the plan includes every street within city limits. On Tuesday the work started on Old River Road, where a resurfacing project took place. On Monday, Rep. Rebecca Raymer confirmed…

Pet of the Day – Mia

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is Mia! Mia is a very sweet girl who has a lot of energy and likes to run around. She is deaf but does understand how to do some tricks with signals. Make sure to stop by the Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society today to adopt Mia.

Sunrise Spotlight – WKU’s Day of Giving

For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight Ashlee Wilson is joined in-studio by Margaret Glaser to talk more about WKU’s Day of Giving. WKU’s Day of Giving takes place on Tuesday, April 23rd. On the Day of Giving you can give monetary donations to different organizations within the university to make sure the students have everything they need to continue to…

Topper Tuesday – Kat Smith

For this week’s Topper Tuesday, Ashlee Wilson is joined by Kat Smith here to tell us all about the incredible games on the hill this week. Softball takes on the University of Kentucky, and starting next week you can also help out the WKU athletic departments by donating to them during WKU’s Day of Giving. Through these donations, the athletic…