Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Bootleggers (29-14, 65-44) scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth to complete a 5-1 comeback victory against the Greensboro Grasshoppers (23-22, 62-48) on Thursday from Bowling Green Ballpark. Greensboro plated a run in the top of the third against Bowling Green starter Brody Hopkins. Geovanny Planchart singled and moved to second…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky state treasurer has 30 ingots of silver and a James Bond gun that his team is trying to return to the rightful owners. The treasury is charged with returning unclaimed property, whether it is forgotten bank accounts, unclaimed life insurance or the contents left behind in safety deposit boxes, which is where the silver…
Source: BGMU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A portion of Cave Mill Road will be closed on Monday. Both lanes of Cave Mill Road are set to close between Lost River Lane and Brandy Circle, according to Bowling Green Municipal Utilities. BGMU says the closure will last from 4:30 a.m. until noon on Aug. 19. Crews will be replacing a pole…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Brownsville man is facing multiple charges, including rape. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bobby J. Bishop Jr., 47 of Brownsville, on Tuesday in relation to a reported complaint. Bishop is charged with unlawful transaction with a minor, first offense – illegal sex act, under 16 years of age, third-degree…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is facing several charges after police say he fled law enforcement early Thursday. According to a uniform citation, a Bowling Green Police Department officer was dispatched around 2:18 a.m. to 1201 Morgantown Road for a report of two individuals looking into vehicles and trying to break into a camper. Police say one of the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Athletics launched its all-new Big Red’s Rewards app on Thursday, Aug. 15, a partnership with FanMaker and SideArm Sports. The new app will be integrated into the Hilltopper Sports app, available on Apple and Android. The Big Red’s Rewards app replaces the Red Wave app, but will be available for all fans, not just students. Through…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball Head Coach Amy Tudor announced the promotion of Kayla Bixel to Associate Head Coach on Thursday. Bixel is entering her 10th season alongside Tudor in the Hilltopper Softball dugout in 2024-25, including as an assistant coach since the 2016-17 season. “I am happy to announce the promotion of Kayla Bixel to Associate Head Coach,” Tudor…
Source: City of Bowling Green.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Pet owners who live in the city limits of Bowling Green can benefit from a free rabies vaccination and microchip clinic this weekend. The City of Bowling Green says these services on Saturday are free for city residents. The event will last from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary School…
Source: Kentucky State Police. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Two members of the Kentucky State Police are being recognized for their efforts. On Wednesday, KSP announced Sgt. Leslie Strong and K-9 May were given an award by Operation Underground Railroad. The nonprofit assists law enforcement in the rescue efforts of child human trafficking victims, KSP says. The agency says Strong and K-9…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football quarterback TJ Finley has been named a 2024 Golden Arm Award candidate, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc., and A.O. Smith Corporation announced this week. This year, the watch list includes 63 of the nation’s leading quarterbacks representing all FBS conferences and independents. The award annually recognizes the top senior or upperclassman…
