Author: WNKY Staff

Pet of the Day – Frankie

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is Frankie! Frankie is a sweet boy who loves his pets and is definitely an outdoor dog. He will need a big space to run around. He has a lot of energy and a lot of love to give so be sure to adopt Frankie today from…

How to safely carve a pumpkin

PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WJAR) – Halloween is a little more than a week away, and that means you’re probably getting ready for pumpkin carving. Hand surgeons from the University Orthopedics in Providence, Rhode Island want to warn about some injuries they see way too often this time of year. A recent study says over 90% of the injuries happen in…

Beshear announces nearly $250M wagered since sports betting opened in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the preliminary numbers of sports betting since its opening day in Kentucky. The governor said Monday that numbers show nearly $250 million has been gambled in Kentucky and nearly 500,000 wagering accounts have been created with mobile applications. The opening days began with in-person retail sportsbooks on Sept. 7, which Beshear’s office…

City of Cave City awarded funds for road repairs

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The City of Cave City is set to receive $78,800 in road aid emergency funds. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the funds will go toward slide repairs for South Second Street. “The Transportation Cabinet is pleased to approve this request for funding to provide assistance to Cave City to repair and maintain safe connections in the…

Edmonson County Schools canceling classes due to broken water line

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Edmonson County Schools has announced classes are canceled Wednesday, Oct. 25. In a social media post, the school district says this is due to a ruptured water main. Further details have not been released at this time. For updates on cancellations, follow Edmonson County Schools on Facebook.

Hilltoppers Fall To Liberty

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football lost to Liberty 42-29 on Tuesday at Houchens-Smith Stadium. The Hilltoppers fell to 4-4 overall and 2-2 in Conference USA play with the loss. “That’s a good football team. Liberty played about how I thought they would,” WKU Head Coach Tyson Helton said. “They’ve done it all year. They controlled the ball. They’ve got…

Erwin Named CUSA Offensive Player of the Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Soccer fifth year forward Katie Erwin was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday. Erwin scored the game-winning goal for WKU in a 1-0 win at Liberty on Saturday. Erwin’s goal came against a Flames defense that had given up just seven goals in 15 games before Saturday’s match. The goal led WKU…

Congressman Brett Guthrie reacts to ongoing search for new House Speaker

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Congressman Brett Guthrie shared a statement regarding the current situation in Washington as Republicans are working to find a new House Speaker. Guthrie said Tuesday, “They think all of us are incapable, it reflects we’re not governing.” He continued, “I think it’s, you know, here are people defending this process is going to bring out a new…