Author: WNKY Staff

Izzy Van De Wiele Earns First CUSA Freshman of the Week Nod

October 30, 2023

WNKY Staff,

DALLAS, Texas — Conference USA announced volleyball’s slate of weekly award winners Monday, as the No. 23 Tops remain undefeated in CUSA action with a two-match sweep over LA Tech this weekend. Middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele earned her first career weekly award, Freshman of the Week, with a stellar performance in Ruston. A breakout weekend for the 6’5″ middle hitter, she hit .458 through the Tops’ two sweeps…

Kentucky State Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash in McCreary County

October 30, 2023

WNKY Staff,

WHITLEY CITY, Ky. – A McCreary County man is dead following a fatal wreck Sunday, officials say. The Kentucky State Police says it responded for a a single-vehicle fatal collision that happened just after 2:40 p.m. Sunday on KY 92 and Pleasant Run Church Hill Road in McCreary County. Authorities say they found a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by…

General Motors reaches tentative agreement with UAW, potentially ending six-week strike

October 30, 2023

WNKY Staff,

DETROIT (AP) — Facing the loss of another $200 million this week to a lengthy strike, General Motors CEO Mary Barra wrapped up her weekend by going to the United Auto Workers’ Detroit headquarters intent on getting a new contract. Joined by manufacturing chief Gerald Johnson at the meeting that started late Sunday, they were able to close a deal…

Bowling Green man charged with burglary in Glasgow

October 30, 2023

WNKY Staff,

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges after police say he ran from a business in Glasgow. On Oct. 18, the Glasgow Police Department says it responded to Shoopman’s Towing for a burglary complaint. Police say when they arrived, they say they found the fence at the lot had been cut and saw a male subject running…

Tommy on the Town – Groovy Gus Mini Donuts

October 30, 2023

Tommy Modeszto, WNKY Staff,

For this weeks Tommy on the Town, Tommy heads to Groovy Gus Mini Donuts were he enjoys the sights and smells while learning the process of how to make these delicious donuts.

Sunrise Spotlight – 2nd Annual Resilience Ruck 12k

October 30, 2023

WNKY Staff,

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight Ashlee Wilson is joined live in studio by United States of America’s Mrs. Kentucky Erica Hildreth to discuss the upcoming Resilience Ruck and how you can help local veterans and bring awareness to veteran mental health. Click here for more info.

Pet of Day – Leisha

October 30, 2023

WNKY Staff,

Today’s Pet of the Day, Brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust is Leisha. Leisha is a sweet cat who is a little shy but loves attention. She is almost ten years old and likes to take things slow, so it may take some time for her to get familiar with new people. She loves to cuddle and be…

Living Well – National Drug Take Back Day

October 30, 2023

WNKY Staff,

For today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover talks about the importance of National Drug Take Back Day, and how it plays a roll is slowing down the drug epidemic in the United States.