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in Bowling Green
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On World Food Day, St. Teresa Ministries donated over $130,000 to four groups that provide free food to those in need in Bowling Green—helping organizations like St. Joseph Conference, Meals Inc., Holy Spirit Conference and Holy Spirit International Outreach support food insecure residents. The donation marks part of the nonprofit's ongoing efforts to aid local hunger relief. WNKY
- ➤ CenterPointe Church is hosting the 8th Annual BG Car Show and Auction on Saturday, Oct 18 at 9 a.m.—the event offers free food, door prizes and a motorcycle auction and has raised over $100,000 in past years to help local families during the holidays. WNKY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurants and produce distributors in Bowling Green may face higher prices as California suppliers warn that weather issues have lowered the quality of broccoli, cauliflower, and lettuce. Steve’s Produce said prices have doubled and some businesses plan backup measures—small distributors risk losing customers to national giants. WBKO
- ➤ ELPO Law has renovated its downtown Bowling Green office—uniting all staff who worked separately for nine years to better serve clients and support community projects. WNKY
- ➤ Inked Brands is expanding its Bowling Green operations with a $10.7 million investment that will create 20 new jobs, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday— the company will add space to boost production and meet rising customer demand in the coming months. WNKY
- ➤ Rick Seadler, a Bowling Green local, was named Regional President for market and specialty banking by Pinnacle Financial Partners and Synovus Financial Corp. The merger will close in Q1 (pending approvals) to let local teams serve businesses and residents with community-based decision-making. WNKY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tate Inc. announced it will move into a 764,000 square-foot facility in Glasgow near Jackie Browning Park—this project will create 400 full-time jobs and involve a $61.2 million investment in Barren County. Bowling Green Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Bowling Green teen is organizing a children’s book drive as her Eagle Scout project to help boost early reading by collecting gently used or new books for the Early Learning Academy—located at the old Warren Elementary School. The drive will take place on October 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Fountain Square Park. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Greenwood’s Lady Gators rallied for a 2-1 region title win over Bowling Green at South Warren High School—Caroline Drexel and Landry Campbell scored key goals during an eight-minute stretch that turned the game in their favor. The win ended Bowling Green’s four-year reign as region champions and gave Greenwood their first title since 2020. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky baseball head coach Marc Rardin announced the 2026 schedule at Nick Denes Field, which includes 56 games plus 35 home contests and 12 matchups against Power 4 opponents, starting with a four game series against BYU from Feb. 13 through Feb. 16. The schedule also features key contests against in state Kentucky and other conference rivals set for March, April, and May. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Director Todd Stewart, who has led WKU athletics for 14 years, was appointed by Conference USA to the Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee—this group ensures college football rules and championships are fair. He will join other conference representatives, including coaches, commissioners and staff, to help guide oversight of the sport—working to keep the game competitive. WNKY
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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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WKU Homecoming Football Game
2:30 – 4:00 PM — Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Homecoming as the Hilltoppers take on New Mexico State, and don't forget to wear red!
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WKU Volleyball vs. Delaware
12:00 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Cost Info not provided — Watch the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers take on the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens in women's volleyball action.
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Lady Toppers vs. Wichita State
5:30-7 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Ticket prices may vary — Cheer on the Lady Toppers as they take on Wichita State in an exciting basketball showdown.
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Lady Toppers vs. Indiana State
6:30 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Lady Toppers take on Indiana State in an exciting basketball showdown.
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Steven Dowell Live Book Signing Event
12-4 p.m. — Half Price Books Outlet — Free admission — Meet bestselling author Steven Dowell for an afternoon of storytelling and inspiration.
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