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in Bowling Green
Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Molly Ann Daniel is named Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero of the Month for her compassionate work at Norton Children’s Hospital. She says the hospital acts like family where patients receive care and love. WBKO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green residents attended a Know Your Rights presentation on Feb. 7, 2026, organized by Catholic Charities to learn how to handle encounters with immigration agents and law enforcement. They received cards and booklets outlining steps and power of attorney documents for guardianship. College Heights Herald
- ➤ Educators at SKYCTC learned how artificial intelligence changed classroom lessons last Friday. They explored AI tools for lesson planning+grading and material creation to help prepare students for future careers. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky’s women’s tennis team beat Southern Indiana 7-0 on Saturday at the Evansville Tennis Center — the Lady Toppers improved to 4-4 this season and will play UNC-Asheville on Feb. 14 and Eastern Kentucky on Feb. 15 in Richmond. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Local swimmers advanced to the final round of the state swimming and diving championships on Saturday at Bowling Green High School, with qualifiers from South Warren, Greenwood, and Bowling Green (including top finishers in relay and individual events) and finals scheduled for Feb. 20 at the University of Kentucky’s Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Allen County-Scottsville boys’ basketball rallied Saturday to beat Barren County 56-50 at their high school by scoring seven final points, earning the No. 2 seed in District 15, and will host Warren Central at 7:30 p.m. today. 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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