Asheville, North Carolina – Ryan Cermak collected five hits for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (28-25) for the first time since Carson Williams accomplished the feat on August 13, 2023, but the offensive power wasn’t enough, ending in an 18-8 loss to the Asheville Tourists (23-28) on Wednesday at McCormick Field. The Hot Rods started the scoring in the top of the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three WKU Women’s Tennis players have been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. Samantha Martinez, Sofia Blanco, and Paola Cortez each earned the honor for the second consecutive year. The 2024 Academic All-District Women’s Tennis teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One Duncan Hines Days event is having a location change this weekend. The Duncan Hines Days Duck Paddle Race and Regatta set for Saturday, June 8 will now start at Romanza Johnson Park and end at Phil Moore Park. Event organizers say all times and offerings will remain the same. To find out more about Duncan…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now available in every part of Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear, along with first lady Britainy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, celebrated the statewide expansion Wednesday. The library mails a free, age-appropriate book to children each month from birth to age 5, which officials say has had a significant impact on Kindergarten…
DALLAS, Texas -Hilltopper closer Mason Burns was selected as a Stopper of the Year Finalist, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced Wednesday. An award given annually to the top relief pitcher in Division I Baseball. Burns was previously selected to the NCBWA Preseason and Midseason Stopper of the Year Watch List. The preseason list consisted of 73 players while…
ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – Drivers traveling through Allen County should be aware of a closure that could impact their route. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the bridge on Old Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek is closed temporarily effective Wednesday for a bridge replacement project. The bridge is expected to remain closed for 60 days, with a new bridge opening…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (American Red Cross) – The Red Cross is working to help those impacted by storms that swept across the local area during Memorial Day weekend. According to a release by the nonprofit on Wednesday, it is actively providing emergency assistance to residents whose homes were severely impacted. Red Cross has established multiple community outreach centers throughout western…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The 400-mile yard sale starts Thursday and is expected to impact traffic. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says the 68/80 400-mile yard sale will continue through the weekend, impacting traffic. Deputies say to use caution in these areas and be aware of pedestrians that may be on the side of roadways. To report hazards, you can…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Due to severe weather that hit the area last week, Warren County Emergency Management is canceling this Friday’s Community Outdoor Warning Siren test. Normally, the test is scheduled for noon. Emergency management says all sirens are tested silently two times a day. Weather permitting, emergency officials say the next test is scheduled for Friday, July 12…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing additional charges in relation to a case involving child sexual abuse material. According to jail records, Robert Church, 41, of Bowling Green was arrested Tuesday. Church was previously arrested on April 12 and charged with possession of matter portraying a sexual performances by a minor under 12 years old. In…
