Good morning, Bowling Green.

On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Gov. Beshear pitched a universal pre-K proposal at the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, calling for $40.5 million for the program and $10 million for a data system, with funding from the sports wagering excise tax to boost school readiness for all young Kentuckians.

WKU President Caboni announced that Regents and Normal halls will reopen in fall 2027 (with repairs on schedule) and work will begin to tear down Hilltopper Hall day after spring graduation to clear space for a new housing complex.

He also said three off-campus organizations were disaffiliated following HB4 compliance.

Warren County Public Library named Alex Love as acting director after two co-directors resigned on Friday.

The former leaders resigned for personal reasons and thanked staff and the community for their support.

Local doctor Dr. Suman Shekar at Med Center Health in Bowling Green said 50 to 60 percent of the population experiences winter fatigue due to lower daylight and social isolation.

She advised eating a balanced diet, exercising 20 to 30 minutes daily, & getting seasonal vaccinations to manage winter blues.

Western Kentucky ended a four-game losing streak with a 65-60 win at Middle Tennessee when Kade Unseld scored 17 points and veterans rallied the team.

The Hilltoppers will host Jacksonville State at 8 p.m. on Thursday at E.A. Diddle Arena (hoping to build on this win).

Greenwood's Isaiah Summers hit a buzzer shot with 0.2 seconds left to give his team an 84 to 82 win over Bowling Green on Monday at Greenwood High.

The win guarantees a top three district seed — Bowling Green must beat South on Friday to avoid a lower seed.

Allen County-Scottsville guard Avery Morris scored 38 points to lead ACS Lady Patriots to an 84-73 win against Macon County Monday night — she hit six 3-pointers while teammates added key points to secure the victory.

WKU softball pitcher Maddy Wood joined Samantha Money on News 40 to preview the season as the Hilltoppers were picked 4th in the CUSA preseason poll.

The team will open at the Bash in the Boro tournament at Georgia Southern on Friday, Feb. 6.

Over 450 athletes on 43 teams will play in the Region 1 Basketball Tournament on Feb.

7-8 at Kummer and Little Recreation Centers and at F.O. Moxley Community Center. Twelve teams will earn a berth to the State Tournament in Louisville on March 14-15.

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.