Author: WNKY Staff

Hilltoppers complete sweep of MTSU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball earned its third Conference USA series sweep at home this season with a 3-0 victory over Middle Tennessee, Sunday afternoon. The shutout completed the three-game weekend sweep as the Tops have now swept the most home series since 2019. Katie Gardner had another dominant game from the circle, as she only gave up two…

WKU wraps up spring with Red & White Showcase

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football wrapped up the spring on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium with the Red & White Spring Showcase, presented by DQS Solutions and Staffing. The event, which was free for fans to attend, saw the Hilltopper offense face off against the defense in a four-quarter, running-clock scrimmage. “It was a good spring game. It’s always good….

Tops Take Series Opener Against Liberty 6-4

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball defeated Liberty 6-4 in the series opener on Friday night at Nick Denes Field. The Hilltoppers improve to 27-12 (9-4 CUSA) while the Flames drop to 17-20 (9-4 CUSA). With the victory, WKU matches Liberty for the best record in CUSA at 9-4 and take the front spot in the league standings. “ Bennett stepped…

Hilltoppers Down Middle Tennessee, 6-2

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Right-hander Katie Gardner and the WKU Softball team defeated Middle Tennessee, 6-2, Friday evening as Gardner struck out seven and gave up no walks in a complete seven-inning ballgame. Runs on the board came in late innings for WKU, as Brylee Hage and TJ Webster had multi-hit efforts in the series opener and Cheyanne Sales collected her fourth home run…

BREAKING: Barren County Sheriff’s Office searching for man that allegedly held woman hostage

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man after authorities say he allegedly held a woman against her will. According to authorities, deputies responded Friday evening for a domestic incident involving 41-year-old Carlos Tarter and a female victim. Authorities say the victim stated Tarter held her against her will for two days and assaulted…

Curet Fans Eight, Bowling Green Suffers 2-1 Loss

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Yoniel Curet struck out a season-high eight batters over 5.0 innings, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (8-5) compiled just two hits in a 2-1 loss to the Winston-Salem Dash (4-9) on Friday at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Dash started the scoring in the bottom of the second off Curet. Bryce Willits worked a walk and Shawn Goosenberg…

Former Glasgow police chief files lawsuit against City of Glasgow, alleging gender discrimination

GLASGOW, Ky. – A former Glasgow police chief has filed a lawsuit against the City of Glasgow alleging gender discrimination during her time of employment as police chief, according to court records. Court records state a complaint was filed on March 29, which states Jennifer Arbogast was promoted to be the city’s “first female police chief” at the Glasgow Police…

Over $50K in funding awarded to nonprofits serving Allen County

Source: The Core of Scottsville. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Twelve nonprofits serving Allen County have been awarded grant money to help their organizations serve the community, with a total of over $50,000 in funding. According to the Core of Scottsville, the money is heading to Kentucky Kids on the Block, the Allen County 4-H program, Arts of Southern Kentucky, United Way…

New principal named for Chandler’s School in Logan County

Source: Chandler’s School. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Chandler’s School is excited to announce BobbiSue Holmes has been selected as the new principal of Chandler’s School. The decision was made at Chandler’s School by the Chandler’s Site-Based Decision Making Council on Thursday, April 18, according to the school. Holmes was welcomed to Chandler’s School and introduced to staff at an after-school meeting…

WKU Red & White Spring Showcase set for Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football will host the 2024 Red & White Spring Showcase, presented by DQS Solutions and Staffing, on Saturday at 2 p.m. CT at Houchens-Smith Stadium. While the Red & White Spring Showcase will not be a traditional game, the event will provide Hilltopper fans a chance to see live action from the 2024 WKU Football…