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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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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
What's Happening SoKY - PTK presents 'A Song for Coretta'
On Today's What's Happening SoKY, Amber Turner and JuaWanda Coleman join us in-studio to talk about their upcoming production of A Song for Coretta opening later this week. For more info, click here.
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.
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…
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,…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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 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.
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…
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.
Sunrise Spotlight - Out of the Darkness Campus Walk
For today's Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, Joel Hornback and Gabe Heckerman join us live in-studio with the details on this weekend's Out of the Darkness Campus Walk. For…
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.
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…
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,…
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…
Flora's Hidden Heroes - Jimmy Vibbert
Jimmy Vibbert struggled with addiction for years before finding God and sobriety. Now he helps others through a recovery program in Glasgow. He's this week's Flora's Hidden Hero.
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…
Feel Good Friday - Take a Look at This!
For today's Feel Good Friday, sixty years after it was mailed, a WWII soldier's letter arrives, delivering a widow a "Wonderful gift." Jeremy Roth has the heartwarming story in today's Take a…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.…
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…
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…
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.
Workout Wednesday - Orange Theory of Bowling green
On Today's Workout Wednesday, Emma Craycraft form Orange Theory of Bowling Green joins us live in-studio for the return of Workout Wednesday.
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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.
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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…
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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 - 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.
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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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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