Good morning, Bowling Green.

The Bowling Green Fire Department held its annual Firehouse Festival Saturday, inviting community members to enjoy a bounce house, a maze that teaches kids to crawl safely when smoke is present, and a live burn that demonstrated the difference between open and closed bedroom doors. Kids also dunked a firefighter using a fire hose—an exciting part of the event—providing a fun way for families to learn about fire safety.

Bowling Green held its 35th annual International Festival at Circus Square Park to bring diverse cultures together.

One vendor, Tasty Boba, offered homemade Myanmar foods and different flavors of boba — hoping the event sparks more local support for small businesses.

The City of Bowling Green launched the Downtown Ambassador Academy to help 25 students connect with local businesses, nonprofits and government agencies in six sessions from October to April.

Students will work on a project with a local organization and present their ideas next spring.

Greenwood's defense forced five turnovers in a 30-6 win over Warren Central on Friday, snapping the Dragons' three-game win streak—both teams will play road games Thursday with Warren Central in Bowling Green and Greenwood at Barren County.

Western Kentucky senior running back La’Vell Wright scored two touchdowns in the second half and finished with 91 rushing yards on 10 carries and a 13-yard reception—a key factor in the Hilltoppers' 27-22 win over Missouri State at Robert W.

Plaster Stadium yesterday in Springfield.

On Saturday the WKU volleyball team beat Jacksonville State with a score of three to zero at E.A.

Diddle Arena in Bowling Green—four players had between six and eight kills as they swept the weekend in Conference USA play.

The Franklin-Simpson football team beat Warren East 42-36 on Friday at Warren East High School when Blake McPherson and Xavier Hampton ran a total of 473 yards.

Coach Max Chaney said the win was important — it showed the team learned from its mistakes and will help them prepare for their next district game on Oct. 3.

Western Kentucky’s women’s soccer team tied 1-1 with Middle Tennessee on Saturday at the WKU Soccer Complex.

Freshman forward Makenna Egan scored in the 22nd minute—assisted by Alaina Nugier—before Middle Tennessee equalized in the 59th minute, leaving WKU at 4-4-2 overall and 1-0-1 in Conference USA play.

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.

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.

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.

Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival 2025

11 AM – 4 PM — Fountain Row, 707 E Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY — Free admission — Celebrate the fall season with family-friendly activities, live music, and delicious local food trucks.

WKU Lady Toppers vs. New Mexico State Aggies Women's Soccer

1 p.m. — WKU Soccer Complex — Check for admission details — Catch the WKU Lady Toppers in action against New Mexico State in a thrilling soccer showdown.

Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Basketball

1-4 p.m. — Diddle Arena — Tickets from $45 — Experience the excitement of college basketball and witness future NBA stars in action.

WKU Volleyball vs. UTEP

12:00 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Free entry — Catch the WKU Volleyball team in action against the University of Texas at El Paso.