Author: WNKY Staff

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…

2 charged with prostitution after arrest at Franklin Massage

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Two women have been arrested after an investigation into Franklin Massage in Simpson County. Police say they conducted a joint investigation with the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force into activities at the massage business following complaints. Franklin police say detectives and agents gained a search warrant on Monday for 914 South Main St., where they say…

American Airlines is raising checked luggage prices

(CNN) – Checking a bag on American Airlines is now more expensive than other major U.S. airlines. The first checked bag on most flights will now cost $40 for customers who don’t prepay online and $35 for customers who do. Previously, the price was $30 for both methods. The airline has also hiked the price of a second checked bag…

Firefighters respond to fire at former Russellville landfill

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Multiple agencies responded Monday for a fire at the site of a former landfill in Russellville. Russellville chief Cheryl Allen says units were dispatched to the scene at the waste management on Coopertown Road. Lewisburg Rural, Olmstead Rural, Adairville Rural, Auburn Rural and Logan Aluminum Fire departments also responded over the size of the fire, officials say….