Good morning, Bowling Green.

Village Manor in Bowling Green honored Sherria Hawkins—who began her career as a CNA and earned her degree with tuition help—with the Daniel D.

Gilbert Award at its 2025 Christmas Party for her unwavering care for residents. Her dedication continues to inspire compassionate service in the community.

SOKY Ice Rink is now open at SOKY Center Pavilion for its ninth season with skating sessions, holiday treats, and Sunday Storytime through January 25.

Families enjoy safe ice sessions (resurfacing ensures smooth skating).

Med Center Health offers a $49 coronary calcium scoring test that uses a CT scan to check for calcium buildup in heart arteries.

The screening is advised for those over 40 with risk factors (high blood pressure, diabetes, or smoking) and takes minutes with no needles.

A local expert offers tips to make moving a fun adventure by involving kids and pets and packing a bag with their essentials.

The guide advises clear planning and personal touches to ease the transition.

The Western Kentucky women’s basketball team won its first conference game by beating UTEP 68-59 at E.A.

Diddle Arena on Saturday, Jan. 10. The team grabbed 41 rebounds against UTEP and ended a four-game losing streak.

Western Kentucky’s men’s basketball team beat UTEP 68-56 Saturday afternoon at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso.

Teagan Moore led with 19 points and the Hilltoppers now return to Bowling Green for a three-game homestand starting Wednesday at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Western Kentucky sophomore Sam Crenshaw broke his school record with a 5.15-meter pole vault at the Rod McCravy Memorial Invitational in Louisville on Saturday.

WKU track teams wrapped up Day 1 of the Rod McCravy Invitational in Louisville Friday as athletes set new personal bests in the weight throw, hurdles, and 1,000 meters.

Wade Balcom won the 1,000 while Van Thrasher placed sixth in the hurdles semifinals (results confirmed).

Saturday saw several local high school basketball games with Metcalfe County's Lady Hornets winning 62-50 at Franklin, led by Jozie Allen's 24 points & 14 rebounds; Bowling Green lost 49-36 at home to Henderson County, and Glasgow earned an overtime win over Barren County.

Teams prepare for Tuesday matchups.

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.

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.