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in Bowling Green
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WKU hosted its second Fall Festival on the Hill Wednesday on the South Lawn where students and community members had fun making s'mores, smashing pumpkins, painting, drinking apple cider, and hearing ghost stories on the Bowling Green Trolley. Campus groups including Health and Human Services, Gordon Ford College of Business, Texas Roadhouse, and the Bowling Green Police Department worked together to offer a break from midterms — organizers say the event will be held each year. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ NorroFest 2025 will take place on October 18 at Dugas Community Park in Scottsville — featuring performances by The Cleverlys, Nanseera, Wood Box Heroes, and The Damn Shames — as the festival celebrates Americana music and community spirit. SOKY Happenings
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ron Bunch has been inducted into the Southern Economic Development Hall of Fame for attracting investment, creating jobs, and building communities in Bowling Green—his work at the Chamber of Commerce has helped earn our metro national recognition. WBKO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College will host its first entrepreneur summit on Oct. 11 at KATI Campus, offering workshops on starting, funding, and branding a business and a Shark Tank session for presenting ideas to local investors — the free event requires an RSVP. WBKO
- ➤ Warren County Public Schools approved an operating working budget on Monday that is nearly 10% higher than the previous version to cover increased teacher salaries, bus purchases, full-time preschool, and safety upgrades — officials said the budget remains healthy as salary and benefit costs are about 82% of revenue. The increased funding will support growing district needs and maintain quality facilities. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the Kentucky State Board of Electric Generation and Transmission Siting Board will hold a 12 p.m. evidentiary hearing on Wood Duck Solar’s 2,259-acre project in Barren County—stakeholders can ask questions before the board votes on the proposal by Nov. 14. The project, which aims to power about 15,000 homes, has sparked concerns over environmental and community impacts. Bowling Green Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Med Center Health in Bowling Green is urging women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to get mammograms and other screenings to catch cancer early—walk-ins are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at multiple local locations. WNKY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Angel, the Wednesday Pet of the Day sponsored by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is waiting for a loving home at Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society—she came to the shelter as a stray and now loves to run and play with visitors. Interested adopters can visit the shelter today or call 270-783-9404. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Warren junior Cora Kincaid scored a hat trick with three goals and provided three assists to help her team beat Warren East 10-2 on Sept. 25. The Spartans (7-10) close out the regular season today at Hopkins County Central with Kincaid leading the team with a season high of 13 goals. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Franklin-Simpson junior running back Xavier Hampton rushed for 179 yards and scored two touchdowns to help his team win 42 to 36 over Warren East on Sept. 26. He will return Friday at 7 p.m. when Franklin-Simpson hosts Calloway County + his strong rushing attack built on 478 yards shows solid support from his offensive line. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spooky Floral Pumpkin Painting Night
7-9 p.m. — White Squirrel Brewery — $5 drink voucher included — Create a spooky yet chic pumpkin masterpiece while enjoying beverages and the Halloween spirit.
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