Author: WNKY Staff

Football Frenzy Warm-Up: Franklin-Simpson

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin-Simpson Wildcats are getting ready for the 2023 season with several key pieces returning to the team. The cats finished 7-4 last year and moves to class 3A heading into the new year. The Dickerson brothers alongside head coach Max Chaney are eager to get the ball rolling at warren east high school for the J…

Four Hilltopper Greats to Be Inducted into WKU Athletic Hall of Fame

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Four great names in the history of Western Kentucky University Athletics will be inducted as the 32nd class into the WKU Athletic Hall of Fame in ceremonies set for Homecoming weekend this fall. The 2023 class includes Darryl Drake (football), Harry Jones (baseball), Courtney Lee (men’s basketball) and Natalie Powers (women’s basketball). The induction of the 2023…

BCSO: 2 flown to hospital after vehicle collision in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – At least two people are injured after a two-vehicle crash in Barren County Wednesday. Barren County Sheriff’s Office public information officer Mike Houchens has confirmed each driver in the collision near a North Jackson Highway intersection was flown out. An update on the condition of both drivers is unavailable at this time. We will provide an…

Simpson Co. Animal Shelter ‘beyond capacity,’ offers pet sponsorships

Photo source: Simpson County KY Animal Shelter/Facebook FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County Animal Shelter is pleading for adopters this month as it is beyond capacity. In a Facebook post Wednesday, the shelter says they are “full to the rafters with dogs.” Rescuers say all animals leave the shelter fully vetted, but you can help encourage adoptions with a sponsorship….

Beshear proposes largest pay increase for teachers in 40 years, plan to fund pre-K

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear wants to give Kentucky teachers and all school personnel an 11% increase in pay. The governor made the announcement Wednesday morning while outlining his Education First plan. The governor says the proposal for the $1.1 billion investment not only includes the largest single pay raise for public school educators in 40 years, but also…

2 California men charged after drug bust at rented Bowling Green Airbnb

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two California men have been arrested after officials say they found marijuana in a Bowling Green Airbnb. The Bowling Green – Warren County Drug Task says it executed a search warrant at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday morning with assistance from the Kentucky State Police Interdiction Unit. Drug task force officials say they conducted the search at a…

Eggo launches new liqueur that pairs with waffles

Photo source: Kellogg Company, CNN(CNN) – Eggo waffles wants to help parents l’eggo with its new boozy Brunch in a Jar. The Kellogg Company teamed up with Sugarlands Distilling Company to create the Eggo Brunch in a Jar Sippin’ Cream. It’s a liqueur that blends the flavors of toasted Eggo waffles, sweet maple syrup and rich butter with a hint…

New security measures start for Nashville Covenant School

Photo source: WSMVNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – On Wednesday, a new school year started for students and staff at The Covenant School in Nashville. Classes resumed at a temporary location after March’s deadly shooting when three children and three adults were killed at the private Christian school. Covenant students are starting the year at Brentwood Hills Church of Christ. The school…

Sunrise Spotlight: Cultural Awareness Corvette Weekend

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we met with Boyce Greenard. He told us all about the upcoming Cultural Awareness Corvette Weekend. This event is an annual opportunity for Corvette enthusiasts to experience and celebrate the cultural and ethnic diversity that exists among Corvette Owners. For more information about this upcoming event, you can click right here!