Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
Good morning, Bowling Green.
🏘️ Community
Since 2020, SOKY Patriots and Feeding America have distributed weekly food bags to local children in Warren County Public Schools and Bowling Green Independent School District, and they will host a fundraiser at Sam’s Club in Bowling Green on Saturday, Jan.
10 to support the growing effort.
Hundreds will run or walk in the Lost River Cave 12th annual Snow Flurry Scurry 5K on Jan.
31 at 9 a.m., starting at Greenway Trails and finishing at the Cavern Nite Club (registration runs until Jan. 9).
🏛️ Government
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, all tobacco, nicotine and vape retailers had to obtain a state license through the Alcohol Beverage Control Board to enforce sales restrictions.
Up in Smoke owner Tyler Duke said enforcement remained uneven (with miscommunication clouding the process) and urged clearer guidelines to protect kids.
The city is offering neighborhood improvement grants that provide up to $6,000 for community projects within city limits.
Applications for the spring cycle must be submitted by February 1 and will be reviewed at the March Board of Commissioners meeting (eligibility requires a local neighborhood affiliation).
🏈 Sports
WKU Hilltopper Basketball beat Sam Houston 102-91 Friday at E.
A. Diddle Arena after starting slow. Teagan Moore led the team—scoring 28 points and sparking a strong comeback for their first Conference USA win.
Warren Central hosted a doubleheader on Jan.
2 — the first high school hoops games of the new year — with Bowling Green, where the girls won 49-7 and the boys won 69-45.
Barren County’s Trojans defeated Warren East 72-49 in a 15th District basketball contest.
Key plays featured loose ball recoveries, 3-pointers, and vital rebounds from players like Weston Shelton, Cameron Pippen, and Kataviun Fryar.
The WKU men's basketball team rallied from a slow start on Friday at E.
A. Diddle Arena to secure a 102-91 win over Sam Houston. Teagan Moore recorded a career high 28 points and coach Hank Plona said the team showed toughness during the game.
🎉 Bowling Green Events
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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.
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.
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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