Good morning, Bowling Green.

In the Wednesday edition of SoKY Speaks, Ashlee Wilson + Jessica Anderson discussed planned events at Reindeer Farm as they outlined exciting upcoming attractions for local audiences.

At a weekly meeting on Wednesday at Crossland Community Church, the Bowling Green Kiwanis Club presented local child Amelia Webster with a custom AmTryke—a bike built for children with special needs—and the club marked its first use of the program.

Amelia, who has cerebral palsy and has undergone surgeries to improve her mobility, will now ride with her friends and big sister.

A tree hit a transmission line on Wednesday in Warren County leaving about 12,000 members without power—crews are working quickly to restore service.

The Bowling Green Independent School District has upgraded its communications by giving handheld radios that use a stable network—reserved for first responders—and has enhanced safety with new key card locks and updated cameras.

The district moved its main data hub to the high school tech center, started a pilot for an AI tool to help teachers review student work, and will finish more upgrades by Christmas.

State Rep. Robert Duvall from Bowling Green went to the Health Costs Seminar and the Prescription Drug Policy Post-Conference held by the National Conference of State Legislators in mid-October after being nominated by House Speaker David Osborne.

He said he is eager to use what he learned to help lower health care costs for families + the meetings discussed Medicaid and ways to improve prescription drug access.

The Greenwood girls’ soccer team lost 2-1 to McCracken County in the state tournament opening round at Greenwood High School on October 21 — after winning their first Region 4 title since 2020, they fought to close a two-goal gap but couldn’t tie the game.

On Tuesday, WKU Football beat Louisiana Tech 28-27 in overtime at Joe Aillet Stadium as quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. connected with Moussa Barry on a game-winning two-point conversion—making the Hilltoppers 6-2 and bowl eligible.

Greenwood senior Landry Campbell delivered an assist and game-winning goal for the Lady Gators in a 2-1 win over Bowling Green at South Warren High School, helping secure their first region championship since 2020.

The Lady Gators will host McCracken County in the state tournament on Tuesday.

Bowling Green senior Oliver Gonzales kept a shutout as goalkeeper in a 4-0 soccer win over South Warren + kicked a 27-yard game-winning field goal in a 17-14 home football win against Greenwood, and he posted another shutout as goalkeeper in BG’s state tournament win against McCracken County on Monday + his multi-sport effort highlights his rising talent.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.