In fourth place entering the final lap, American Cole Hocker blazed his way down the home stretch to win his first Olympic gold medal, prevailing in the men’s 1500m final.
(CNN) – Disney’s streaming services are about to get a little more expensive. The media company announced hikes across the board for its services Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Plus. Beginning Oct. 17, U.S. subscribers to Disney+ will have to pay $2 more per month for its plans. Meanwhile, Hulu’s ad-supported plan will also increase $2 a month, and its ad-free…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Farmers Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation is giving back to our community by donating $7,000 to those committed to ending hunger in our area. The backpack programs of Barren, Hart and Metcalfe counties are each getting $2,000, according to a release by Farmers RECC on Tuesday. “We understand that hunger is a very real problem for some of…
Australian Arisa Trew claimed the Olympic champion title in women’s skateboard park after scoring 93.18 on her final run. Japan’s Cocona Hiraki and Great Britain’s Sky Brown took bronze and silver, respectively.
(CNN, WNKY) – An emergency declaration from the American Red Cross is warning that blood donations are dangerously low, leading to emergency shortages. The organization says it supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood. In Tuesday’s Health Minute, CNN reports how the weather is wreaking havoc on the nation’s blood supply and how you can help. From record heat to…
Source: Mammoth Cave National Park. MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky.– Mammoth Cave National Park is inviting the public to join its Star Party during the Perseids Meteor Shower. The event is set for Monday, Aug. 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. CDT. Every August, the park says the Perseids Meteor Shower lights up the sky with “shooting stars,” which are actually meteors…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer and Chattanooga played to a 0-0 draw on Monday afternoon at the WKU Soccer Complex in a preseason exhibition match. WKU outshot Chattanooga 12-8 in the game, but the Mocs put three shots on goal while the Hilltoppers had just two. HOW IT HAPPENED WKU freshman Emrie Springs got off WKU’s first two shots…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football Defensive Line Coach Carson Hall was named a 30Under30 top young coach or staff member in college football by 247Sports, the publication announced Tuesday. The list, which is in its eighth iteration, aims to identify future head coaches and coordinators by surveying dozens of contacts across the industry to find the best sub-age-30 coaches…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football running back Elijah Young has been named a preseason candidate for the 2024 Doak Walker Award, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced Tuesday. The Forum annually presents the award to the nation’s most outstanding college running back. The award is named for SMU’s three-time All-America running back, Doak Walker, and each Tuesday of the…
Highlights from the American men’s performances at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games speed climbing semifinals.
