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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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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…
Sunrise Spotlight - Go for Greatness
On Today's Sunrise Spotlight, Jeff Jordan from owling Green Parks & Recreation joins us live in-studio to talk about their new Go for Greatness program. For more info, click here. Sunrise…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Four Things You Need to Know: Monday, June 3rd, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know! Weather Anchor Noah Moore says it's a foggy morning out there so make sure you drive slow if you're headed out…
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…
Four Things You Need to Know: Friday, June 21st
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know! Today's heat index is expected to reach the 100's so if you have to be outside for more than 15 minutes,…
Four Things You Need to Know: Thursday, June 20th, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know! The heat cranks back up today and this afternoon, so make sure you stay weather-aware throughout the day. Today is the…
SoKY's Choice - Vertical eXcape
Vertical eXcape is a climbing gym in Bowling Green that offers all different kinds of climbing experiences. From bouldering to auto-belay climbing, there is fun for the whole family. SoKY…
Sunrise Spotlight - Dance Big Red
On today's Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, Madison Feria and Grant Oller join us in-studio with the details on this year's Dance Big Red event. For more info, click…
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…
SNAP replacement benefits after power outages
BOWLING GREEN, Ky - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is offering replacement benefits to participating households that lost food during the recent outage. From May 26, families have up to 10 days…
SoKY Speaks - Earth Day
On this Earth Day edition of SoKY Speaks, we stop by the campus of WKU to see how students are doing their part to help the planet.
Side-by-Side Exhibit opens up, showcasing young artists in our area
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Saturday, April 20th, the Side-by-Side Exhibit at the Kentucky Museum is opening up. This exhibit is a partnership with Arts for All Kentucky. It's a collaborative artwork…
Día De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is today!
Once Halloween is over, it's time to celebrate the Day of the Dead. The deeply cherished Mexican holiday honors the memories of loved ones who have died. It's usually celebrated…
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.
Feel Good Friday - Soap box derby prep
The 24th-annual Truist All-American Soap Box Derby is just under a month away. It's an event Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green organizes each year to raise funds for children's organizations. Last weekend,…
Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society is under a Code Red
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society is under a code red, and they're asking for help anyway you can give it. Emergency adoptions for all animals are 25 dollars…
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: 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…
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…
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, 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…
Throwback Thursday - The night Bowling Green almost burned down
It was recently announced that $1.6 million is being awarded to the city of Bowling Green to rehabilitate the College Street pedestrian bridge. Constructed in 1916, this is at least the third…
Three American Scientists Honored With Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee honors several Americans for their contribution to medicine Monday for their research aimed at bettering our world. Three American scientists have been awarded Nobel prizes…
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.
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.
Northern Kentucky girl surprised with Taylor Swift tickets
KENTON CO., Ky.- A fifth grader in Northern Kentucky is getting an opportunity to live out her dream by attending a Taylor Swift concert, all thanks to the…
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…
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…
Book buddy program improves literacy in Iowa schools
(DES MOINES), IA.- A local program from the United Way of Central Iowa called 'Book Buddies' is helping children make big strides in their learning journey. Once or twice a week,…
Health News - Football in the COVID Era
The NFL just kicked a COVID-era football season, and Mandy Gaither has tip for how to keep you safe while watching football.
SoKY Speaks - Finals Week
In this week's SoKY Speaks, we head to the campus of WKU to see how the Hilltoppers are prepping for finals.
Four Things You Need to Know: Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
Before you head out the door, here are four things you need to know! Weather Anchor Noah Moore says it's another cloudy and muggy day out there with chances for showers throughout. If you've…
Monday Motivator - Free photography sessions for tornado victims
Local photographer, Cindy Watson, thought of all the memories victims lost in the tornado. So she decided to do something to change it by offering free photography sessions to those affected. Hear more…
Living Well - Travel nurses
Hospitalizations in the U.S. are finally beginning to fall after hitting record levels this winter. Today's Living Well is dedicated to travel nurses, who are going the extra mile and more to…
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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…
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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…
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…
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!…
Community Driven - The Kidz Club
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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…
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,…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
