Author: WNKY Staff

LG recalling electric stoves, issuing warning stickers instead of refunds

Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. (CNN) – LG is recalling 500,000 electric ranges involved in more than two dozen house fires that caused several injuries. Customers who comply aren’t getting refunds or exchanges – they’re getting warning stickers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says it received nearly 90 reports of people and pets accidentally turning on the front knobs on…

Aleppo tahini sesame paste recalled for salmonella risk

Source: FDA. (CNN) – Turkana is recalling more than 800 cases of tahini paste over potential salmonella contamination. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Aleppo Tahini Paste was distributed in 20 states, including Kentucky. The 16-ounce plastic jars of the product include a gold lid and label with an expiration date of August 2026. The New Jersey-based…

Lady Toppers take on Jax State on Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball is back in E.A. Diddle Arena on Saturday, Feb. 8 to host Jacksonville State at 2 p.m. AT THE GAME NGWSD Pregame Clinic 1984-85, 1985-86 Final Four teams Hall of Fame Recognition: Two of WKU women’s basketball Final Four teams will be recognized on Saturday for their induction into the WKU Athletics Hall…

Tops travel for matchup with league-leader Jax State on Saturday

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – WKU men’s basketball continues its road swing with a matchup against Conference USA league-leader Jacksonville State on Saturday, Feb. 7. Tipoff from Pete Mathews Coliseum in Jacksonville, Ala. is slated for 4 p.m. CT with the game streaming live on ESPN+. The Hilltoppers enter the rematch against the Gamecocks standing at 14-9 overall with a 5-5 mark…

Hilltoppers hire Bryan Applewhite as RB coach

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football announced the hiring of Bryan Applewhite as the team’s Running Backs Coach on Friday. Applewhite brings over 20 years of coaching experience to the Hilltoppers, including stops at several FBS programs. He spent the 2023 season as the Running Backs Coach at Buffalo, where he coached Third Team All-MAC selection Ron Cook Jr. Applewhite…

Kentucky reports pediatric influenza death

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Health officials confirmed Friday that a child has died from influenza in Kentucky. According to a release by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the development was announced by the Kentucky Department of Health. Officials say the child did not have a flu vaccine for this season. “Influenza is on the rise across Kentucky,” said…

Community meeting to discuss athletic facilities project for Allen County Schools

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County School District is excited to announce the beginning stages of an athletic facilities project. This project aims to modernize and improve the facilities that serve the students, athletes and community. Officials are inviting you to attend a community input meeting to share your ideas, insights and feedback regarding this project. That will be held…

Bowling Green High School hosting presentations on dangers of fentanyl

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green High School has announced upcoming drug awareness presentations to help inform parents and students about the dangers of fentanyl. The first session, tailored for parents, will take place on Monday night, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. in the BGHS Performing Arts Center. Students will have presentations on Tuesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 13….