Thursday, January 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bowling Green Noon Lions Club, part of the world's largest service club, hosts its 75th annual Pancake Day to fund free eyeglass projects in Warren County. SOKY Happenings
- ➤ Girls Day Out, a free public event featuring over 75 vendors offering a variety of products and services, is scheduled for March 1, 2025, at the Knicely Conference Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky, aiming to support the local economy. SOKY Happenings
- ➤ Winterfest, a community event hosted by the Downtown Redevelopment Authority featuring free live music on Fridays in February, celebrates the legacy of its late leader Ron Murphy, who played a key role in downtown Bowling Green's revitalization. SOKY Happenings
- ➤ Big Boy, a guinea pig who loves veggies and quieter spaces, is available for adoption at the Bowling Green, Warren County Humane Society. WNKY
- ➤ Crews in Bowling Green are working on a 40-foot deep sinkhole on Single Tree Way, highlighting the city's ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate sinkholes due to its geological vulnerabilities. Bowling Green Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Terry Ernest Thomas, a 77-year-old man, remains unresolved in his murder case involving the death of his wife Mary Thomas, with no agreement reached to avoid trial. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ A Bowling Green man, Jason Lee Strain, was arrested for the murder of James D. Land in Ohio, following cross-state police collaboration. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Kentucky State Police are seeking Micah Hall for first-degree possession of methamphetamine, possibly located in Butler County or Bowling Green. WNKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Patsy Sloan, a trailblazer in Bowling Green's political history, was celebrated for being the city’s first female commissioner and later its first female mayor. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
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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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KRWA Management Conference
The KRWA Management Conference will bring together delegates to explore water management topics at the Holiday Inn University Plaza in Bowling Green.
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Annual Back To The Courts Classic Tournament
The Annual Back To The Courts Classic is a weekend sports tournament in Bowling Green, KY, featuring competitive play for boys and girls teams from 9th to 2nd grade with a three-game guarantee.
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WKU Baseball Hosts Eastern Kentucky Colonels
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers baseball team will compete against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Nick Denes Field.
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball vs. UTEP Miners
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women's basketball team will compete against the UTEP Miners at the E.A. Diddle Arena.
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