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in Bowling Green
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Bowling Green now offers over 1,200 free public parking spaces for residents+visitors to conveniently access local shops and restaurants. The initiative supports community ease and increases access during peak hours. WBKO
- ➤ The 2026 Bowling for Junior Achievement fundraiser will soon invite local teams to bowl for a cause, with Cyndi Crocker with Crocker Law serving as title sponsor & supporting youth education in Bowling Green. WBKO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ WNKY News 40 is hiring a news reporter/multimedia journalist who will shoot, write, edit, and create lead stories for TV, web, and social media. Applicants should relocate to Bowling Green immediately as the role requires fast work — strong on-camera skills and a proven track record are essential. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jonesville Academy hosted its annual tie ceremony today in Bowling Green to honor students for leadership and academic growth. The academy will hold its Ties for Change Gala on March 7 at the National Corvette Museum to celebrate this commitment. WNKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Med Center Health announced the Medical Center at Bowling Green earned American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation after rigorous evaluation, strengthening its long-standing commitment to quality heart care at its 373-bed facility. The hospital has maintained accreditation since 2007 and performs over 1,400 PCI procedures. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Caverna Colonel Drew Rhodes hit a jumper with six seconds left in overtime to give Union Commonwealth the win on Senior Night — the Bulldogs now stand 13-15 and will face Columbia on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. eastern in Kingsport, Tenn. WCLU Radio
- ➤ The WKU women’s golf team finished eighth at the Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational in Eatonton, Georgia last Sunday. WKU senior Nina McMurtrey recorded rounds of 81, 73 and 84 while junior Sydney Hackett finished seventh individually. WCLU Radio
- ➤ Western Kentucky’s women’s tennis team beat Butler 6-1 at the Warren County Tennis Facility on Sunday. The win built momentum as the team prepares to face SEMO on Friday at 4 p.m. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Bowling Green Hot Rods inducted Jake Cronenworth, Brandon Lowe and Shane McClanahan — joining past inductees Matt Moore, Kevin Kiermaier and Blake Snell — into their Hall of Fame on Monday, Feb. 23. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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