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in Bowling Green
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The sHOw Modular Model Railroad Club Inc. held its 25th annual Train Show and Sale yesterday at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum where dozens of vendors displayed thousands of model train pieces for enthusiasts. Bowling Green Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local historian Ray Buckberry delivered a special 30th anniversary reprint of a 1913 newspaper that features profiles of notable residents, local businesses and churches, plus highlights from historic events like a major 1911 fire and early industry details. The rare issue offers a unique look at Bowling Green’s past. Bowling Green Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A state grant of $1.4 million will fund a reading interventionist at all five elementary schools in Logan County School District over the next four years. The program uses Skills Block and small-group lessons to help about 20% of students improve reading + build confidence. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security warned Bowling Green residents about a new synthetic drug called Cychlorphine (ten times stronger than fentanyl) detected in central Kentucky and urged proper precaution when encountering unknown substances. WBKO
- ➤ Warren County Jail staff mourn former deputy jailer Ron Childers — who worked for 14 years — after he passed away this week, with jailer Stephen Harmon noting that 30 current staff valued his dedication. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, WKU’s softball team scored 16 runs in a two-game sweep at the WKU Softball Complex, defeating Butler (9 to 0) and Western Michigan (7 to 2) as pitcher Maddy Wood earned her first shutout of the season. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ WKU Lady Topper won 70-65 over Middle Tennessee Saturday at E.A. Diddle Arena, with Salma Khedr scoring 20 points in a game that marked their second straight win. The team will travel for its final CUSA road contest later this week. WNKY
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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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WKU Baseball vs. Indiana State
4 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Visit for exciting collegiate baseball action as WKU takes on Indiana State.
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WKU Baseball vs. Indiana State
1-5 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Admission details unavailable — Catch the excitement of college baseball action with WKU battling Indiana State.
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WKU Softball vs. Eastern Kentucky
6:00 p.m. — WKU Softball Field — Admission varies — Catch the excitement as WKU Softball takes on Eastern Kentucky in a thrilling matchup.
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