Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
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🏘️ Community
Habitat for Humanity is nearing completion on new homes for six families affected by the December 2021 tornadoes; construction began in August 2025 and the project—funded with $900,000 in Team Kentucky funds and community donations—is set to finish late March.
🎓 Education
WKU notified the Sisterhood it would no longer remain formally affiliated due to House Bill 4 restricting differential benefits based on sex (the group raised over $1 million for university programs).
The Sisterhood paused operations as it awaits Attorney General clarification on its membership rules.
The inaugural Bowling Green Ambassadors held their third meeting at city hall and the justice center today, practicing a mock city commission trial over the entertainment district.
The program connects WKU students with city leadership and includes an economic development day scheduled for February.
🌲 Environment
Winter Storm Fern left about 10,000 residents without power in Allen and over 6,000 in Barren counties last week as crews worked to clear icy, hazardous roads and restore electricity in southcentral Kentucky.
🏛️ Government
On Friday, Jan. 30, BGMU & Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a burst pipe at 446 E.
Main Ave in downtown Bowling Green, where water leaked from the building, froze on columns and spilled into Barbara Stewart Interiors next door.
🏈 Sports
Wes Sanford, Warren East's longtime baseball coach, was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association on Jan.
17 in Louisville. He marked the honor as he begins his 20th season with 352 wins & strong community support.
At the Lenny Lyles Invitational in Louisville on Friday, WKU’s Sam Crenshaw won the men’s pole vault — breaking his own record with a mark of 5.27 meters, his fourth record this season.
WKU Women’s Tennis swept a doubleheader on Friday at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O.
Buchanon Park, winning every match 7-0. The team improved to 3-3 overall and will face Lipscomb on Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. CT — they look forward to a competitive match.
Western Kentucky's senior first baseman Kyle Hayes was named to the 2026 CUSA Baseball Preseason All-Conference Team, boosting expectations as he enters his third season after a standout year in 2025.
WKU hosts a four-game series against BYU from Feb. 13-16.
A winter storm has halted local basketball practices and games this week, as coaches shared on Zoom that icy roads have restricted team travel — teams will resume play when conditions improve.
🎉 Bowling Green Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WKU Baseball vs. Indiana
3:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch the excitement of WKU Baseball as they take on Indiana.
WKU Baseball Doubleheader against Indiana
1 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch an exciting doubleheader as WKU Baseball takes on Indiana.
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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