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in Bowling Green
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society Adopt-a-thon telethon raised $40,000 to support local shelter pets on Sunday night—marking the event's return after an eight-year gap. Donations will support local animal adoptions and help fund shelter work. WNKY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green police arrested 58-year-old Fred Hart on Aug. 24 for a fatal hit-and-run at Brandywood Court—officers said Hart smelled of alcohol while his girlfriend Savannah Caldwell left the scene after a vehicle struck a pedestrian who later died at the hospital. WBKO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the WKU School of Media and Communication hosts photojournalist Stephanie Sinclair at Jody Richards Hall Auditorium for a lecture on documenting human rights issues starting at 6 p.m. after a gallery opening reception in the atrium at 5 p.m.—Canon Explorers of Light sponsors the event celebrating 50 years of photojournalism. College Heights Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new interchange is coming right off Exit 7 of I-165 onto U.S. 231 Morgantown Road in Bowling Green. WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The local NAMI chapter is hosting the Stand Against Stigma overdose awareness walk on August 31 at the SOKY Fairgrounds. The event will run from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.—aiming to honor those lost to overdose and raise prevention awareness in the community. WNKY
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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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Fall National M-WTCA Conference
All day — Holiday Inn University Plaza — Mention 'MTC' for hotel block discount — Engage with professionals at this essential fall conference in Bowling Green.
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