Friday, February 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of February.
CRIME NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, including Paris Carlson and Brooke Stinson, achieved top positions in the 2024 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship. WBKO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky allocates over $932,000 to 17 counties, including Warren, Butler, and Green, to eradicate 85 illegal dumps, enhancing community safety and environmental health. WBKO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Simpson County Judge-executive Mason Barnes was found to have committed an ethics violation by voting on a rezoning ordinance he was personally involved in, though the ethics board determined his actions were not intentional. Bowling Green Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ethan Lizama's journey from Guam to becoming a key player for Western Kentucky's baseball team showcases his persistence and talent. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ WKU Baseball will start its 2025 season with a four-game series against Illinois State at Nick Denes Field, featuring various fan engagement activities. WNKY
- ➤ Western Kentucky's Upton Stout has been invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine after a standout season, highlighted by First Team All-CUSA honors and impactful plays. Bowling Green Daily News
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Illinois State Redbirds Baseball Match
This event features a baseball game between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the Illinois State Redbirds at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, KY.
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Brazilian Cooking Class on February 18
This hands-on cooking class at SoKY Marketplace teaches participants how to make Brazilian stroganoff and cheese bread while fostering a social environment.
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KRWA Management Conference
The KRWA Management Conference will bring together delegates to explore water management topics at the Holiday Inn University Plaza in Bowling Green.
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Annual Back To The Courts Classic Tournament
The Annual Back To The Courts Classic is a weekend sports tournament in Bowling Green, KY, featuring competitive play for boys and girls teams from 9th to 2nd grade with a three-game guarantee.
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WKU Baseball Hosts Eastern Kentucky Colonels
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers baseball team will compete against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Nick Denes Field.
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball vs. UTEP Miners
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women's basketball team will compete against the UTEP Miners at the E.A. Diddle Arena.
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BASCKY Home Expo 2025
The BASCKY Home Expo is a three-day event showcasing innovative home products, design ideas, and expert advice, held at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green, KY.
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball Game Against New Mexico State
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women's basketball team competes against the New Mexico State Aggies at E.A. Diddle Arena.
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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Baseball Game
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will compete against the Central Michigan Chippewas in a baseball game at Nick Denes Field.
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Liberty Flames vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Men's Basketball
The Liberty Flames will face off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in a collegiate basketball matchup at the E.A. Diddle Arena.
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