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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The FROZEN4 Run and Two-Mile Walk raised $25,000 to cover medical bills for local student-athlete Mason Davis and his family in Bowling Green. The event honored Davis's recovery from a car crash in April 2024 — organizers thanked every participant, sponsor and volunteer. WNKY
- ➤ Today, local families can enjoy the new Covington Woods Park playground after crews replaced the mulch with a rubberized surface to improve accessibility. The play area is located at 1044 Covington St. WNKY
- ➤ The BG MLK Planning Committee will launch its 26th annual celebration on Jan. 15 at The Capitol, starting with a kickoff that includes a quiz bowl and cake, and continuing with a Memorial Breakfast and memorial march on Jan. 19 to honor MLK’s legacy (featuring gospel performances and local speakers). WKYU-FM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Horticulture professionals began gathering Monday for the Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference and continue learning today at the Sloan Conference Center. More than 600 growers and marketers share new technology, marketing techniques and growth strategies that boost Kentucky’s $300 million industry. WNKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green’s city commission has allocated $60,000 to launch a revamped neighborhood grant program, including $30,000 for a spring beautification project. Residents and eligible tenants (including non-homeowners) may apply for up to $6,000 to upgrade community common areas within city limits. WNKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Med Center Health celebrates its 100-year milestone with a yearlong multimedia history storyline and volunteer service program for local projects. It will open an Emergency — UrgentCare facility on Lovers Lane at the end of April and launch a new Epic health record system in December. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ With temperatures dropping into the 30’s and snow expected soon, the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society urges pet owners to bring pets indoors or give them a covered area with heat, water, and food. Animal Control is available 24/7 to help any stray animals showing distress (trembling or shivering). WNKY
- ➤ Hundreds attended Med Center Health's 100th-year expo at Sloan Convention Center Saturday, where screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, vision and other checks were offered to ease access to care. WNKY
- ➤ SKY Pediatric Dentistry offers families tips this month to protect young smiles by encouraging bedtime brushing, weekly oral checks, a first dental visit by age one, and cautious juice intake; Dr. Mandy Ashley and Dr. Madison Galloway invite parents in Bowling Green to adopt these practices for better oral health. SOKY Happenings
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Allen County-Scottsville Lady Patriots climbed to second in the Daily News Area Top 10 poll after winning their game on Friday against Warren East — marking their third straight win. Barren County returned as the top team as regional rankings shifted. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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