Kristina Hagemann and Katie Ellis talk about Power of the Purse!

We got to speak with Kristina Hagemann and Katie Ellis from the United Way of Knox County about their amazing event! These ladies give us the rundown on the United Way and this great event!

Kristina and Katie share all the details about the night, how to get tickets, and what to do once you get in the door! They also mention how this event can help the women and the community of Knox County.

Click HERE to learn more about the event!

MVNU Track and Field Tribute Week – Simon Rohwer and Ryan Lehman!

We had a chance to talk with Simon Rohwer and Ryan Lehman, from the MVNU Track and Field Team, ahead of their trip to Outdoor Nationals! They share with us about their season and year at MVNU! We also get to chat about what motivates the guys as well as their experiences this year as freshman!

They ran in the 4x800m relay yesterday and finished 11th of 30 teams! Congratulations on a fantastic season!

MVNU Track and Field Tribute Week – Evan Hodkinson

We had a chance to talk with Evan Hodkinson, from the MVNU Men’s Track and Field Team!

Evan shares with us about everything nationals! Evan is running 3 different events! So we will talk about his past experiences at the national championships, as well as what his goals are this year! We also get to chat about what motivates him and what is next for him, now that he is graduated.

Evan and the rest of his team are headed to Marion, Indiana this week to compete and we wish them the best of luck!

Get healthier as a family!

Today, The Morning Thing hosts shared some information on Family Wellness Month!

It is so important to be healthy and what better way than to do it as a family! We encourage you to get outside and get active so you and your family can lead a happier healthier life. General, physical, and mental health are each important in their own way and this month is a way to help you get on top and stay on top of all of it!

If you want to know more about Family Wellness Month, click HERE!

If you want fun facts and ways to live out this month, click HERE!

MVNU Track and Field Tribute Week – Lyssi Snouffer!

We had a chance to talk with Lyssi Snouffer, from the MVNU Women’s Track and Field Team!

Lyssi shares with us about everything nationals! We talk about her past experiences, as well as what her goals are this year! We also get to chat about what motivates her and what is next for her after graduation.

Lyssi and the rest of her team are headed to Marion, Indiana this week to compete and we wish them the best of luck!

MVNU Track and Field Tribute Week – Mason Hendrickson and Tyler Shipley!

We had a chance to talk with Mason Hendrickson and Tyler Shipley, from the MVNU Men’s Track and Field Team!

Mason shares with us about his track experiences leading into his 6th National Championship appearance! He is competing in the steeplechase and just posted his best times of the season!

Tyler also shares with us what it has been like going to nationals before, as well as what he is expecting this time around. The pole vault is his event and he is currently ranked 3rd in the nation!

Not to mention both of these guys have a very special date coming up!

They are headed to compete in Marion, Indiana this week and we wish them the best of luck!

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 05/16/25 – Honoring your neighbor!

We wrapped up on Friday with our Friday Favorites! It is National Do Something Good for your Neighbor Day, so The Morning Thing hosts shared their ideas on how to serve your neighbor! We encourage you to help someone out today!

Click HERE to hear them all!

An update on the Salvation Army’s Light The Day Campaign!

We spoke to Captain Christine Moretz and Campaign Cabinet Chair, Austin Swallow, from the Salvation Army of Mount Vernon as they shared an update on their fantastic Light The Day Campaign!

They talk about everything regarding the new “Learning Lighthouse on Salvation Square”! Fundraising, construction, as well as how they got started!

The new building is set to open early next year and they chat about everything that they will have on site there!

If you want to hear the full conversation, click HERE!

To stay updated on what they are doing, click HERE!

Do you need more quality family time?

We’ve got you covered! The Morning Thing hosts this morning shared some fantastic ways for you to carve some family time out of your busy schedule. This list has it all and whether simple or extravagant, any family time is better than none at all! In theory, you should do something every day but we know life can get in the way. We just encourage you to get involved in family life!

Some of the hosts favorites:

  • Have a family video game tournament
  • Turn your grocery list into a scavenger hunt
  • Have a movie marathon
  • Go for a surprise drive to get ice cream

These are just a couple of the 30 ideas! Check out the full list HERE!

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