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in Bowling Green
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After Winter Storm Fern blanketed Bowling Green with 3.5 inches of snow and up to 0.8 inches of ice over the weekend, road crews and power companies continue repairs today as freezing temperatures persist — warming centers operate for residents. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews are repairing a water main break at West 12th Avenue and Garfield Street in Bowling Green today - motorists should use caution and expect delays as work continues. City officials have not provided an estimated completion time for the repairs. WBKO
- ➤ On Tuesday, Farmers RECC made progress in restoring power by reducing outages to 1,700 amid hazardous conditions, with 28 broken poles and 125 affected locations remaining (Glasgow update). The utility said work will continue until every customer has power restored. WNKY
- ➤ Bowling Green Public Works crews worked nonstop over the weekend using 500-ton salt to clear roads hit by snow, sleet and ice, and they warn drivers to slow down today as cold temperatures limit de-icer performance. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WKU lost 73-58 to Sam Houston Saturday while missing top scorers Teagan Moore and Armelo Boone due to injuries. Coach Hank Plona said Moore is expected to miss Wednesday’s 6 p.m. game at Kennesaw State while Boone might return, leaving the team to face a challenging conference road stretch. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Bowling Green boys’ soccer coach Craig Widener stepped down Jan. 16 to spend more time with his family after a successful five-year return that saw the team record a 71-17-4 run and win three region titles. The program will now look for a new coach. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Hilltopper Athletic Foundation assistant director Griffin Lamb joined News 40's Cole Scott in the studio today to preview WKU Football season ticket options in the Topper Tuesday segment + Harbaugh Club tickets are available through Feb. 27 for the upcoming season. WNKY
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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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Hilltopper Basketball vs. New Mexico State
5:30-7:30 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Cost info not specified — Catch the action as the Hilltoppers take on NMSU in a thrilling basketball matchup.
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WKU Baseball vs. Indiana
3:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch the excitement of WKU Baseball as they take on Indiana.
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