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in Bowling Green
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana launch cookie season Jan. 12 with a new flavor Exploremores joining favorites like Thin Mints and Tagalongs. Boxes cost $6 and gluten-free Toffee-tastic costs $7 while proceeds support local troop travel, camps + programs with booths opening March 6. Spectrum News 1
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Barren County Schools reported yesterday that staff found written language in a restroom referencing a threat at the middle school; law enforcement responded and confirmed there was no credible threat — students were not at risk. WNKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CDC updated the childhood immunization schedule by reducing routine vaccines from 17 to 11 and local pediatricians in Bowling Green worry the change may confuse parents. They will keep using the proven schedule while insurance still covers extra vaccines if parents choose them. Spectrum News 1
- ➤ Suicide deaths in Warren County dropped to 22 in 2024 from 26 in 2023 but rose 31.8% to 29 in 2025, prompting advocate Kaitlyn Slaughter of the LifeSkills Regional Prevention Center to call for immediate mental health support for all age groups—especially older adults. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hart County’s girls basketball team beat Warren East 58 to 49 Tuesday at Warren East High School by using strong play from juniors Nevaeh Haskins (20 points, 10 rebounds) and Addison Devore (17 points); Warren East played without top scorer Brelynn Wardlow. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Junior Armani Byrd of Warren Central thrilled the home crowd by scoring a game-high 16 points + 6 rebounds, including two highlight dunks, in a 69-45 win over Bowling Green on Friday. He will continue District 14 play at South Warren on Friday. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky punter Cole Maynard was named to the AP All-Bowl Team after his strong play at Caesars Superdome in the New Orleans Bowl, and he will play in the American Bowl on Jan. 22. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Barren County's Trojanettes beat Warren Central's Lady Dragons 55&14 in a contest marked by key three-pointers from Mahalia Burton and strong rebounds from Hannah Bragg, driving the win on game day. WCLU Radio
- ➤ After taking home wins against Sam Houston and Louisiana Tech, WKU will move to the road this week. They will face New Mexico State at 8:00 p.m. in Las Cruces and UTEP at 3:00 p.m. in El Paso — the team works to turn its win formula into travel success. 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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FIU Panthers at WKU Hilltoppers Men's Basketball
1-3 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Tickets available — Catch the exciting matchup as the WKU Hilltoppers take on the FIU Panthers in men's basketball.
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