Author: WNKY Staff
Health News – Study finds 1 in 6 American binge-drink
It’s a leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., and new CDC research shows binge-drinking is a big problem for many Americans. Excessive alcohol use kills more than 95,000 people every year. Today’s Health News has a look at the numbers.
Dieudonne & Matthews Earn C-USA Awards for Second-Straight Week
DALLAS – Following a 2-0 weekend at home against Middle Tennessee, WKU Volleyball saw a pair of Hilltoppers recognized by Conference USA for the second straight week. Nadia Dieudonne earned her fifth Setter of the Week honor of the season while Lauren Matthews collected the first Defensive Player of the Week of her career. Dieudonne racked up 60 total assists to…
Jerreth Sterns Voted C-USA Offensive Player of the Week After Huge Game at ODU
DALLAS, Texas — WKU Football wide receiver Jerreth Sterns was voted Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced Monday. He is the second Hilltopper wideout to be honored, joining Taywan Taylor after his 166-yard, three-touchdown performance vs. North Texas on Nov. 12, 2016. In WKU’s 43-20 victory at Old Dominion on Saturday, Sterns had 13 receptions for a career-high 221 yards and a career-long 74-yard touchdown. He became only…
Emerging Leader – Matthew Wininger
Matthew Wininger is a senior at Western Kentucky University and currently serves as the Student Body President on campus. He is this week’s Emerging Leader.
Hilltoppers take down Old Dominion 43-20; Zappe looks sharp
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football was on the road this weekend taking on Old Dominion in a Conference USA matchup. Quarterback Baily Zappe had another monster game, totaling 5 touchdowns and more than 400 yards of offense. SoKY Sunrise’s Tej Joshi breaks down some of his top plays, as he helped improve the Hilltoppers record to 2-4.
Health News – Danger of UTIs in men
Former President Bill Clinton is said to be recovering after being admitted to a hospital for a urinary tract infection that spread to his bloodstream. Thousands of older men are diagnosed with UTIs every year, and it can be dangerous — even deadly — if it leads to sepsis. Today’s Health News has more.
Sunrise Spotlight – BG 26.2 & Half Marathon
On Today’s Sunrise Spotlight, Harlan Holmes joins us live in-studio to talk about the BG 26.2 & Half Marathon and how you can sign up. For more info, click here. Sunrise Spotlight is brought to you by German American Bank.
