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in Bowling Green
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Partners for Recovery will host Recover Loudly 2.0 on September 27 with a day of celebration featuring music, food, and fun—Glasgow’s Market on the Square also returns that day. Med Center Health is preparing for a 10k run as Bowling Green’s first-ever Emerge conference ended and Warren East High School lifted a brief lockdown after notifying parents. WBKO
- ➤ Bowling Green community remembers Danny Renshaw, a well-known automotive businessman who was loved for his kind ways and support for local programs—he died August 16 after a 512-day fight with lung cancer. His family and friends say his legacy lives on through the many community causes he supported. WNKY
- ➤ Reservoir Hill park’s new playground in Bowling Green is nearing completion after weather delays, with slides, swing sets, benches, and fences installed. Workers will install turf soon and Bowling Green Parks and Rec plans a grand opening event in mid October — the upgrades will create a larger, nature-themed play area. WNKY
- ➤ Michelle Howell and her husband Nathan run Need More Acres in Halfway where they grow fruits and vegetables on 20 acres to feed local families and train new farmers. The farm hosts school field trips and winter farming programs—despite challenges from high land costs and unpredictable weather. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The City of Bowling Green launched the Downtown BGKY Ambassador Academy yesterday to offer WKU sophomores, juniors and seniors free leadership, community service and professional development opportunities downtown—participants will join monthly half-day sessions from October through April and work on a capstone project that culminates in a graduation event. Applications opened on Sept. 18th and will close on Oct. 2nd at 11:59 p.m. with notifications on Oct. 9th. WBKO
- ➤ Today, the Stuff the Bus Foundation received a grant from the Parker Foundation—funding programs that provide free school supplies and support for educators to help students across South Central Kentucky. WBKO
- ➤ Graysin Slade started his nonprofit, Julie Morris Foundation, to offer free music lessons and moved to Bowling Green with his wife and infant in February. He plans to expand his program—partnering with the Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center—to help kids learn music. Bowling Green Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shane Holinde of the Kentucky Mesonet said Bowling Green and western Kentucky face a severe drought after a record-dry August and ongoing dry conditions that lowered stream flows and hurt livestock and hay production—experts warn conditions may worsen to extreme levels if rain does not come soon. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Glasgow's Scotties beat the Trojans 6-2 on Tuesday at home, evening their season series with Barren County. The win muddies the race for the one seed in the 15th District Boys’ Soccer Tournament (which begins Oct. 4 at Warren East High School) as both teams have remaining district games. WCLU Radio
- ➤ Today, the Barren County Trojans face the Bowling Green Purples in the Football Frenzy Game of the Week—these two teams have not met on the field since 2017 and a win today would boost both squads. WNKY
- ➤ Western Kentucky women’s basketball has announced its 2025-26 non-conference schedule with 11 regular-season games and one preseason exhibition, including six games at E.A. Diddle Arena—teams from last season’s postseason tournaments will be among the opponents. The season will begin with an exhibition against Lindsey Wilson on Oct. 29. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Puppy Pals Live Show
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Tickets required — Experience the thrill as talented rescue dogs showcase astonishing tricks in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Volleyball
6:00 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Cost not specified — Catch the exciting match between the Bearkats and Hilltoppers in a spirited collegiate volleyball showdown.
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