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in Bowling Green
Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WKU Faculty Senate met at Downing Student Union on Jan. 22 to discuss concerns over increased AI use, heavier workloads, and limited resources under the current strategic plan. University officials confirmed that in-person classes will remain as heavy snowfall is expected in Bowling Green. College Heights Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Viewers sent photos and reports on road conditions as well as advice for safely clearing windshields while David Wolter provided a Bowling Green update at 12:45 p.m. A local farm delivered extra supplies ahead of an approaching winter storm. WBKO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Warren Rural Electric Co-op reported that 1,445 households lost power during a weekend winter storm, and crews are working to repair downed power lines (service is expected to return soon). WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sam Houston beat Western Kentucky 73 to 58 Saturday at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville, Texas. The team, missing key players (Teagan Moore and Armelo Boone), will face Kennesaw State in its next road game Wednesday at 6 p.m. CT. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Junior guard Jaylen Bradley scored 17 points as the host Scotties beat Barren County 54-44 on Friday night, securing the top seed in District 15; Glasgow will play again Tuesday at Metcalfe County. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky's women's tennis team earned its first win of the season—defeating Northern Kentucky 6-1 at Michael O. Buchanon Park on Friday—and will host a doubleheader against UT Southern on Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Allen County-Scottsville girls basketball is off to its best start in seven years as junior Avery Morris becomes the program's second all-time leading scorer. The Lady Patriots remain focused as they build on this historic season. WNKY
- ➤ Local youth basketball teams competed in Week 3 of Friday Night Hoops on Friday, Jan. 23, where highlights & scores were shared; the results show progress for both boys' and girls' teams. It highlights Bowling Green's ongoing community sports efforts. WNKY
- ➤ On Friday in Indianapolis, Western Kentucky sophomore Sam Crenshaw broke his school record in the men's pole vault with a jump of 5.17 meters, improving on his Jan. 10 mark of 5.15 meters. Other Hilltoppers set personal bests during the two-day Crossroads of America Invitational. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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WKU Baseball vs Southeast Missouri State
3:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch the thrilling action as the WKU Hilltoppers take on the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks on the diamond.
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Steel Magnolias
6:30 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming tales of six Southern women in a lively beauty salon setting.
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WKU Baseball vs Southeast Missouri State
12-4 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Ticket info not provided — Cheer on the WKU Hilltoppers as they take on SEMO in this exciting baseball matchup.
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