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Friday, October 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • WNKY News 40 highlights key community updates including a freeze warning, the final public meeting for the Anchor Project, a roundabout construction project in Barren County, and Halloween trick-or-treat hours.  WNKY
  • The Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau joins the Kentucky Garden Trail, a botanical exploration featuring 12 gardens across nine counties with a passport program offering prizes.  WBKO
  • Amy Hardin has been appointed as the new director of development at the National Corvette Museum, leveraging her extensive philanthropic experience.  WBKO
  • The 9th Annual Bourbon & Brewfest set for October 26th at Bowling Green Ballpark will feature state breweries and distilleries, attracting thousands.  WNKY

CRIME NEWS

  • Bowling Green police are investigating a series of car break-ins in multiple neighborhoods, urging anyone with information to come forward.  WBKO
  • Two Bowling Green men were sentenced to 20 years each for the death of a woman diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, highlighting issues of neglect.  WNKY

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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  • Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival - Family Fun and Community Spirit

    Experience an exciting day filled with kids' activities, live music, local food, and cultural celebrations at the annual Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • Bowling Green Anime-Fest 2024

    Experience a vibrant celebration of anime culture and collectibles at the Bowling Green Anime-Fest, set in the scenic National Corvette Museum.

    Sun, 10/20/24

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  • DIVAS Book Club Meeting

    Join the DIVAS Book Club to explore themes in 'The Silent Patient' and select the next book, 'Everything I Never Told You.'

    Mon, 10/21/24

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  • Ethiopian Cooking Class at SoKY Marketplace

    Experience a hands-on Ethiopian cooking class where you can learn to prepare traditional dishes while enjoying a social atmosphere.

    Tue, 10/22/24

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  • SCCA Time Trial Nationals - An Exciting Racing Competition

    Experience thrilling on-track competition over three days, complete with multiple scoring opportunities, a participant party, and a concluding podium ceremony.

    Thu, 10/24/24

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  • WKU Symphony's 10th Annual Halloween Concert

    Experience a captivating evening of symphonic music featuring iconic pieces from Hermann's 'Music from Psycho', Shchedrin's 'Carmen Suite excerpts', and Mahler's Symphony No. 2.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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  • Pup-kin 5k Run/Walk

    Experience a family-friendly spooky race featuring bouncy houses, pumpkin-flavored treats, and costume contests at Michael O Buchanon Park.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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  • WKU Soccer vs. Sam Houston: Mental Health Awareness Game

    Experience the final regular season game of the Hilltopper Soccer team while highlighting the importance of mental health with the community.

    Fri, 11/1/24

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  • WKU Volleyball vs. New Mexico State Aggies

    Experience an exciting women's volleyball matchup between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and the New Mexico State Aggies at the E.A. Diddle Arena.

    Sat, 11/2/24

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  • bg26.2 Marathon and Half Marathon

    Experience a thrilling marathon and half marathon event to support Multiple Sclerosis research, featuring a Boston Marathon qualifying course through historic Bowling Green.

    Sun, 11/3/24

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