Author: WNKY Staff

WKU students host international potluck to encourage connection

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – International students are making connections and finding a sense of belonging at the dinner table. Students gathered for an international potluck Monday night. The event hosted by WKU’s Language Greenhouse program encourages students from the U.S. and abroad to share their culture and experiences through food. “I’m really happy with this. Even previously, I think I…

Beshear announces $4.2M in tobacco settlement funds to help Kentucky farmers

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – A large sum from tobacco settlement funds is going to help Kentucky farmers. Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that $4,203,631 in settlement dollars will help farmers to protect water and prevent soil erosion. The General Assembly appropriates Tobacco Master Settlement funds every year, according to the governor’s office. Award recipients the have two years to complete…

Arcadia residents get flowers from Rihanna after viral video

(Source: Arcadia Senior Living Bowling Green)BOWING GREEN, Ky. – Some ladies at Arcadia Senior Living got another special surprise after their TikTok performance. A delivery of white roses from Rihanna made its way to the women who went viral recently on TikTok for their rendition of Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show. This comes after Jay-Z sent the residents lavish roses…

Man arrested after ATV thefts in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow police have made an arrest after they say multiple ATVs were stolen. The Glasgow Police Department says on Jan. 18 and Jan. 20, they received reports of stolen ATVs from Jackie Browning Park and Oil City Road. During the investigation, authorities say they recovered two of the ATVs. Police identified and arrested Robert Mercer on March…

Warren RECC power outages fall to 5,300

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – As of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Warren RECC says they have around 5,300 members left without power. This means since Friday afternoon, crews have restored power for 85% of members. Warren RECC asks for patience as they continue to work on restoring power. During this process, the company says they will be able to turn the power…

BGPD: Man wanted in connection to fentanyl trafficking

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says it is looking for information on a wanted man. Authorities say they are trying to locate Deandre Christian, who they say is wanted in relation to trafficking fentanyl. Christian is described as 5 feet 9 inches with brown eyes and weighing 180 pounds. If you know where he may be,…

Living Well: Eczema Problems

Eczema is found in about thirty percent of the population and mostly in children. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on what may help in the effort to prevent this skin condition.

SoKY’S Choice: Hardwood Heros

For this week’s edition of SoKY’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we met with Stephanie Morton. She told us all about how you can get involved in this year’s annual Hardwood Heros. This event is held by the Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky Buddy House and benefits the non-profit organization. On Saturday, March 18th, you…

Sunrise Spotlight: Dance Little Red

For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Alana Carpenter and Beatriz Oliveira Antunes. They told us about the upcoming Dance Little Red events and how you can get involved! For more information on where and how to sign up, you can click right here.