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LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- As you might have seen in today's SOKY Sunrise, our own Tej Joshi and Lexi Schweinert headed north to capture the fun of the Kentucky State Fair. There was…
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WNKY SPECIAL REPORT: Kamala Harris inspires
In January, Kamala Harris become the nation's first female vice president, South-Asian vice president, and Black vice president. The effects of that have been felt by women and racial minorities in this…
Frankfort is seeing push for more animal welfare laws in Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Multiple bills concerning animal welfare have been introduced in the Kentucky general assembly during the 2020 session in Frankfort. Senate Bill…
Special Report: Affordable housing crisis
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Affordable housing has become an issue plaguing America. Harvard University's 2019 State of the Nation's Housing Report shows that housing production continues to fall short of what's…
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SoKY's Choice - Snow Flurry Scurry
On today's edition of SoKY's Choice, David Haynes joins us in-studio to talk about the upcoming Snow Flurry Scurry. For more info, click here.
Monday Motivator - Carry Forward 5K
This past weekend was the 20th anniversary and local veterans honored the day in a special way in this week's Monday Motivator. To donate, click here.
Four Things You Need to Know: Thursday, June 13th, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know! Meteorologist Darius Mack says the heat is kicking into high gear today and tomorrow so make sure you stay hydrated to…
Monday Motivator - Female football kicker
Kyla Bilyeu is a soccer player by day...and football kicker for Logan Co. at night. Hear her inspiring story in this week's Monday Motivator.
Throwback Thursday - The Big Boogie
With motorsports season in full gear, Today's Throwback Thursday highlights racing season moments from Bowling Green's past.. One particular event remains the most infamous of all. This week, SoKY Sunrise's…
Sunrise Spotlight - Cocktails & Trails
On Today's Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, Katie Cielinski joins us live in-studio to talk about the Cocktails & Trails event taking place at Lost River…
Voices of Honor - Fred Alcott
After graduating from WKU in 1963 with a degree in agriculture, Fred Alcott was drafted into the army. He went to the navy instead, learned to fly helicopters, and searched…
Let's Make A Meal - Calvert Spring Water Company
This week's Let's Make A Meal is a tad different from our usual food feature. Calvert Spring Water Co. is a bottler and distributor of five gallon natural spring water…
SKyPAC announces $8.5M expansion project
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A huge expansion is coming to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, better known as SKyPAC. On Thursday, April 18, at 10 a.m., Arts of Southern Kentucky announced…
Feel Good Friday - WKU disc golf team prepares for nationals
In just two weeks, one group of WKU students will travel to North Carolina to compete in a national championship. The College Disc Golf National Championship, that is. In this week's Feel…
Four Things You Need to Know: Monday, July 15th, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know! Meteorologist Darius Mack says dangerous heat is in the forecast today, try to stay cool and limit your time outside. The…
Hope Center for Pregnancy to host community yard sale
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Center for Pregnancy in Bowling Green is hosting a community yard sale, raising money to provide free services to pregnant people in need. The Center for…
SoKY's Choice - Jump Air Zone
Jump Air Zone is the place to bounce around in South Central Kentucky. SoKY Sunrise's Tej Joshi got an inside look of the trampoline park in this week's SoKY's Choice.
Maryland elementary students rally to pardon turkey ahead of Thanksgiving
BALTIMORE, MD.- A turkey in Maryland will live another day after he was pardoned from becoming part of Thanksgiving dinner. A group of elementary school students in Baltimore led the…
What's Happening Soky - Horse Cave Heritage Festival
On Today's edition of What's Happening SoKY, Brent Bjorkman joins us live in-studio to give us the details on the upcoming Horse Cave Heritage Festival. For more info,…
Four Things You Need to Know: Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know about! Meteorologist Darius Mack says the remnants of Hurricane Beryl are bringing some scattered showers and storms so you'll want…
Monday Motivator - Thornton Furniture
Multiple tornados ripped through our community in just a matter of weeks. SoKY Sunrise's Lexi Schweinert caught up with one local business that is cleaning up after damage from the new…
Four Things you Need to Know: Thursday, May 30th, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know! Meteorologist Darius Mack says it's another dry and quiet day with temperatures hitting the eighties by the afternoon. Coming to Auburn…
Flora's Hidden Heroes - Thomas Weakley
Thomas Weakley has been a Western Kentucky University professor and campus pastor for decades, working to change the University for the better. He's this week's Flora's Hidden Hero.
Hidden Heroes - Randy Lee
In this week's Hidden Heroes, we head over to the campus of Western Kentucky University to feature a voice you probably know very well in the world of sports.
Four Things You Need to Know: Friday, April 12th, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know! Weather Anchor Noah Moore says we are seeing a break from the rain this morning but a chilly start! However, as…
TN Man golfs 225 holes to raise money for veterans
JOHNSON CITY, Tn.- A Johnson City Tennessee man played over two hundred holes of golf on Friday, and he did it to raise money to…
Sunrise Spotlight - Imported Laughs
On today's Sunrise Spotlight, Allie Thomas joins us live in-studio to talk about the upcoming comedy show, Imported Laughs, taking place this weekend at the Preservation Tasting Room. For more info,…
Four Things You Need to Know: Tuesday, June 25th, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know! Meteorologist Darius Mack says it's going to be a hot one today as the heat and humidity increase today as highs…
Four Things You Need To Know: Friday, April 19th, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know! Today, kicking off at 6:00 P.M. is the 3rd annual Bourbon and Bowties derby party! You can still purchase your tickets…
Sunrise Spotlight - Phoenix Rising's 5th Anniversary
On Today's Sunrise Spotlight, Missy Cunningham from Phoenix Rising joins us live in-studio to talk about their 5th anniversary event coming up in a few weeks. For more…
Four Things You Need to Know: Thursday, April 18th, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know! Meteorologist Darius Mack says rounds of showers and storms are headed our way this evening, so you'll want to make…
Four Things You Need to Know: Tuesday, June 4th, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know. Weather Anchor Noah Moore is tracking a chance for scattered showers throughout our viewing area but nothing severe. You just…
FDA Announces More Drug Shortages After Helene
MARION, NC.- The Food and Drug Administration is working to address the shortage of three drugs after a major manufacturer was significantly affected by Hurricane Helene. The impacted facility…
Four Things You Need To Know: Wednesday, March 27th, 2024
Before you go, there are four things you need to know! Meteorologist Darius Mack says a cooler breeze brings us an unseasonably cooler weather day today, but don't worry- sunnier skies are on the…
IV Shortages across the nation after Hurricane Helene
BOSTON, Ma.- The impact of Hurricane Helene is felt in many ways. Now, the reach is as far as a hospital in Boston. Hundreds of thousands of liters of IV fluid are…
Tennessee Professor uses art to bring unity during election season
NASHVILLE, Tn.- Commuters across the Nashville area may have seen a unique kind of yard sign during this election season. The signs aren't for a particular…
Let's Make A Meal - Simply Ramen
Simply Ramen has a new location just off Campbell Lane. The Simply Ramen team continues to serve fresh, delicious ramen dishes inside their modernly decorated restaurant. SoKY Sunrise's Tej…
What's Happening SoKY - KWFCR Cornhole Tournament
On today's What's Happening SoKY, Luke Williams joins us live in-studio with the details on the Keller Williams First Choice Realty Cornhole Tournament, a tournament that is also a fundraiser for Bike4Alz…
Four Things You Need to Know: Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know! We're under a heat advisory from 12:00-7:00 P.M. today so if you can avoid being outside, it may be for the…
Sunrise Spotlight - International Center of Kentucky
On Today's Sunrise Spotlight, Albert Mbanfu from the International Center of Kentucky joins us live in-studio as he prepares for incoming Afghan refugees. For more info, click here.…
Four Things You Need to Know: Wednesday, May 29th, 2024
Before you go, here are four things you need to know! Meteorologist Darius Mack says it's another calm and dry weather day out there so get out and enjoy the weather if you can. Right…
Sunrise Spotlight - Officer Ronnie Ward, BGPD
In this edition of Sunrise Spotlight, BGPD's Ronnie Ward joins SoKY Sunrise via Skype to discuss the department's response to COVID-19.
Walk to End Alzheimer's at the Bowling Green Ballpark
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Bowling Green Ballpark was the site of the 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday morning. The event brought together survivors, families, and…
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Traffic lights aren't working? Here's what you do!
Thousands of Kentuckians are without power right now and that might mean your city's traffic light has gone out too. When traffic lights are malfunctioning or out of service, it can create…
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Feed Our First Responders taking place on April 20
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- If you want to show your support to our first responders, Foundations Solutions Group has the perfect event for you. On Saturday, April 20 from 4-6 p.m., Mary Vitale, Shaun Miller, Foundation Solutions Group and W. Gordon…
Kentucky Down Under
We had some very special guests on News 40 at Noon this week from Kentucky Down Under! Joshua Warf is a zookeeper over at Kentucky Down Under and he…
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Community Driven - The Kidz Club
On Today's Community Driven, Savannah Mills joins us live in-studio to talk all about The Kidz Club and how you can get involved. For more info, click here.
Emerging Leader - Brooke Mattingly
Brooke Mattingly is the co-founder of Decesare Group, offering business strategies and solutions to businesses and entrepreneurs. She's only 24 years old. She is this week's Emerging Leader.
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Juneteenth Celebrations kick off this weekend!
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Wednesday, June 19th is Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. And one non-profit is going above and beyond to make sure that you can join…
Emerging Leader - Zachary S. Lathram
Zachary S. Latham created his own clothing company to create high-end fashion for men. He's this week's Emerging Leader.
Garth Brooks adds new concert date to Nashville visit
Country music lovers, get your cowboy boots and yee-haws ready! In addition to his already-scheduled Saturday, April 16th concert, Garth Brooks has added a new concert date to the Nashville visit: Friday,…
Hosparus Health is looking for volunteers
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- If you or someone you know is looking to get into the medical field but they aren't quite sure where to start, Hosparus Health has the perfect opportunity for you!…
KY Man Killed in Road Rage Shooting Allegedly Pulled Gun First
CARROLL COUNTY, Ky.- Road rage turned deadly over the weekend when a Carrolton man was shot and killed off Interstate 71 in Carroll County. Now, police are working to piece together what…
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Community Education Summer Activities Fair
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - The 19th Annual Summer Activities Fair hosted by Community Education is one week away. This is a free event, allowing you and your family to learn about…
A diamond in the 'ruff': Cross-country journey reunites dog to her family
When a dog from Florida was taken back to Kentucky unexpectedly, her family submitted a longshot search to the Warren County Kentucky Lost and Found Pets page on Facebook. And…
BEXAR talks tornado relief benefit concert
The BGSTRONG.US Benefit Concert is Friday, Jan. 7 to raise funds for tornado relief in Warren County. Logan Turner and Chris Ryan from the band BEXAR join us to discuss what to expect from…
Here's what to wear as you clean up storm debris
If you're out and about this week cleaning up after Sunday's storms, there are a few tips from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control that you should know. They recommend that you…
