Today
in Bowling Green
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ BikeWalkBG hosted about 20 riders on a family-friendly bike ride along the Greenway trail starting behind Jennings Creek Elementary on Aug. 16 — the event brought local families together for outdoor fun. Bowling Green Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The fifth annual Topper Fest on South Lawn was held on Aug. 15, drawing WKU students, faculty, staff & local residents to mark the end of the M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan and the start of the academic year with live music, autographs, and fireworks. WKU President Timothy Caboni spoke on stage while local vendors provided food, games, and other treats for the community. College Heights Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Warren County Fiscal Court has approved the new Warren County Fire Department — a centralized system combining nine volunteer fire departments — and it will take effect on Sept. 1. The change will improve training and emergency response while keeping each department’s community identity intact. Bowling Green Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WKU's SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program at the Communication Disorders Clinic helps people with Parkinson's Disease improve their speech and swallowing through simple exercises and regular refresher sessions every three to six months—ensuring they receive ongoing care as their condition advances. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Caverna's offensive linemen, including Jackson Corn, Tyson Martin, and Kenyon Martin, practiced today—preparing for the upcoming season as they focus on team readiness. WCLU Radio
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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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Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods
12:05-1:35 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — Ticket required — Catch the action as the Asheville Tourists take on the Bowling Green Hot Rods in this exciting baseball match.
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Holley MoParty
1:00 AM – 12:59 AM — Beechbend Raceway Park — Check website for details — Join a thrilling automotive celebration filled with activities and excitement.
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WKU Volleyball vs. Vanderbilt
6:00 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Check site for ticket info — Witness an exciting matchup as WKU Volleyball takes on Vanderbilt.
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