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Western Kentucky Trounce Kennesaw State 31-14 to Lock Up Another Bowl Game

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2 years ago

October 30, 2024

Western Kentucky Trounce Kennesaw State 31-14 to Lock Up Another Bowl Game

Last week, the Kennesaw State Owls picked up one of the program’s most notable wins, downing their first FBS opponent in a victory over Liberty. This week, however, the Owls couldn’t find the same magic against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

WKU’s offense was firing on all cylinders Wednesday night, on the way to a 31-14 win. Here’s what stood out from Tyson Helton’s latest blowout victory.

Another Big Day From The WKU Offense

The Tops totaled 462 yards of offense on Wednesday, their fifth time going over the 400-yard mark this season. Running back Elijah Young had a season-best performance, carrying 15 times for 114 yards.

Through the air, Caden Veltkamp was again very productive, completing 17 passes on 22 attempts for 276 yards and three touchdowns. A completion percentage of 77% was his second-highest this season.

Easton Messer’s Highlight-Reel Touchdown

Redshirt sophomore Easton Messer had arguably the biggest offensive play of the night. In the first quarter, Messer caught a pass from Veltkamp on what appeared to be a post route. Messer sprinted to the end zone for a 64-yard score, with roughly 55 of those yards coming after the catch.

.@EastonMesser turns on the jets and puts WKU back on top!@WKUFootball | #NoLimitsOnUs pic.twitter.com/oXKmoWl1vt
— Conference USA (@ConferenceUSA) October 31, 2024

What It Means & What’s Next

The Tops improve to 6-2 overall and 4-0 in conference play with the win. WKU have now reached bowl eligibility for six consecutive seasons. Their conference record also keeps them at the top of the CUSA standings for another week.

Jacksonville State also won on Wednesday night, meaning both the Tops and the Gamecocks are 4-0 in league games this season.

WKU will face New Mexico State on November 9 in Las Cruces, looking to pick up their seventh win and secure their fourth consecutive winning season. Kennesaw State face UTEP in El Paso that same day.

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June unemployment rate shows slight increase in Kentucky Center for Statistics latest report

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9 hours ago

July 17, 2026

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June unemployment rate shows slight increase in Kentucky Center for Statistics latest report

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2026 unemployment rate was 4.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. The preliminary June 2026 jobless rate was up from the 4.5% reported in May and up 0.1 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for June 2026 was 4.2%, which was down from…

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Saturated soil raises flooding risk across Kentucky after recent heavy rain

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21 hours ago

July 16, 2026

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Saturated soil raises flooding risk across Kentucky after recent heavy rain

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Recent heavy rainfall has left soil across the state completely soaked, contributing to localized flooding in some areas.

When rain falls, some water soaks into the ground through a process called percolation.

Soil can only hold a limited amount of water. Once the small air spaces within the soil fill with water, the ground becomes saturated and additional rainfall has nowhere to go.

Soil type plays a role in how quickly water drains.

Much of Kentucky has clay-heavy soil, which is made up of very small, flat particles packed tightly together.

That composition makes it harder for water to move through. In clay soil, water may drain at a rate of only 0.02 to 0.17 inches per hour.

When rainfall comes down faster than the ground can absorb it and water cannot drain into a stream or storm drain quickly enough, it begins to build up.

That buildup is what leads to localized flooding.

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Cyclosporiasis spreads across Kentucky

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July 16, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Cyclosporiasis is a microscopic parasite that can contaminate food and water — is making people sick across several states, including Kentucky.

Dr. Patricia Tellez-Watson said, the illness is caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis and spreads when someone ingests contaminated food or water. “It is an intestinal infection caused by this water-borne, food-borne microscopic parasite,” she said.

Symptoms can include diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

Tellez-Watson said, cases are often sporadic, but outbreaks can happen — especially during hot, wet months, when the parasite can survive in the environment long enough to become infectious.

Health experts recommend taking extra precautions with food and water. Washing hands and thoroughly rinsing produce before eating or cooking can reduce risk.

Watson also urged people to be cautious with fresh produce, particularly pre-packaged items, and to consider using bottled water.

Officials have confirmed cases in Bowling Green, though it’s unclear how many.

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