Kevin Willis

News Director

Kevin is the News Director at WKU Public Radio.  He has been with the station since 1999, and was previously the Assistant News Director, and also served as local host of Morning Edition.  He is a broadcast journalism graduate of WKU, and has won numerous awards for his reporting and feature production.  Kevin grew up in Radcliff, Kentucky and currently lives in Glasgow.

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Sports
9:18 am
Sat September 29, 2012

A Tale of Two Halves: WKU Rallies, Wins Sun Belt Opener 26-13

Facing a 13-point halftime deficit and an apparent knee injury to starting quarterback Kawuan Jakes, the WKU Hilltoppers scored 26 unanswered second half points to win their Sun Belt conference opener against Arkansas State.

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Health/Business
8:38 am
Thu September 27, 2012

In Owensboro, Those with Celiac Disease Don't Have to Go Without Goodies

Credit Kevin Willis
Nancy Faulkner in front of some of her cooling racks at Gluten Free Goodies in Owensboro.

At first glance, this small shop off of Frederica Street looks like any ordinary bakery. The cakes, cookies, and cinnamon rolls on display seem like they fit right in with the kinds of treats you’d find anywhere else. To prove that point, Nancy Faulkner described for a visiting reporter the items scheduled to be picked up on a recent Friday afternoon.

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Sports
1:20 pm
Tue September 25, 2012

WKU Football Team Will Open Conference Play Without Defensive Star

Jonathan Dowling is a transfer from the University of Florida who has made a huge impact for the Hilltoppers this season.

The WKU football team will be without one of its star defenders during this Saturday’s Sun Belt conference opener. The league is upholding a one-game suspension of Hilltopper safety Jonathan Dowling, who was ejected from last Saturday’s win against Southern Mississippi.

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Economy
1:18 pm
Mon September 24, 2012

Kentucky Drivers Face High "Misery Index" Rating

This is what many motorists think they see when they fill up their vehicles.

When it comes to keeping a vehicle on the road, Kentucky ranks in the top 10 of a new survey. Unfortunately, it’s not a survey you want to rank high in.

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Sports
10:27 pm
Sat September 22, 2012

WKU Dominates Southern Miss 42-17, Sets Attendance Record

Credit WKU Sports
WKU running back Antonio Andrews ran for a career-high 136 yards against the Golden Eagles.

The WKU football team faced questions this week about whether they could focus on Saturday night's opponent following the jubilation of their win last week against Kentucky. The answer to those questions would be a resounding "yes."

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