High School Basketball District Tournament Highlights 2/25/22
SCORES Warren Central 68 vs. Bowling Green 42 14th District Barren County 55 at Glasgow 45 15th District Franklin-Simpson 45 vs. Todd County Central (at Logan County) 43 13th District
Author: WNKY Staff
Hage & Newman Strike for Two-Hit Days as WKU Shuts Out Dayton, 5-0
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball secured its seventh-straight win to open the Hilltopper Spring Fling on Friday with a 5-0 win over Dayton. Shelby Nunn worked a complete-game in the circle, helping the Red and White to their first shutout win of the season. At the plate, Brylee Hage and Abby Newman recorded 2-for-3 days, combing for four of the Tops’…
Hilltoppers Drop Series Opener to Central Michigan
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball dropped its series opener to Central Michigan, 6-4, on Friday afternoon at Nick Denes Field. After the Hilltoppers came back from a 4-1 deficit to tie things up at four apiece through seven innings, the Chippewas would answer back with runs in the eighth and ninth frames to earn the 6-4 win. “Well,…
Teaching American Principles Act passed by senate, advances to House
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Senate Bill 138, the Teaching American Principles Act, was passed by the Senate on Friday. According to a release by Senator Mike Wilson, “It encourages a study of United States historical documents and uniting students around our nation’s history, not dividing it.” The release continues by stating the following: “SB 138 preserves classroom discussion of controversial aspects…
WKU lifts mask mandate
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University lifted its mask mandate Friday. Update: WKU President Timothy Caboni issued the following updated masking guidance, according to their website: “In recent weeks, positive COVID-19 case counts declined rapidly at the national, state and local levels, with hospitalizations also decreasing. Every individual age five and older has had the opportunity to get vaccinated…
McConnell Statement on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell gave the following statement this morning regarding Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: “I congratulate Judge Jackson on her nomination. I look forward to meeting with her in person and studying her record, legal views, and judicial philosophy. Senate Republicans believe the Court and the country deserve better than Senate Democrats’ routine of…
Warren County Sheriff’s Office searching for wanted man
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is in search of Trenton Payne, who has warrants for the following; Receiving stolen property $1,000< $10,000, receiving stolen property $1,000 < $10,000, receiving stolen property $1,000 < $10,000, fleeing and evading police, 1st degree (motor vehicle), criminal mischief, 1st degree, reckless driving, TBUT or DISP all others $1,000 < $10,000,…
Pulaski County man charged with child exploitation offenses
SOMERSET, Ky. – On Thursday, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Kyle Matthew Freeman, 28, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. According to a release, KSP began an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation after they discovered the suspect shared sexually explicit images online. A search warrant was executed at Boat Dock Road in Somerset on…
What’s Happening SoKY – Red River Fiddlers’ St. Patrick’s Concert
The Red River Fiddlers is a group of musicians dedicated to the preservation and performance of old-time fiddling, and their annual St. Patrick’s Concert is back! For today’s What’s Happening SoKY, founder Julianna Waller-Martinez and fiddler Samuel Lock join us for details on the event, plus a preview of what you can expect to hear. For more details, click here.
Feel Good Friday – Tippi Toes
It’s no secret that music and dance can soothe the soul, even for the youngest of dancers who find nothing by joy in movement. In this week’s Feel Good Friday, we take you to Tippi Toes!
