Today
in Bowling Green
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear will join local officials and Tate, Inc. leaders on Tuesday in Glasgow to mark the company’s entry into Barren County. The $76 million development will use a 764,000 sqft facility near Jackie Browning Park to create 400 full-time jobs. Bowling Green Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Readers can now nominate influential community figures for the Daily News’ upcoming 'SoKy 50' list, which will honor those with southcentral ties (nominations must meet criteria for regional and national impact). The final list will be published at a future date. Bowling Green Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross and Bowling Green Police Department are hosting a blood drive Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the police department meeting room at 911 Kentucky Street. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Feb. 6, Warren Central boys' basketball clinched the top District 14 seed by defeating visiting Greenwood 77-46 at Warren Central High School. The Dragons showed strong defense and scoring to secure the win after a recent setback. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky’s softball team split Saturday’s games in Statesboro with a 4-2 loss to UNC Greensboro and a 1-0 shutout win over Georgia Southern; coach Amy Tudor credited Morgan Sharpe and Katie Murphy for key plays. WKU will play Eastern Illinois (8:30 a.m. CT) today to finish the tournament. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ More than 400 athletes competed in the Special Olympics Region 1 Basketball Tournament on Saturday at the Kummer/Little Recreation Center, with winners advancing to the state finals in Louisville as community volunteers supported the event. WBKO
- ➤ The Allen County-Scottsville Patriots won 56-50 while the Trojanettes won 75-45 in a doubleheader at Allen County-Scottsville High School on Saturday, Feb. 7. The games showcased local high school basketball talent. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Bowling Green boys’ basketball team won 47-42 on Friday at South Warren High School, forcing a tie for District 14 seeding despite the Spartans claiming the tiebreaker (RPI). The girls secured a perfect district record with a 67-30 win. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Hilltoppers overcame a halftime deficit to win 80-70 against the FIU Panthers at E. A. Diddle Arena yesterday. The team will host Middle Tennessee at home on Feb. 14. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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Great Pages Circus
4:30-6 p.m. — SOKY Fair — Adults $20, Children free with paid adult — Enjoy thrilling performances and a fun atmosphere at the Great Pages Circus.
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