Author: WNKY Staff

Hilltopper Women’s High Jump team ranked 19th best in the nation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU SPORTS) – WKU’s Track and Field women’s high jump team is ranked No. 19 in the nation according to the USTFCCCA. The ranking was released following the team’s outstanding performance in the 2024 Conference USA Indoor Championships. The No. 19 overall ranking is the highest in CUSA and second in the Southeast. Following the weekend’s events,…

Chick-fil-A recalls Polynesian sauce for allergy concerns

Source: CNN via CNN Newsource. (CNN) – Chick-fil-A has recalled its Polynesian sauce due to allergy concerns. The fast-food restaurant says the cups may contain wheat and soy allergens. Chick-fil-A advices customers who were handed out dipping containers from Feb. 14 through Feb. 27 to throw them out.  

Further details released after weekend motorcycle collision

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Further details have been released regarding a motorcycle wreck on Saturday in Bowling Green. According to an accident report, Bowling Green police responded around 2:45 p.m. to the intersection of Scottsville Road and Ashley Circle. Police say the operator of a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado pulling a trailer stated he was in the left turn lane at…

Red & White Spring showcase set for April 20

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU SPORTS) – WKU Football will host the Red & White Spring Showcase, presented by DQS Solutions and Staffing, at Houchens-Smith Stadium on Saturday, April 20. The Red & White Spring Showcase is scheduled to begin at approximately 2 p.m. CT. The event will be free for fans to attend. The event will provide Hilltopper fans an…

Police respond to non-injury wreck on Bypass

Source: Amelia Miller. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A vehicle wreck near a building was confirmed in Bowling Green on Thursday afternoon. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward says police responded to 709 U.S. 31-W Bypass near the Ace Hardware Marketplace. Ward says no one was injured. Police say the crash may be from a mechanical issue.

Sports Reporter/Multi-Media Journalist

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Cage the Elephant announces new album, tour

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green rock group Cage the Elephant announced Thursday a new album and tour, including 45 stops across North America. The band is set to stop in cities across the United States and Canada, including Houston, Texas, Cincinnati, Ohio, Alpharetta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois and many more. Its new album, “Neon Pill,” is set to release on…

Lady Toppers Drop Road Contest at LA Tech

RUSTON, La. — A cold shooting night doomed WKU women’s basketball (15-14, 6-8 CUSA) in a 45-41 road loss at Louisiana Tech (12-17, 6-8 CUSA) on Wednesday night in Ruston, Louisiana. Karris Allen and Destiny Salary each had eight points to lead the Lady Toppers in scoring. Allen also had eight rebounds and a season high four assists. Freshman Caitlin Staley…

Tops drop home finale to LA Tech

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU SPORTS) – Hilltopper Basketball wrapped home competition for the 2023-24 season with a 90-84 loss to Louisiana Tech on Wednesday night in Diddle Arena. WKU falls to 19-9 overall and 8-6 in Conference USA league play with the loss. The Hilltoppers’ final home game of the season saw WKU host the Bulldogs for a blackout in…

Jennings Creek Elementary hosts bike safety rodeo

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Students from one local school spent their morning learning the rules of the road, all thanks to Norton Children’s Hospital. Wednesday morning, fourth and fifth graders from Jennings Creek Elementary got to participate in a bike safety rodeo. This event takes place at Kentucky schools throughout the school year and is designed to teach hands-on bicycle…