Author: WNKY Staff

Wendy’s Catches Fire on 31W Bypass

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This morning the Bowling Green Fire Department got a call of a fire in Fairview Plaza on the 31w bypass. When they arrived they had found the Wendy’s fast food restaurant on fire. The fire has now been extinguished however, it is unknown what caused the fire at this time but traffic may be impacted as…

Bowling Green Football Receives State Championship Rings

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Purples football team received their state championship rings tonight — following their victory over Cooper last December. The team’s 12-3 season was capped off by a state title victory over the Jaguars, 28-14. The Purple’s playoff run was dominant, as they averaged 43 points per game on offense and allowed an average of…

Ninth Inning Rally Powers WKU Baseball over Lipscomb

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball defeated Lipscomb 8-5 on Tuesday in a back-and-forth battle that saw the Hilltoppers prevail with Blake Cavill’s third double of the night to score the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning. Through 3.2 innings the Hilltoppers were cruising. They held a 3-0 lead and had not surrendered a hit to Lipscomb. Late…

KHSAA releases draft alignment for ’25 and ’26 high school football seasons

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The KHSAA Board of Control conducted its fifth regularly scheduled meeting of the 2023-24 academic year on Tuesday in Lexington, approving an initial draft football realignment that would be effective for two years starting with the 2025 season. With the approval of an initial draft, a survey of all member schools will be conducted to determine postseason…

Over 200,000 Jeep vehicles recalled for defrosting system error

(CNN) – Nearly 200,000 Jeep vehicles are being recalled over an issue with the defrosting system. The recall includes 2021 to 2024 Jeep Wranglers and 2022 to 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokees. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said a software error could cause the system to malfunction, decreasing a driver’s visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will…

Titans add three to coaching staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Titans announced the addition of three new coaches to its football staff on Tuesday. Special Teams Coordinator Colt Anderson, Assistant Offensive Line Coach Scott Fuchs and Defensive Assistant Steve Donatell join first-year head coach Brian Callahan’s staff. Donatell, who spent last season with the Miami Dolphins in the same role, has ties to Bowling Green…

Bauer and Cox invited to USA Volleyball Open Program

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (WKU SPORTS) – For the second straight year, WKU Volleyball’s Callie Bauer and Kaylee Cox have been selected to attend USA Volleyball’s National Team Open Program this weekend, in Colorado Springs, Colo. “The Open Program is an excellent opportunity for our Women’s National Team staff to observe USA Volleyball hopefuls under one roof.” said U.S. Women’s National…