Today
in Bowling Green
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green marked its 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration to honor his legacy and promote community unity, according to the planning committee. WBKO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Couples planning weddings in 2026 to 2027 attended the 12th annual bridal expo at Knicely Conference Center where vendors offered guidance on venues and formalwear to stretch budgets—organizers noted the event brought together locals from nearby areas. WNKY
- ➤ Friends, family, and musicians gathered Saturday night at the Capitol to honor Marc Owens at a concert with bands close to his legacy — ticket sales were donated entirely to his children, celebrating his lifelong passion for music in Bowling Green. WNKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ National Passenger Safety Week reminds residents to wear seatbelts and stay focused on the road. Local safety experts — noting that 24% of road fatalities involve passengers — urge parents to teach teens good habits. WBKO
- ➤ LifeSkills was certified as a community behavioral health clinic today to expand mental health and substance use services. The center, partnering with Pennyroyal Center, will offer extended evening and weekend hours and walk-in crisis care for residents across 18 counties (regardless of ability to pay). WBKO
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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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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. BYU Cougars
3:30-6:30 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Competitive ticket prices — Experience thrilling college football action with the Hilltoppers taking on the Cougars.
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BYU Cougars vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Baseball
1 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Cost info unavailable — Catch a thrilling college baseball matchup as the Cougars take on the Hilltoppers.
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