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KSP Post 8 investigating fatal Mason County crash

MAYSVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 8 is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that has left two dead. KSP says it responded to a call from Mason County Dispatch on Saturday at 8:25 pm to assist with a fatal collision investigation. Troopers responded to Highway 9 near the intersection of Slack Pike Road. KSP’s initial investigation indicates a vehicle driven…

Multiple holiday events impacting traffic in Glasgow this weekend

GLASGOW, Ky. – Drivers passing through Glasgow this weekend will want to be aware of several events that will impact traffic. On Saturday, Nov. 23, the Glasgow Parks and Recreation annual Turkey Trot, along with a Christmas market and the Light Up Glasgow event, will lead to road closures in the area. For the Turkey Trot, South Green Street from…

Med Center Health collects more than 1,000 non-perishable food items for Salvation Army

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local hospital is contributing to those in need this holiday season. Med Center Healh hosted the annual “Stuff the Turkey” on Friday to collect items for The Salvation Army of Bowling Green. Employees donated more than 1,100 non-perishable food items. Items collected by Med Center Health include canned meats, macaroni and cheese, cereals, and canned…

Hilltoppers secure 66-61 victory over Lipscomb

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball secured a 66-61 win over Lipscomb on Sunday afternoon in Diddle Arena to improve to 2-2 on the season. Don McHenry led the Hilltoppers’ efforts in the victory, posting a game-high 21 points with two steals, a pair of blocks and a rebound. Enoch Kalambay added an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double along with three…

WKU announces plans for Travis Hudson statue

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced that legendary WKU Volleyball Coach Travis Hudson will be forever immortalized at Diddle Arena with a statue to be unveiled during the 2025 season. The announcement came on the night that Hudson was inducted into the WKU Athletics Hall of Fame. “I appreciate the W-Club for providing an exception to…

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…