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in Bowling Green
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Local first responders are searching for 14-year-old Bentley Burton, who has autism, is 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 137 pounds, and was last seen wearing a green/tan shirt, dark sweats and tennis shoes—if you see him, call 911 immediately. WNKY
- ➤ Kevin Caballero-Oduardo, 23, was charged with theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property after Bowling Green troopers responded at 3:24 a.m. Thursday to a call about a box truck on Interstate 65 carrying about $1,400 in used cooking oil stolen from several restaurants. WNKY
- ➤ A Bowling Green couple was arrested in connection with a drug trafficking investigation after law enforcement searched their home on Highland Drive — authorities say the probe is ongoing. WBKO
- ➤ A 28-year-old Bowling Green man was arrested after a motorbike pursuit on Wednesday afternoon on Morgantown Road—state police said he sped 20 mph over the limit in a work zone, wrecked his bike while trying to evade officers, and was found with marijuana, a pistol and drug paraphernalia. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky FFA Foundation announced an 11 million dollar gift from the Bill Gatton Foundation made Thursday morning at the state fair. The donation, the largest ever given to an FFA Foundation, will help pay for improvements to the Leadership Training Center — more camp scholarships, bigger prizes at state events, a bus tour for 100 students, and a new endowment for local chapters. WNKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital collected nearly 600 hygiene items during United Way’s Day of Caring to support students at South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College as they started their fall semester—boosting confidence and well-being. WNKY
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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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Nevada Wolf Pack vs. WKU Hilltoppers Football
6-7:30 p.m. — Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium — Cost info not provided — Show your team spirit at WKU's Parent & Family Weekend while cheering for the Hilltoppers.
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