By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Nick Martini said he felt a jolt in the Reds’ opening day crowd when he lined his second homer of the afternoon 405 feet into the right-field stands. The 33-year-old was in the lineup batting eighth as the designated hitter, the first opening-day start of his big league career. He responded…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The WKU Softball team took game one of the CUSA series against Sam Houston, 3-1, as freshman Kendle White hit her first collegiate career home run in the fourth inning. “It was a complete team win tonight”, said head coach Amy Tudor. “Our circle was strong, our defense was great, and we had timely hitting and got…
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – WKU Baseball defeated Jax State 4-2 to claim the first game of the series on Thursday night at Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium. The Hilltoppers improve to 17-10 (2-2 CUSA) while the Gamecocks fall to 9-16 (0-4 CUSA). WKU trailed 2-0 after three innings, but a three spot in the top of the sixth put the Hilltoppers…
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday signed House Bill 207, which would criminalize owning or selling child sex dolls and make it illegal to use artificial intelligence to generate child sexual abuse materials. The materials covered under the bill include creating deep fake images that use real children’s likeness, according to a release by Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southern Coil Solutions is bringing a $63 million investment for a cutting-edge distribution and transfer facility, creating 28 new jobs in Bowling Green. The company’s facility of over 250,000 square feet in the Kentucky Transpark is in response to the increasing demand for specialized storage solutions across sectors like automotive, food and beverage and battery industries,…
Source: Nolan’s Eggs of Kindness, Nolan’s Acts of Kindness. FRANKLIN, Ky. – If you would like to help a local family spread kindness, head no further than Franklin, Kentucky. On Friday, March 29, an Easter Dinner Box Giveaway will offer limited boxes on a first come, first served basis, according to Facebook group Nolan’s Eggs of Kindness, Nolan’s Acts of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU SPORTS) — WKU women’s basketball had two student-athletes named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Teams, the organization announced on Tuesday. Teresa Faustino and Odeth Betancourt each earned the honors for the 2023-24 season. It is Faustino’s second time earning the award, also being named to the All-District Team in 2022-23. Faustino was also recognized…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU SPORTS) – WKU Volleyball is back on the competition court next weekend as they host their annual spring tournament on Saturday, April 6. The attending teams have not been finalized but will be released with the tournament schedule next week. Admission to the exhibition tournament is free. Due to a color guard competition in the arena,…
CINCINNATI – The Reds are ready to roll. The Cincinnati Reds roster release came just a day before Opening Day. The 2024 roster will be led by young stars. Phenom Elly De La Cruz, 22, will start at shortstop. The rookie sensation batted .235 with 13 home runs and 44 RBI. The speedster also collected 35 stolen bases in his…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Further details have developed after authorities say two people were shot Wednesday night in Glasgow. The Glasgow Police Department says it responded to Meadow Drive and conducted an investigation. Police say they learned a male and a female were transported to T.J. Samson Community Hospital with gunshot wounds. The female victim sustained a gunshot to her hand…
