Today
in Bowling Green
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the International Center, a refugee’s son remained overseas because his paperwork was stalled after the resettlement process was disrupted by federal personnel cuts — local staff also faced layoffs of nearly 30% as the center’s funding dropped. The center said it will stay open to support those seeking a new start in Bowling Green. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ On Tuesday’s Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson talked with Jean Secrest from Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society about an adoptathon that will soon take place. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green’s Aviation Heritage Park & Museum celebrated National Aviation Day on August 19—an event that honored the innovation of flight with displays of historic aircraft including a fighter jet once flown by a local general and a Piper Cub commemorating Willa Brown. Executive Director Bob Bubnis said the exhibits are meant to inspire young people by showing stories of bravery and achievement in aviation. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Greenwood High School teacher Scott Poe was nominated as the Hughes and Coleman Hometown Hero for his strong impact on students. His creative classroom—dressed with galaxy-patterned drapes and portraits of authors—shows his passion for teaching and builds lasting bonds with learners. WBKO
- ➤ Amy and David Chandler Hall—an 113,000-square-foot facility for the Gordon Ford College of Business—opened at WKU on Monday, August 18 and welcomed 2,488 students with modern classrooms, study areas and a student success center. The project, funded in part by the Kentucky General Assembly, will complete its final touches in the next two to three weeks. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Barren County magistrates have voiced support for converting the old health department building on West Washington Street into a regional licensing office so residents can renew driver’s licenses locally instead of traveling to Bowling Green or Columbia. Judge-executive Jamie Bewley Byrd said officials will visit the property on Aug. 27 to check if it has the required 2,000 to 3,000 square feet and 20 to 30 parking spaces & enough street parking. WCLU Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials advise consumers not to eat certain Great Value shrimp sold at Walmart that are processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati due to potential cesium exposure — the FDA issued the advisory after detecting Cs-137 in a shipment, and products with a best by date of March 15, 2027 should be discarded. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In this week’s Topper Tuesday, WKU football offensive coordinator Rick Bowie spoke at the desk in Bowling Green about his first months on the Hill—explaining what fans should expect from his offense as the Tops gear up for their season opening against Sam Houston. WNKY
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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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WKU Volleyball vs. Indiana
12:30 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Free entry — Catch the excitement as WKU Volleyball takes on Indiana in an afternoon match.
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