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Sun-driven speedsters shine at solar Grand Prix
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Electric, solar-powered cars roamed the Motorsports Park racetrack in Bowling Green. These aren’t traditional gas powered cars. The solar-powered cars use everything the sun offers. The racers were participating in the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix, which runs through Thursday, July 18. College students...
Past BGHS track and field coach teaches sport to local kids
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – During the summer time, parents are looking for ways to get their children active, and Bowling Green Parks and Recreation was doing just that Tuesday. Over on the Bowling Green High School track, local kids got some great lessons from some one former high school coach and a current one as well.
Bowling Green’s adult dodgeball league returns
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local Adult Dodgeball League will begin this fall, presented by Bowling Green Parks and Recreation. The league is an opportunity to connect and stay active within the community. The registration deadline is on Sept. 13. The standard team fee starts at $100, and sponsored...
Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Delane Simpson
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Delane Simpson came from Virginia to Bowling Green at 17 years old on a football scholarship to WKU. He had never been to Kentucky before and had no idea what to expect, but he was ready for the challenge. He played his first game in 1955 on his 18th birthday.
Time change announced for WKU football game at Sam Houston
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Conference USA announced on Monday that the kickoff time for WKU Football’s game at Sam Houston on Oct. 16 has been changed to 6 p.m. CT at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas. The game was previously scheduled to kick off at 7...
First annual Track and Field Kids Camp set for July 16
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Coach Alonzo Webb will host his first Track and Field Camp on Tuesday at Bowling Green High School. All events from Bowling Green Parks and Recreation begin at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Boys and girls from ages eight through 12 can participate in the camp.
Next tennis camp at Kereiakes Park slated for August
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local tennis camp began in June, but there is still time to register for the August camp. Bowling Green Parks and Recreation conduct a summer tennis camp for children and adults. The camp develops beginner and intermediate levels to advance participants’ skill sets.
WKU Athletics teams pay a visit to Russell Sims
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Fans and kids enjoyed a visit from several WKU Athletics teams Tuesday at the Russell Sims Aquatic Center. The Toppers displayed their skills for the young admirers while teaching them the sports. You can see the WKU Volleyball team creating new fans and perhaps future...
Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024: Live stream and schedule
After a challenging weekend and a half of “scrutineering,” teams are now beginning to tighten the last bolts ahead of the official start of the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024. The event will kick off tomorrow, July 16, at 10 am CT at NCM Motorsports Park. FSGP...
Formula Sun Grand Prix taking over NCM Motorsports Park
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A unique opportunity for engineering programs from across the country is making its way to Bowling Green. The American Solar Challenge is a way for college engineering teams to build a completely solar powered car. One of the biggest races, the Formula Sun Grand Prix,...
Smith Recognized by Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and AFCA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill.. – WKU receiver Dalvin Smith has been selected to represent the Hilltoppers for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and as an AFCA Good Works Team nominee. The redshirt senior from Glasgow, Ky. was among a record 178 nominees recognized for outstanding service in their respective communities. Smith has...
Solar car racing takes over Corvette Museum track in Bowling Green
The smell of gasoline will be missing from the National Corvette Museum’s Motorsports Park this week — though the sounds of roaring engines remain. The Eletrek Formula Sun Grand Prix takes to the NCM track for the first time this week, featuring dozens of competition cars powered entirely by the sun.
WKU volleyball earns AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. – For the 18th consecutive year, WKU Volleyball has been recognized as a recipient of the AVCA Team Academic Award for its work in the classroom throughout the 2023-24 school year, the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced Wednesday. The Hilltoppers have earned the Team Academic Award for...
Dollie Cole 2002 Winter Olympics Torch and Suit
December 16, 2001, was cold and rainy in Bowling Green, Kentucky, but the bad weather could not dampen the spirits of spectators who lined the city streets. They were hoping to catch a glimpse of the Olympic torch relay. The torch was making its way to Salt Lake City, Utah, for the 2002 Winter Olympics, and the 13,500-mile route that zigzagged across the United States went straight through Bowling Green and past the National Corvette Museum.
4 Lady Tops earn WGCA All-American Scholar Team Honors
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Four members of the WKU Women’s Golf team have been named to the WGCA All-American Scholar Team. Lady Topper sophomores Sydney Hackett and Averi Cline were named to the team along with junior Catie Craig and graduate student Sarah Arnold. The prestigious honor was...
WKU Softball names Warick director of operations
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball head coach Amy Tudor announced the hiring of Lindsey Warick as Director of Softball Operations on Tuesday. “I am very excited to add Lindsey to our staff,” Tudor said. “She is organized, punctual, and has a passion for the game. I’m looking forward to working with her and all that she will offer from her coaching and playing experiences.”
Monday Captures MSC Student-Athlete of the Year After Record Breaking Season
Bowling Green, KY – Patriots guard Kaylie Monday has been named the 2024 Mid-South Conference Female Student-Athlete of the Year award, the conference office announced Wednesday. Monday becomes UC's tenth recipient of this honor and Cumberlands first women's basketball player to garner this accolade. "First I would like to...
Jones’ Walk-Off Grand Slam Lifts Hot Rods Over Crawdads 7-4
Bowling Green, Kentucky – Brock Jones hammered a walk-off grand slam in extra innings to help the Bowling Green Hot Rods (13-7, 49-37) defeat the Hickory Crawdads (10-11, 38-49) 7-4 on Sunday at Bowling Green Ballpark. Bowling Green scored in the bottom of the third facing Hickory starter Aidan...
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