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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society is now out of Code Red—community support led 82 animals to find homes and 156 to move to safer spots as they prepare for an upcoming Adopt-a-thon. The shelter asks for donations of supplies such as paper towels and copy paper to continue helping more animals. WNKY
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity broke ground on six affordable homes in the Durbin Estates neighborhood on Thursday to help local residents own homes with low mortgage costs—each unit is semi-attached and built for families with incomes under 80% of the area's median. The $1.2 million project is mainly funded by federal grants and local donations and will add 32 homes to the neighborhood once finished. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland will open a new 12,000 square foot food distribution hub in Bowling Green — it aims to improve food access for local families facing rising food insecurity. The organization will host a hunger action day event on Sept. 9 to extend its services across 42 counties. WBKO
- ➤ For the Friday edition of Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson joined Bailey Jordan Warner from Community Education to report on this year’s Blockbusters at the Ballpark - the segment showcased the event's local impact. WNKY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local and state officials, business partners and leaders broke ground on Bowling Green’s first Wawa near Interstate 165 on August 13th as part of the 26-acre Evergreen Commons development. Wawa will hire 35 employees and open the store in nine months—its milestone also included a $2,500 check to Special Olympics Kentucky. Bowling Green Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Center Hall residence, a renovated hotel behind the WKU Alumni Center, was updated this summer to house 212 students and currently holds 203 residents—move-ins began on Friday as other dorms closed for code repairs. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ River Street in Bowling Green reopened after a brief shutdown Friday afternoon due to a false threat—local authorities quickly responded, and the road is now open to all traffic. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
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Greensboro Grasshoppers at Bowling Green Hot Rods
1-4 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — Tickets required — Catch a thrilling baseball game featuring the Greensboro Grasshoppers facing off against the Bowling Green Hot Rods.
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Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Football Game
6-7:30 p.m. — Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Cheer on the Hilltoppers as they kick off their season against the Bearkats.
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Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon
7:30-10 a.m. — Preston Miller Park Disc Golf Course — Registration fee applies — Celebrate your love for triathlons with a fun sprint race in the park.
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North Alabama Lions vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Football
6-7:30 p.m. — Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers as they face off against the North Alabama Lions in this exciting football matchup.
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