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in Bowling Green
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local chaplains gathered today at Sugar Maple Square to train on how to break tragic news and ease family grief. The session comes as their team grew from 2 to 12 and officials seek a Catholic priest to deliver last rites when needed. WNKY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Recent icy conditions from a Jan. 24–26 storm and ongoing freezing weather have made WKU campus hazardous as several students fell, including one on Feb. 3 who needed an ambulance (campus staff continue salting walkways though key routes remain uncleared). College Heights Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Gemini 14, WKU's historic band from the 1960s, toured on a USO trip (in 1967) to entertain U.S. service members overseas during challenging times. Guided by Dr. Howard Carpenter and Doc Livingston, the group of 13 students blended culture and music to uplift spirits. WNKY
- ➤ Terry Bunnell spoke with Todd Steenbergen on Coffee & Conversation about his upcoming induction into the Kentucky Tennis Hall of Fame. The ceremony is today. WCLU Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Roy Tyler, the operating room manager at Tristar Greenview Hospital, felt chest pressure while shoveling ice and later learned he needed surgery for a blocked heart; nurse practitioner April Hollis explained that snow and cold can reduce blood flow (seek immediate help if chest pain occurs). WNKY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Meet Coconut, a playful indoor shepherd and lab mix at the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society who is house-trained, friendly with cats and dogs, and ready to join a loving family. Visit the shelter or call (270-783-9404) for more details. WNKY
- ➤ Local ice cream shops in Bowling Green are set for National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day on Feb. 7 with breakfast-inspired flavors and special treats. Meltdown Ice Cream & Soda Parlor (9 a.m. until closing) and Chaney’s Dairy Barn (8–11 a.m.) offer free donut sundaes for kids in pajamas. WBKO
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Six new one-floor homes with two bedrooms will be built next month in Bowling Green for tornado survivors from the 2021 EF3 tornado. Habitat for Humanity and Live the Dream lead the project using disaster relief funds, and the houses offer (0% interest mortgage) to keep monthly costs low. Spectrum News 1
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Warren East introduced Jason Foley as its new head football coach Thursday. Foley, who led teams to a 77-37 record overall, said he will work with existing staff and bring gradual improvements to boost the school’s competitive performance. 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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