Author: WNKY Staff

Beshear signs sports betting, medical marijuana bills into law

(Office of Governor Andy Beshear) FRANFORT, Ky. – Friday morning, Gov. Andy Beshear signed legislation into law for both sports betting and medical marijuana. Senate Bill 47 will make medical marijuana legal for some Kentuckians with diagnosed diseases. The new law is a major victory for medical marijuana advocates and another step forward in the governor’s effort to reduce the…

What’s Happening SoKY: Adult Easter Egg Hunt 2023

For today’s edition of What’s Happening SoKY, we met with Rhonda Sullivan. She spoke to us about the 3rd annual Auburn Adult Easter Egg Hunt happening this weekend. You must be over twenty-one to participate! Prizes donated include a 65-inch television, five separate $100 cash prizes, a fire pit, chocolate bunnies, jewelry, coupons, and much much more. Registration begins at…

Sunrise Spotlight: BGFD Recruitment

For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we sat down with Erin Hulsey. She spoke to us about the ongoing recruitment for the Bowling Green Fire Department. She tells us that they take any skill level, especially if you have a great attitude. To learn more about how to get involved in our…

Living Well: New Research for Traumatic Brain Injuries

An estimated one-and-a-half million people suffer a traumatic brain injury every year in the U.S. And new research is shedding light on the long-term effects of this injury and changing how some believe it should be treated. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Morgan Hoover has a look at the research and what it could mean…

Students prepare for White Squirrel Arts Fest coming to Bowling Green in April

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The White Squirrel Arts Fest is coming to Bowling Green next month, and students are already getting creative. Students from Art Matters are teaming up to create backdrops for a showcase of student talent. In total, around 35 students are gathering to make their project a reality. Teresa Christmas of Art Matters is working with students…

CASA of South Central Kentucky to hold Early Spring New Advocate Training

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and it just got easier to make a difference for children. Court Appointed Special Advocates of South Central Kentucky, Inc. is making training more flexible for advocates. CASA of South Central Kentucky, Inc. is a nonprofit agency focused on preventing and eliminating further trauma to children. This includes providing support,…

Kentucky State Police investigating death of retired state trooper

PINE KNOT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is investigating the death of a retired state trooper following a house fire. KSP says it was requested yesterday to assist the McCreary County Sheriff’s Office after a fatality was discovered during the fire. Troopers responded to Johns Road in Pine Knot. Police say investigators located male human remains once…

9 soldiers dead after Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky

(Source: WSMV via CNN Newsource) FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – Nine soldiers died in a helicopter crash last night in Trigg County, Fort Campbell officials say. The U.S. Army’s Fort Campbell says two 101st Airborne Division helicopters crashed around 10 p.m. Wednesday. According to Fort Campbell officials, the collision happened during a routine training mission between two HH60 Black Hawk helicopters….