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Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green sailor Robert Overturf returned to Norfolk for a memorial ceremony that honored 17 fallen sailors from the USS Cole attack 25 years ago — his reflection on the event underlines the lasting impact on his service. WBKO
- ➤ St. Teresa Ministries donated more than $130,000 on Thursday to local nonprofits that provide food support to residents, using a grant application process to target low wage earners, seniors, and others at risk of hunger. Dozens of volunteers joined the celebration at the St. Teresa Thrift Store—an event recognized by county officials for its ongoing commitment to battling food insecurity. Bowling Green Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The National Corvette Museum announced it will break ground on Oct. 23 on a new 66,000-square-foot facility built to house its growing collection of Corvettes and artifacts. The new facility—located just south of the current museum—will add room for extra displays and preservation projects, with an anticipated opening in fall 2026 and public tours beginning in 2027. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bowling Green Police Department announced that downtown streets were closed on Saturday from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. due to local events. The closures affected the Harvest Festival—11 A.M. to 4 P.M. and the No Kings March at 11:30 A.M. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Friday night, the Trojans fell 29-14 to Macon County as a fumble and key injuries hurt their drive—Macon County scored on a long drive that sealed the game. The Trojans will face Warren Central at 7 p.m. in a crucial district contest. WCLU Radio
- ➤ Bowling Green senior Oliver Gonzales kicked a 27-yard last-second field goal Friday to give his football team a 17-14 home win over district rival Greenwood at Bowling Green High School — he had also helped his soccer team secure a shutout win in the Region 4 Tournament championship the day before. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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Hilltopper Basketball vs. Tennessee State
2-5 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Cost info not specified — Catch the exciting match-up as WKU Hilltoppers take on Tennessee State in a spirited basketball showdown.
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WKU Hilltopper Basketball vs. Bethel
5:30-7:00 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Ticket cost varies — Catch the WKU Hilltoppers take on Bethel in an exciting basketball matchup.
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