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Man flown from scene of motorcycle collision involving deer

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A man was injured in a motorcycle collision with a deer on Saturday, police say. The Russellville Police Department says it responded to the scene at U.S. 79 Bypass between Bowling Green Road and Franklin Road. Police say Senad Hamzabegovic was operating a 2023 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound when a deer collided with the vehicle. Hamzabegovic was…

Michigan Reaches $600 Million Flint Water Settlement
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Edmonson County Water District lifts boil water notice

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BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The Edmonson County Water District says it has lifted its boil water notice that was issued on Jan. 26. The district stated the notice affected all customers off the Wax Water Treatment Plant, beginning in Grayson County at the intersection of Highway 259 and Vanmeter School Road, including all of the Peonia and Wax area, as well…

Wku Volleyball
College Sports, Sports

Tops Announce Addition of Graduate Transfer Madyson Chitty

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Volleyball announced the addition of transfer L/DS Madyson Chitty today. Chitty will join the Hilltoppers after a four-year, standout career at Rutgers where she will graduate this semester with a degree in sport management.   “Madyson is a four-year starter and proven player in the best volleyball conference in the country and should impact us immediately,”…

Wku Men's Hoops
College Sports, Sports

Hilltoppers Fall Short Facing Sam Houston, 79-77

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hilltopper Basketball fell to Sam Houston on Thursday night in Diddle Arena, 79-77. WKU drops to 14-7 overall and 3-4 in Conference USA league play with the loss. Thursday marked the second all-time meeting between WKU and Sam Houston in the Bearkats’ inaugural season as a member of CUSA. The Hilltoppers previously traveled to face Sam Houston…

Wku Women's Hoops
College Sports, Sports

Lady Toppers Stumble in Overtime at Sam Houston

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HUNTSVILLE, Texas — WKU women’s basketball (13-9, 4-3 CUSA) fell to Sam Houston (6-13, 1-6 CUSA) in overtime on the road on Thursday night. Alexis Mead was the leading scorer for WKU with 15 points to go along with three rebounds and two assists. Acacia Hayes finished with 14 points and three assists. Destiny Salary added 12 points, five rebounds and…

Hilltoppers, Cusa Release 2024 Football Schedule
College Sports, Sports

Hilltoppers, CUSA Release 2024 Football Schedule

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football and Conference USA released the Hilltoppers’ full 2024 schedule on Thursday. WKU’s 12-game slate features six home contests at Houchens-Smith Stadium, eight conference matchups, and three midweek games. Six of WKU’s 2024 opponents played in a bowl game last season, including one in a College Football Playoff game, and there are four teams on the…

Three Hilltoppers Selected To Cusa Preseason All Conference Team
College Sports, Sports

Three Hilltoppers Selected to CUSA Preseason All-Conference Team

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DALLAS – Three Hilltoppers were named to the CUSA Preseason All-Conference Team, league officials announced Thursday. Seniors Mason Burns and Lane Diuguid and sophomore Dawson Hall were named to the 18-person team. This marks the first time WKU has had any pitcher named to the CUSA Preseason All-Conference Team and the first time the Hilltoppers have had more than one player awarded the honor prior to the…

Baxter Named Warren Central Softball Head Coach
High School Sports, Sports

Baxter named Warren Central Softball Head Coach

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- William Baxter becomes the Lady Dragons softball head coach after serving as the assistant coach for the 2023 season. Warren Central went 12-17 last year, but the team was able to pick up a district win over Bowling Green that marked growth for the program. “We’re going to learn the fundamentals of softball,” Baxter said. “We’re going to…

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