Author: WNKY Staff

Batusich Named to C-USA All-Freshman Team

DALLAS – WKU Baseball player Ty Batusich has been named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team, as announced by league officials Tuesday afternoon. Batusich is just the third Hilltopper to be named to the C-USA All-Freshman Team since WKU entered the league in 2015, joining Jackson Swiney (2019) and Luke Brown (2018). Batusich was one of the top hitters on the…

Bowling Green man sentenced to 11 years for drug, firearm charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man was sentenced Monday for charges related to methamphetamine and firearm possession. The man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for possessing, with the intent to distribute, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The sentencing took place in the United States District Court…

Glasgow police to heighten enforcement of seat belts

GLASGOW, Ky. – Starting May 23, Glasgow Police Department is participating in Click It or Ticket. The annual campaign reminds drivers to buckle up as law enforcement efforts heighten from May 23 through June 5. “The Glasgow Police Department worked over 800 accidents last year and seen firsthand severe injuries or loss of life when adults do not wear a…

National drug take back results in 720,000 pounds of discarded medication

Communities across the country supported the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Across the U.S., people participated by dropping off more than 720,000 pounds of unneeded medications. Kentucky dropped off a total of 10,307 pounds. “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is an important part of DEA’s efforts to fight the overdose epidemic and save lives,” said DEA Administrator…