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in Bowling Green
Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Ray Springsteen, president of Abound Credit Union, announced a $500,000 gift to expand WKU's Center for Financial Success, which is now named the WKU Center for Financial Success at the Gordon Ford College of Business. WKU President Timothy C. Caboni said the donation will help students gain real-world financial skills — marking Abound's largest gift to date. WNKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A road improvement project in Barren County on KY 90 will begin Monday, Oct. 6, with work planned in phases from Sanders Street to U.S. 68 Veterans Outer Loop. The $6.5 million plan will add passing and turn lanes—improve drainage, guardrails, shoulders and vegetation trimming, and is set to finish in early fall 2026. WNKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Med Center Health hosted its women's conference at the Knicely Center where guest speakers gave advice on mental and physical health and ways to care for oneself. Health director Sarah Widener stressed the need for self-care—next year's event will be planned to support more community wellness. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three former Western Kentucky standouts will be inducted as the 34th WKU Athletic Hall of Fame class this fall at homecoming on Nov. 1 at E.A. Diddle Arena (with additional honors at halftime on Jimmy Feix Field) as they honor Mary Taylor Cowles, William 'Jelly' Green, and Walt Heath. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ On Thursday's edition of Sunrise Spotlight—Ashlee Wilson and Harlan Holmes discussed the BG 26.2 Marathon & Half Marathon on WNKY News 40 Television to give viewers details about the races. Their discussion helped local runners learn what to expect for the upcoming event. WNKY
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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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