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in Bowling Green
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky recorded the highest teen driving deaths in the nation for a fourth straight year—multiple deadly crashes involving teens occurred last week and safety experts say parents and peers must set good examples to reduce risks on the road. WBKO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Whitney Paul, director of student achievement at Caverna Independent Schools, discussed student progress during Monday morning's Coffee & Conversation in an interview with WCLU's Todd Steenbergen on Oct 21, 2025 (recorded at 10:19 a.m.). WCLU Radio
- ➤ Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana will host a free open house on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Camp Houchens in Bowling Green where school-aged girls and their families can enjoy camp activities (including crafts, campfire s’mores, guided nature hikes, and slingshot practice) and current scouts are encouraged to bring a friend for an extra patch; all children must be accompanied by an adult (no registration is required). WNKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Tuesday's meeting, the Bowling Green City Commission approved a $3.64 million grant to help fund a new whitewater park along the Barren River—Neighborhood and Community Services director Brent Childers said the grant covers half the cost with the rest coming from state and city funds. The meeting also approved a $5 million grant to build a new subdivision along KY-185 for those affected by the December 2021 tornadoes. WNKY
- ➤ Kentucky State Police share Halloween safety tips by urging drivers to slow down and advising parents, trick-or-treaters and homeowners to follow guidelines for costumes, lighting and hazard removal. The troopers stress that these steps will help reduce risks on trick-or-treat evenings — a necessary effort to keep the community safe. WNKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Matthew 25 Aids Services Inc. will host a ribbon-cutting for its new Bowling Green facility on November 6 at 11 a.m.—the nonprofit supports over 1,000 HIV patients in 37 counties and now offers mental health counseling, group therapy, and a larger food pantry. The public is invited to tour the facility at 944 Fields Drive. WNKY
- ➤ Local Goodwill stores now offer free Narcan — a nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses — according to Barren River District Health. The harm reduction team placed a Naloxbox at each store so community members can access this lifesaving tool. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WKU volleyball will host UTEP in two Conference USA games this weekend — the first at 6 p.m. Friday and the second at noon Saturday — and both teams are undefeated in conference play. Coach Travis Hudson said his younger team will face UTEP’s experienced lineup as they try to gain an edge in the regular-season standings. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Bowling Green boys’ soccer team beat McCracken County 1-0—winning 5-3 in penalty kicks—to advance in the state tournament at Bowling Green Junior High School; they will host a quarterfinal match on Saturday. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Voting in three week 9 football polls will end (Oct 24 at 6:00 p.m.) as people cast ballots to choose winners for the matchups of Glasgow vs Edmonson County, Barren County vs Warren Central, and Caverna vs Ballard Memorial (the results will influence local standings). WCLU Radio
- ➤ WKU men's basketball is testing a new-look roster today at E.A. Diddle Arena in an exhibition game against Kentucky Wesleyan at 6:30 p.m.—head coach Hank Plona said the team has 15 healthy players while Lawson Rice remains sidelined for knee rehabilitation. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Former Kentucky basketball star Jack Givens praised Coach Mark Pope—whose calm approach helps players stay focused—for building a team that could become a national title contender if key players like Mo Dioubate and Trent Noah keep up their strong defense and steady scoring. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ South Warren will host Daviess County Friday at 7 p.m. to clinch a district title that will secure home-field advantage for the Class 6A playoffs. The team, now ranked second statewide and on a three-week run that saw them outscore opponents 139—3, will try to stay in rhythm as coach Brandon Smith stressed the need to remain focused. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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Lady Toppers vs. Vanderbilt
5:30-7:00 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Check website for tickets — Cheer on the Lady Toppers as they face off against Vanderbilt in this exciting basketball matchup.
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