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Monday, January 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City-County Planning Commission of Warren County approved a contested residential development in the Smiths Grove area, allowing for up to 100 single-family homes. Bowling Green Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Bowling Green Independent School District forecasts a $1.2 million General Fund surplus and $276,500 for food service in the next school year, considering inflation and enrollment growth amidst financial planning challenges. Bowling Green Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Warren County reports a dramatic decrease in drug overdose deaths from 31 in 2023 to 15 in 2024, attributing success to education, availability of Narcan, and ongoing law enforcement efforts. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
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Wonderland 2025: A Journey Through the Looking Glass
Immerse yourself in a whimsical Alice in Wonderland-themed experience featuring interactive vendors, a Mad Hatter's Tea Party, and opportunities for cosplay.
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11th Annual Snow Flurry Scurry 5K
The Snow Flurry Scurry 5K is an annual race held at Lost River Cave that supports local restoration efforts.
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Medal Madness: Multi-Distance Running Event
The Medal Madness event offers multiple race distances including 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon, featuring themed finisher medals and a costume contest.
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Mexican Food and Movie Night - Social Gathering
This event invites new residents and those looking to make friends in Bowling Green to enjoy a casual and friendly social night with Mexican food and possibly a movie.
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Brazilian Cuisine Class
Participants will learn to prepare Brazilian stroganoff and cheese bread in a hands-on cooking class at SoKY Marketplace.
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball vs. Kennesaw State Owls
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball team will compete against the Kennesaw State Owls at E.A. Diddle Arena.
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Lone Star Rodeo Concert
Experience the excitement of the Lone Star Rodeo live at the Western Kentucky University L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center in Bowling Green.
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Ninja Running Events: 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon
A series of fun running events including distance options ranging from 1 mile to a half marathon at Ephram White Park.
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Illinois State Redbirds Baseball Match
This event features a baseball game between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Illinois State Redbirds at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, KY.
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Brazilian Cooking Class on February 18
This hands-on cooking class at SoKY Marketplace teaches participants how to make Brazilian stroganoff and cheese bread while fostering a social environment.
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