HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – WKU women’s basketball fell to Middle Tennessee, 71-63, in the semifinal of the Conference USA Championship on Friday night in Huntsville, Alabama. WKU (23-9) led for 28:34 of the game against the Blue Raiders (26-7), but were outscored 22-12 in the fourth quarter. HOW IT HAPPENED Alexis Mead opened up the scoring with a three from the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball defeated UT Martin 12-5 and 7-1 to sweep the doubleheader and clinch the series win on Friday evening at Nick Denes Field. The Hilltoppers move to 18-1 – the best start in program history – and extend the win streak to 13 – tied for the second-longest in program history – with the doubleheader…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky – WKU Softball dropped the series against Liberty on Friday, dropping to 14-11 overall and 1-4 in Conference USA play. HOW IT HAPPENED Game One: WKU 0, Liberty 10 The Hilltoppers were only able to get two hits throughout the seven innings while the Flames scored in almost every inning but the fifth and sixth. WKU managed…
KENTUCKY – Kentucky Emergency Management has shared a reminder about the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado watch. According to emergency management officials, the following fall under each category: Tornado Watch: Be prepared A tornado watch is issued when a tornado is possible. Know your safe place (storm shelter, basement, interior hall away from windows.) Be ready to…
It’s time for your Pet of the Weekend, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, and this weekend, we’d like you to meet Bridgette. This senior dog loves to be pampered, as you can see by her cute little bow tie. She’s gentle and well-mannered as well. The shelter says even though she’s just 12 pounds, this 12-year-old has…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In Warren County, the Historic Railpark and Train Museum has announced the successful completion of its 2024 railcar restoration campaign. According to those with the rail park, their original goal to raise funds to repaint several of their historic railcars was exceeded. Thanks to their supporters, they raised over $175,000. Work on the rail cars is…
Source: Morgantown police chief Giles Taylor. MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Multiple units responded for a reported brush fire Friday in Morgantown. According to Morgantown police chief Giles Taylor, a total of six acres burned off of Smiths Hill Drive, however, the fire is now under control. The Fourth District Fire Department says it responded to assist Morgantown Fire Department with the…
Scottsville, Ky. – A Scottsville man was allegedly trafficking marijuana. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it received a tip that Edward L. Preston, 39, of Scottsville, was cultivating marijuana. A search warrant for Preston’s residence was obtained, and deputies say they located an indoor marijuana grow in a bathroom. Deputies say multiple marijuana plants were discovered. Preston allegedly has…
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A former Trigg County teacher has been charged after police say she was allegedly found unconscious in a school car rider line. According to a uniform citation, the Hopkinsville Police Department was dispatched just before 3:30 p.m. Monday to the area of Glass Avenue at Christian County Middle School. Authorities say a school resource officer stated several…
FAIRVIEW, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges, including drug trafficking, in Todd County. According to a uniform citation, the Pennyrile Narcotics Task Force received information that Sherwood Davis, 42, of Bowling Green was traveling to Todd County in a black Ford Fusion and was said to have a large amount of illegal substances. Authorities say they…
