Good morning, Bowling Green.

The 2025 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway launched today in the South Haven subdivision near South Warren High School and features a 2,200 sq ft home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms valued at $440,000.

Ticket buyers have a chance to win extra prizes—such as a gift card with an outdoor griddle, a seven-night vacation stay, and bonus draws—with all funds raised helping cover treatment, travel, housing, or food costs for families at St. Jude.

Just Piddlin Farm has opened its pumpkin patch, hay ride, corn maze and other fall activities since Sept.

13—owner Chip Willingham, who has run the farm for over 25 years, says families continue to return for the seasonal fun. The farm will remain open until Nov. 1 and features a new scavenger hunt in the maze to offer visitors fresh challenges.

An early morning fire on Sunday destroyed a 30′ x 30′ hay barn in Warren County and firefighters from Woodburn, Browning, Plano and Alvaton used nearly 9,600 gallons of water over two hours to control the blaze—no injuries were reported.

Owner Lonnie Lee Gibson has fought against East Kentucky Power Cooperative’s plan to build an 11-mile transmission line that would split 50 acres of rare old growth forest on his 152-acre property in Hart County—attorney Charles Williams said Gibson has proposed an alternate route that would cost about $100,000 extra, though the company has yet to change its course.

County officials finished creating the Warren County Fire Department on Thursday when magistrates filed paperwork to set up the command structure with the Kentucky Fire Commission—ensuring quicker emergency responses.

Full-time firefighters have been stationed at several locations as plans move forward to add more personnel statewide.

Western Kentucky’s volleyball team began its weekend with two wins at the Buccaneer Classic in Johnson City — they swept matches against High Point and East Tennessee State with a strong offense and defense.

The Hilltoppers will play VCU on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT to finish the tournament.

On Friday night, the Logan County Cougars beat Greenwood 22-21 in overtime when junior running back Christian Helle connected with sophomore TySean Thomeczek on a halfback option pass for the game-winning two-point conversion—boosting their record to 4-0.

Western Kentucky’s cross country teams finished the Southern Showcase race in Huntsville, Alabama on Friday by setting 10 new personal bests as three men and seven women recorded new times.

Coach Lee Wood said the teams are growing stronger — WKU will compete next in Terre Haute on Oct. 3.

Western Kentucky’s volleyball team swept VCU 3-0 with set scores of 25-20, 26-24, 25-15 at the Buccaneer Classic in Johnson City—finishing a perfect weekend.

Senior setter Callie Bauer had a double-double and the team will face Vanderbilt Tuesday at E.A. Diddle Arena at 6 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Transformed by The Trials

11 PM – 1 AM — Bowling Green, KY — Proceeds benefit Pita’s Place — Experience powerful testimonies and soul-stirring music that inspire transformation.

Warren Central Dragon Classic

5:35 p.m. — Warren Central High School — Free entry — Witness local marching bands compete in an exciting showcase of talent.

Funky Disco Ball Painting Night

7-9 p.m. — White Squirrel Brewery — Ticket includes $5 drink voucher — Create a vibrant disco ball masterpiece while sipping your favorite brew.

Gov't Mule Performance

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Tickets available — Experience a night of rock with the acclaimed band Gov't Mule featuring Warren Haynes.

Relay for Life 2025

3-8 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — Donations appreciated — Participate in a community walk to fight cancer with hope and remembrance.

WKU Football vs. FIU Panthers

7-11 p.m. — Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Hilltoppers during their annual Black Out game against the Panthers.