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in Bowling Green
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Jude is set to break ground on its Dream Home project later this year in Bowling Green to boost local health services; ceremony details including location will be shared soon. WBKO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alex Slitz began his 15-year photography career at the Daily News and now covers ski-jumping and cross country skiing at the Winter Olympics in Milan. The photographer, who admitted to failing at painting, said his work in smaller newsrooms built strong storytelling skills. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ House Rep. Andy Barr visited Bowling Green this week to outline his economic plan for affordable housing and growth, stressing that increasing the supply of energy, goods (and labor) can lower costs. He is running for McConnell’s Senate seat. WBKO
- ➤ KEDC announced it suspended Lifetouch pending review after the vendor appeared in Justice files linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The agency said student safety & well-being remain its top priority. WBKO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society features Anna, a one-year-old cat who is litter box-trained and settles in well with other pets. Visit the society or call (270) 783-9404 to learn more about her. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pulaski County offensive lineman Brady Hull became coach Will Stein’s first 2027 commit to UK after new coach Cutter Leftwich & his staff reached out with a personal visit. Hull announced his decision on social media, showing strong ties with the coaching team. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Clint Brizendine (a Bowling Green High School alumnus) celebrates his 75th birthday this month after 60 years teaching judo in the area. He will continue volunteering at donated community spaces including the YMCA to pass on his expertise to new students. WBKO
- ➤ After back-to-back wins at E.A. Diddle Arena, WKU’s men’s basketball will face Delaware today at 6 p.m. in Newark, Delaware—coach Hank Plona said the team will speed up its pace to counter Delaware’s slow style while guard Teagan Moore returns and Armelo Boone remains questionable. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky senior pitcher Maddy Wood was named Conference USA Pitcher of the Week on Feb. 16 after posting a 1.97 ERA in 10 (2/3) innings at the Mercer University Softball Invitational. WKU will open its home games in the Hilltopper Classic on Feb. 20 against Butler, Western Michigan and Detroit Mercy. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ BYU powered past WKU 12-8 in Monday's series finale at Nick Denes Field. The Cougars hit four homers — WKU coach Marc Rardin said the game was a valuable lesson ahead of Friday's 3 p.m. opener against Southeast Missouri State. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ At Topper Tuesday in Bowling Green, WKU pole vaulter Sam Crenshaw discussed his season with News 40’s Samantha Money as he set + broke the school record four times. WNKY
- ➤ Bowling Green’s girls’ basketball team rallied from an eight-point deficit to secure a 54-51 win over Franklin-Simpson on Monday night; Amaya Brown scored 16 points while Maddie Davenport added 13, and the team visited Bethlehem Tuesday. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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Missouri State Bears vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball
3:30-7:30 p.m. — Diddle Arena — Check event page for ticket prices — Witness an exciting women’s basketball matchup as two teams battle on the court.
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WKU Baseball vs. Indiana State Sycamores
3:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Check website for ticket info — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup under the sun in Bowling Green.
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