Today
in Bowling Green
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A 14-year-old teen with autism reported missing Tuesday from Sarah Drive was found safe, and officials thanked neighbors for their help in locating him. WBKO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Families across southern Kentucky prepared black-eyed peas, cabbage and cornbread on New Year's Day—honoring a long-standing food tradition that symbolized hope and prosperity. Grammie’s Home Cookin’ in Smiths Grove welcomed customers to celebrate family heritage. WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky State Police offer no-questions-asked help for those battling addiction through the Angel Initiative, available at any KSP post (helping over 200 people recover since 2016). WBKO
- ➤ Bowling Green’s Medical Center Health and Wellness Director Sarah Widener said only about 10% of New Years resolutions last and advised residents to set small, clear goals (such as adding a brisk walk) while using reminders and accountability partners to build healthy routines. WNKY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local RockBox instructor Mekayla Van Wyk advises residents to build realistic workout routines for lasting fitness and stresses community support — experts note a supportive group helps overcome fading motivation — as the new year unfolds. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WKU lost its first Conference USA game at Jacksonville State by 11 points, and the team will play Sam Houston today at 4 p.m. at E.A. Diddle Arena + Coach Hank Plona said players are working on faster starts while injury updates are pending. Bowling Green Daily News
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UTEP Miners vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball
12-2 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Check website for ticket prices — Catch the Lady Toppers in action against UTEP in a thrilling matchup.
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Delaware Blue Hens vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Diddle Arena — Ticket information not specified — Catch an exciting women's basketball matchup between the Blue Hens and Hilltoppers.
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Breastfeeding Basics Workshop
4:30-6:30 p.m. — The Medical Center - WKU Health Sciences Complex — Registration required — Enhance your breastfeeding knowledge and confidence with this informative class covering essential lactation skills.
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