Author: WNKY Staff

Hilltoppers Drop Series Opener to Illinois

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball dropped its series opener to Illinois, 12-7, Friday afternoon at Nick Denes Field.   After the Illini jumped out to a 12-2 lead through five frames, the Hilltoppers battled back to put the score at 12-7, but ultimately weren’t able to find enough offense to complete the comeback.   “We just didn’t get out of…

GoodBoy Dog Training opens Monday in downtown BG

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Whether you have a new puppy or maybe you’re convinced you can teach an old dog new tricks, a new dog training facility may be able to help. GoodBoy Dog Training is hosting an open house this Saturday. There are several options for training services, along with private classes and even pet photography. “We fully and…

Glasgow police sergeant honored for stopping unsafe drivers

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department recognized Sgt. Wesley Hicks today for his effort in keeping drivers safe on the road. Today, Hicks was presented with the Governor’s Award for the 2021 Impaired Driving Enforcement and the Governor‘s Award for the 2021 Occupant Protection Enforcement. In total, Hicks made 31 impaired driving arrests and cited 129 seat belt violations…

Gov. Beshear Team Kentucky Update on federal gas tax relief

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on steps he is taking to support federal gas tax relief during his Team Kentucky Update. This week, Beshear joined other governors to send a letter to Washington to inform them he supports federal legislation to address rising gas prices by suspending the federal gas tax until the end…

Bowling Green beats Letcher County Central advancing in 2022 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls Sweet Sixteen® Basketball Tournament

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Bowling Green Lady Purples were able to beat the Letcher County Central Lady Cougars, 58 to 45. It was a huge day for LynKaylah James, who finished with 15 points four rebounds. Meadow Tisdale, the Junior leader for the team ended up with 18 points and five rebounds, plus Saniyah Shelton four points, two rebounds, and…