Author: WNKY Staff

Living Well: Pickleball Injuries

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. The number of people playing pickleball grew by 159 percent over three years to nearly nine million in 2022, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. But, as the game is gaining popularity, doctors are seeing more pickleball-related injuries. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s…

WKU Baseball hosts camp

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball is currently hosting their second wave of summer camps. The camps began on Sunday, July 9th and have focused on improving hitting, pitching, base running, fielding, and so much more. They are designed for the community to get to know the players and coaching staff, as well as improve their fundamentals. “I always call…

Cam Tullar Signs with Los Angeles Angels

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball left-handed pitcher Cam Tullar signed a free agent deal with the Los Angeles Angels following the 2023 MLB Draft on Tuesday. He joins CJ Weins in Major League Baseball after he was drafted in the sixth round by the Boston Red Sox on Monday.    In his lone season on The Hill, Tullar pitched 33.1 innings over…

First drifting event to take place at NCM Motorsports Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There’s an exciting experience taking place at the NCM Motorsports Park. People from all over are visiting to see fast cars and be right up close to the action. The motorsports park is a place where you can drift – when you visit, you can see and ride in any kind of car you can imagine….

Stuff the Bus presents check toward fundraiser supporting officer Matt Davis

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several businesses are getting ready for Thursday’s BBQ and food fundraiser at SoKY Marketplace benefitting officer Matt Davis. This includes Cotton BBQ, who has been a leader in creating and organizing Thursday’s event. You can already see the low and slow cooking rolling at the marketplace in downtown Bowling Green. Owner Eric Cotton has pledged 100%…

KSP investigating fatal collision in Hardin County

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says two people have died following a collision in Elizabethtown. KSP says it responded around 6 p.m. Monday to investigate a fatal collision at the 3600 block of Shepherdsville Road. According to authorities, a preliminary investigation revealed Hunter Bailey, 27, of Hardin County was traveling north in a 2005 Toyota Corolla on Shepherdsville…

Drug task force makes arrests after attempts to fill forged prescriptions, officials say

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Officials say several people have been arrested after an investigation into forged prescriptions being brought to local pharmacies. The Bowling Green – Warren County Drug Task Force says the investigation into the incidents lasted several weeks. According to drug task force officials, Dominic Escamilla, 21, of Aurora, Illinois tried to to fill a forged prescription for…

Warren County Main Library renamed to honor Lisa Rice

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Main Library now has a new name with a legacy. According to a release by the Warren County Public Library, the building is newly named Lisa Rice Library in honor of WCPL’s long-time director. The dedication was celebrated Wednesday by members of the community with a ceremony and ribbon cutting. WCPL says the…

BCSO asking for information after damage to construction equipment

Photo source: Glasgow Water Company GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Water Company is searching for answers after some damage to their construction equipment. In a social media post, the company says a person stole Caterpillar batteries and other parts on the morning of Saturday, July 8 before setting fire to an excavator on Caney Fork Road. According to Glasgow Water…