Author: WNKY Staff

USPS launches Operation Santa to mail letters to North Pole

Source: CNN, USPS via CNN Newsource. (CNN) – Operation Santa is underway at the United States Postal Service. This week marks the earliest kickoff ever for the 111-year-old program. It helps ensure children’s letters to Santa make it to elves and human helpers who assist with gifts. To participate, kids need to use their full name, a return address, a…

Allen County no longer under burn ban, statewide restrictions continue

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – The burn ban in Allen County is no longer active, but authorities warn statewide restrictions still remain. The Scottsville Police Department shared the news Friday, reminding the public forest fire hazard season is through Dec. 15. During fire hazard seasons, it is unlawful for a person to set fire to any flammable material capable of spreading…

Black Friday in downtown Bowling Green? Here’s where to park

Photo source: City of Bowling Green via Facebook. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you go out to get the best deals this Black Friday, the last thing you want is to have your car towed. The City of Bowling Green says shoppers should be aware that many downtown parking lots are privately owned. This means these lots may charge for…

Junior Creative Content Producer

Job purpose • The Creative Content Producer is responsible for writing, filming and editing commercial and promotional video content for WNKY 40 Television and Marquee Backstage, a music series produced by Marquee Broadcasting Kentucky. The position will be responsible for creating unique content assignment to assignment, producing exciting and engaging creative video content for Marquee Backstage, ensuring project deadlines and…

Pet of the Day – Sammie

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is Sammie! Sammie is only 5 months old so it’s not known if they get along with other pets yet. She does though like to cuddle and be held. She needs a home that does not have small children. Be sure to adopt Sammie today from the…

Living Well – The Push to Ban Water Beads

Water beads are a fun child’s toy that has been around for generations, however recently healthcare officials have been pushing back due to the dangers they pose to small children. For today’s Living Well, we’ll see how these toys have become dangerous to children and what you need to if your child swallows one.

Gov. Andy Beshear declares state of emergency following train derailment

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency after a train derailed in Rockcastle County Wednesday afternoon. In a release Wednesday night, the governor’s office stated multiple train cars derailed, leading the Rockcastle County judge-executive to declare a state of emergency for the county. Response efforts for the incident are ongoing, and local officials are…