Author: WNKY Staff

WKU FB: Hilltoppers Fall To Louisiana Tech

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football lost to Louisiana Tech 12-7 on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium. The Hilltoppers fall to 7-3 overall and 5-1 in Conference USA play with the loss. HOW IT HAPPENED Louisiana Tech scored first with a 35-yard field goal with 9:30 left in the first quarter. WKU scored its only points with a 7-yard touchdown run from…

Beshear proclaims Nov. 18-22 as Crash Responder Safety Week

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is proclaiming Nov. 18-22 as Crash Responder Safety Week in Kentucky. The week is meant to bring awareness to protect those who respond to emergencies. “Emergency responders and public safety personnel statewide put their lives on the line daily to help Kentuckians and travelers on our roads,” Beshear said. “By slowing down and moving…

WKU Forensics wins 77th L.E. Norton Memorial Tournament

Source: WKU News. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University is celebrating its first-place win at the L.E. Norton Memorial Tournament hosted by Bradley University. WKU Forensics had three students in the Top 5 of individual sweepstakes, representing those students earning the most points at the tournament, including a top-two closeout of the award, according to a release by WKU….

Multiple local groups win tourism awards at fall conference

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple local groups are celebrating being honored at the Kentucky Travel Industry Association Fall Conference in Covington. The conference offered tourism and travel establishments the chance to explore even more of the hospitality and tourism industry. In total, Downtown BGKY won seven awards, including the following: Silver for the Light Up BGKY website from Sublime Media…

Kentucky distillers express concern about tariffs

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – During his first administration, President Donald Trump enacted tariffs on steel and aluminum for the European Union. This led to taxes on U.S. products in response, including a 25% whiskey tariff. From 2018 to 2021, Kentucky’s distillery industry took a notable hit on exports when this tariff was in place, and industry leaders told lawmakers that…

Battle over abortion bans continues in Kentucky

(WSPD) – The battle over abortion continues in Kentucky. Just this week, two statewide groups took strong stances. Both sides of the issue are seeking changes to the current state laws centered around it. The pastor of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Paducah led the KBC’s resolution seeking to completely abolish abortion in the state, specifically chemical abortions. Meanwhile, this…

Wendy’s on 31-W Bypass reopens Monday after arson investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Wendy’s that was at the center of an arson investigation is now days away from reopening on U.S. 31-W Bypass in Bowling Green. News 40 previously covered the arrest of a man charged with arson, burglary and other offenses related to the incident back in March. The arrest stems from a fire that occurred at…

Hilltopper XC Season ends in South Carolina

ROCK HILL, S.C. – WKU Cross Country wrapped up the 2024 Season at the NCAA Southeast Regional Friday Morning at Winthrop Farm Meadows in Rock Hill, South Carolina. In the final meet of the season, Mary Dye and Kinley Kunkel represented the Red and White in the women’s 6k race. HOW IT HAPPENED Competing in their sixth meet of the…

Western Kentucky University unveils new Community Health Sciences Complex

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Friday, Western Kentucky University held a ribbon cutting for its new College of Health and Human Services Community Health Sciences Complex. The new facility will house several key centers and resources dedicated to advancing research, education and training in health and wellness. Some of these research centers at the facility include child education and research,…