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in Bowling Green
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After winter storm Fern brought snow and ice, over 8,000 residents still remain without power; crews in Bowling Green are working with Tri-County Electric to restore service — schools including WKU remain closed. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Woodburn Fire Department is gathering donations Saturday, Jan. 31 for a family that lost everything in a house fire by collecting food and essential items at its locations on 900 Woodburn Allen Springs Road and 7055 Nashville Road. WNKY
- ➤ At the Southern Kentucky Hospitality Association's January awards event, Ret. Brigadier General Dan Cherry (nicknamed Boss Cherry) received the Dallas Jones Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to tourism, including leading the Aviation Heritage Park. His decades of service in military and community projects continue to inspire Bowling Green residents. WNKY
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Kentucky & Tennessee is launching mobile meal service on Jan. 29 in seven counties to help neighbors hit by the winter storm. Four kitchen units from Sevierville, Paducah, Louisville, and Knoxville will serve lunch and dinner daily to those facing prolonged power outages and freezing temperatures. WBKO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Med Center Health Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for fall 2026-spring 2027 academic year — the deadline is March 13 and applications are available online at MedCenterHealth.org/scholarships. WNKY
- ➤ The Center for Courageous Kids has started registration for its spring & summer camp where kids with disabilities can fish, enjoy campfires, and make new friends. The camp schedule is online and spots are filling fast. WNKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green Public Works used 1,000 tons of salt to clear major routes but many side streets remain icy — crews are working 12-hour shifts to clear more roads today as temperatures rise above 30 degrees. Drivers are urged to exercise caution. Spectrum News 1
- ➤ Gov. Beshear updated residents on six Habitat for Humanity homes nearing completion for tornado survivors in Bowling Green; the project received $900,000 in Disaster Recovery Funding from Team Kentucky and families will begin moving in by March. WNKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Med Center Health announced a USDA grant of $476,350 Wednesday to improve technology at rural hospitals and clinics across southcentral Kentucky — the upgrade will bring multifunctional televisions, AI monitoring, and telehealth enhancements that are set to be deployed in six to seven months. Bowling Green Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky’s men’s basketball team lost to Kennesaw State 72-69 on Wednesday in Kennesaw, Georgia; the loss dropped their record to 11-10 overall and 4-6 in Conference USA as key scorers missed the game. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Bowling Green Hot Rods announced their 2026 field staff on Thursday, Jan. 29, with Rafael Valenzuela returning as manager for his fourth season at Bowling Green Ballpark. The team will open the season on April 3 at 6:35 p.m. against the Winston-Salem Dash. 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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WKU Baseball vs. Indiana
1-5 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup featuring WKU battling Indiana.
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