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in Bowling Green
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Classes resume today at WKU with cleared main walkways and handicap ramps, yet staircases by Helm Library and the icy catwalk remain hazardous (students should use alternate routes) when heading to class. College Heights Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents are advised to prepare their homes to keep pipes safe as winter sets in. Local experts recommend sealing leaks & insulating exposed pipes to help avoid costly damage when temperatures drop. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Barren County beat Warren East in both basketball games at Warren East’s home court. The Trojanettes won 69 to 38 with Shelby Byrd scoring 14 points, and the boys won 86 to 48 led by Gavin Nunn's 22. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The South Warren boys and Bowling Green girls won team titles at the KHSAA Region 2 Swimming and Diving Championships held Saturday at Bowling Green High School. The winners will advance to the State Championships on Feb. 7, with finals scheduled for Feb. 20 and Feb. 21. 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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