Today
in Bowling Green
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The nonprofit League of American Bicyclists recognized Bowling Green as a Bicycle Friendly Community for its efforts to improve cycling conditions— with the MPO BikeWalkBG initiative set to award a bronze certification on Friday to support grant funding for bike and pedestrian projects. Bowling Green Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Winterfest returns at The Capitol with free concerts organized by Warren County Public Library to lift winter blues. Peter the Freshman, Ernie Small Blues Band, Business of Misery and Bueler’s Day Off will perform starting Feb. 6—each show runs from 7 to 9 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30. WBKO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WKU President Caboni provided campus updates Tuesday, noting retention at 79.4% and graduation rates nearing 60%, a balanced budget for the first time in over 20 years, plans to demolish Hilltopper Hall this summer, and soon-to-start student housing construction; the university disaffiliated with several alumni groups to comply with HB4. Bowling Green Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Barren County’s Trojanettes hit 13 3-pointers to secure a 75-49 win against Franklin-Simpson Tuesday night; Shelby Byrd led with 21 points while Mahalia Burton added 15, boosting the team to a 21-2 record ahead of their Saturday matchup against Allen County-Scottsville. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Warren Central boys’ basketball team bounced back after a weather break by beating South Warren 61-36 on Tuesday at Warren Central High School. The win showcased strong defense and positioned the Dragons to aim for a top seed in the district tournament. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Maddie Davenport powered the Lady Purples in their 51-28 win over Greenwood on Monday, scoring 10 points to secure the top seed for the District 14 Tournament (the team will play at South Warren at 6 p.m. on Friday). Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Isaiah Summers scored 17 points in Monday's win as Greenwood secured an 84-82 victory with a final runner — with 0.2 seconds remaining — that swept Bowling Green. Greenwood will play Warren Central Friday at 7:30 p.m. 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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