American climber Sam Watson smashed the world record he set just two days earlier during the small final race in the men’s speed climbing final. Watson’s 4.74-second run rewarded him with an Olympic bronze medal.
Jamaica’s men’s 4x100m relay stunningly failed to qualify for the Olympic final. The group of Ackeem Blake, Jelani Walker, Jehlani Gordon and Kishane Thompson ran just 38.45 seconds and misses out on by .06.
FRANKLIN, Ky. – A big player in the industry is making a temporary stop by Kentucky soon. Circa Sports Kentucky is set to launch a temporary retail sportsbook at the Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs in Franklin, Kentucky on Aug. 12. This retail sportsbook is following the successful introduction of Circa Sports, Kentucky’s mobile betting app, in Corbin earlier…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a fatal wreck involving a pedestrian near Hickory Street. According to BGPD, officers responded for a collision at the 300 block of Veterans Memorial Lane on Thursday, Aug. 8. Police say a vehicle struck a pedestrian in front of the Five Star gas station at Hickory Street. Life-saving measures…
Source: WKU Alumni.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three Western Kentucky University alumni will be entered into a distinguished hall of fame, and one of them is none other than a Logan County native. An award-winning journalist and educator, a visionary health advocate and a political psychologist and professor will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall. Al Cross, Joy Hamilton…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You might get a call from a strange number asking to survey your land. However, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, otherwise known as FEMA, is in town and may just be looking to schedule an appointment with you. In most south-central Kentucky counties this week, FEMA representatives will be surveying and looking for potential storm damage….
Source: Warren County KY Government. SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – The 42nd annual Garden Spot 5K Run/Walk is kicking off in Simpson County this Saturday. If you will be traveling through the area, it may impact your commute. From 7 to 9:15 a.m., many downtown streets will be closed for the run, hosting over 700 participants. This will cover most areas…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer wraps up preseason play with an exhibition match at the University of the Cumberlands on Friday, Aug. 9 at 1 p.m. (CT). GAME INFO Friday, Aug. 9 | 1 p.m. (CT) | Williamsburg, Ky. | UC Lacrosse/Soccer Complex The exhibition match will not be streamed. ABOUT THE TOPS Friday’s match is the last of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you have a child in your life who has a love for the outdoors, the SoKY Marketplace has the perfect event for you. On Thursday night, SOKY Sprouts is hosting an Environmental Education Night at SoKY Marketplace. The event is from 4 to 5 p.m. Joining them will be a park ranger for Mammoth Cave…
AUBURN, Ky. – One local fire department is looking to raise money for their station, and everyone is invited. The Auburn Rural Firefighter Benefit is set to kick off this Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Logan County Extension Office. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and a live auction starts at 6:15 p.m. You can buy plates of fried catfish…
