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in Bowling Green
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Julie Milam and Spence Sheldon discussed Songwriter Nights benefiting Curbside Ministries on this week’s Community Driven segment, sponsored by The Mint Gaming Hall, Nothing Bundy Cakes and American Bank and Trust. The segment highlighted local talent and supportive efforts for the ministry. WNKY
- ➤ Yesterday, the American Red Cross hosted a blood drive at T.J. Health Pavilion (Glasgow) giving local residents a chance to help ease a severe shortage that began with a 35 percent drop in December and to earn a $20 electronic gift card by donating blood before Feb. 28. WCLU Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Several schools and businesses are closed today due to winter weather. Western Kentucky University & Warren County Public Schools have canceled classes, and Bowling Green Independent School District is using an NTI day until conditions improve. WBKO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Lola, a one-year-old pitbull mix known for being gentle with kids and friendly with other pets, is today’s Pet of the Day brought by Morgantown Bank and Trust. Locals can meet her at the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society (call 270-783-9404) for a chance to welcome a new friend. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Warren senior Layla Ogden was named the top high school softball player in Kentucky by MaxPreps ahead of the 2026 season after finishing 2025 with 34 wins plus 4 losses, including 12 wins plus 1 loss on the mound and a .530 batting average. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Greenwood forward Ava Morrison posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds in a Jan. 22 win over South Warren at South Warren High School. Greenwood will face Bowling Green Friday at 6 p.m. for the district title. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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WKU Baseball Doubleheader against Indiana
1 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch an exciting doubleheader as WKU Baseball takes on Indiana.
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