Author: WNKY Staff

Matthews & Briggs Headed to USAV National Team Open Program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Volleyball’s Lauren Matthews and Paige Briggs have been selected to attend USA Volleyball’s National Team Open Program this weekend in Colorado Springs, Colo. More than 200 women’s volleyball players are expected to converge on the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs on Feb. 25-27 for the USAV Women’s National Team Open Program. The Women’s National Team Open…

Summers Promoted to Hilltopper Defensive Coordinator

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football has promoted Tyson Summers to defensive coordinator, head coach Tyson Helton announced on Wednesday. Summers recently joined the Hilltopper football staff in January as the co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach, boasting a resume that includes 20 years of coaching experience. “I’d like to thank Coach Helton for giving me the opportunity to lead our defense,”…

Abdelgawad Named Semifinalist for Becky Hammon Mid-Major of the Year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU women’s basketball senior guard Meral Abdelgawad has been named a semifinalist for the 2022 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award presented by Her Hoops Stats. She is one of 10 semifinalists for the award. Abdelgawad has had an impressive senior season, averaging 19.7 points, 6.8 rebounds 2.5 assists and 2.4 steals per game. She…

Beech Bend adds new ride for spring 2022

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After many requests, Beech Bend Park is adding a new ride similar to a former favorite. The Thunder Bolt will be available when the park opens May 14. The ride is based on the Flying Bobs, an attraction that many customers missed after it closed in 2019. “We are very optimistic that this will be an…

Glasgow man arrested on drug related charges

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man was arrested by the Glasgow Police Department on Friday. According to the arrest citation, a Glasgow police officer was attempting to stop a red Ford passenger when Justin Jones, 19, of Glasgow failed to stop and accelerated to Frazier Avenue. After making contact, police say the officer detected an odor of alcohol and determined Jones…

Man wanted by Logan County Sheriff’s Office

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a wanted man. Jasmin Muratovic has numerous warrants related to fleeing and evading and catalytic converter thefts. Muratovic has recently stolen or attempted to steal converters during the day, according to a social media post by the sheriff’s office. He is driving a 2019 Nissan Kicks, and the vehicle…