Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky coach John Calipari talking with Arkansas about open job, according to multiple outlets

April 8, 2024

WNKY Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Longtime Kentucky coach John Calipari was in negotiations to potentially leave and take the men’s basketball coaching job at Arkansas, multiple outlets reported late Sunday. Arkansas officials have been in discussions with Calipari about the opening, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported, citing anonymous sources. ESPN, also citing anonymous sources, reported that Calipari is finalizing a five-year deal….

Hilltoppers fall short in series finale at Liberty

April 7, 2024

WNKY Staff,

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Despite two home runs early in the ballgame, the WKU Softball program fell to Liberty, 7-5, in the series finale Sunday afternoon in Lynchburg. The Tops showcased power, as conference leader Taylor Sanders picked up her 13th homer of the year and Annie White hit the second big shot of her career. Katie Gardner went 4.1 innings…

Hilltoppers drop series finale against #8 DBU

April 7, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After clinching a series win in yesterday’s contest, WKU Baseball fell to No. 8 Dallas Baptist 3-0 in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Nick Denes Field. The Hilltoppers fall to 21-11 (6-3 CUSA) while the Patriots improve to 25-6 (6-3 CUSA). One swing made the difference as the only scoring play of the contest…

Curet Tosses Four Scoreless in Bowling Green 3-0 Loss

April 7, 2024

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Bowling Green, Kentucky – Yoniel Curet picked up four strikeouts over 4.0 shutout innings, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (1-2) logged just two hits in a 3-0 loss to the Hudson Valley Renegades (2-1) on Sunday from Bowling Green Ballpark. Hudson Valley broke a scoreless game in the top of the sixth against Bowling Green reliever Jake Christianson. Jesus…

Woman arrested after police pursuit in Edmonson County

April 7, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – A woman is facing several charges after a authorities say she led a pursuit in Edmonson County on Friday. The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office says deputies observed a woman, identified as Ponda Bennett, driving northbound in the middle of Wingfield Church Road, almost striking a deputy’s cruiser head on. At this time, deputies say Bennett began to…

Tops defeat #8 Dallas Baptist 6-3 to clinch series win

April 6, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball defeated No. 8 Dallas Baptist 6-3 to clinch the series win on Saturday afternoon at Nick Denes Field. The Hilltoppers improve to 21-10 (6-2 CUSA) while the Patriots drop to 24-6 (5-3 CUSA). With the series win, the Tops hand DBU its first Conference USA series loss since joining the league in 2023 and…

Glasgow police respond to single-vehicle crash on North Race Street

April 6, 2024

WNKY Staff,

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department says a vehicle crashed into a utility pole on North Race Street Saturday night. Police say they are aware of some power outages. Travelers should use caution from West Cherry Street to Mitchell Street in the area, police say. News 40 will provide additional details as they become available.

Bowling Green woman arrested on sexual abuse charge involving a minor

April 6, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman was arrested Saturday on sexual abuse charges involving a child. According to court records, Jasmine Vaughn, 22, had an active warrant of arrest on indictment issued on March 27. She is charged with first-degree sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 12. Vaughn remains at the Warren County Detention Center…

Isenbarger sets new school record in second day of Joe Walker Invitational

April 6, 2024

WNKY Staff,

OXFORD, Miss. – WKU Track and Field wrapped up a successful second day of action at the Joe Walker Invitational. The day’s results culminated in over ten new personal bests for WKU. On the day’s events, head coach Brent Chumbley said “We had a lot of good performances today, a lot of PRs. Highlight is probably Katie with a PR…

Woman charged after resisting arrest in Morgantown, police say

April 6, 2024

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Source: Morgantown Police Department/chief Giles Taylor (Facebook).MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A Morgantown woman is facing several charges after police say she resisted arrest during a traffic stop Wednesday. According to the office of Morgantown police chief Giles Taylor, officers received reports of a suspicious vehicle at the Butler County Extension Office, believing the driver may be intoxicated. Officers responded and spoke…