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in Bowling Green
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ian Ramsey with KBBC and Natasha Smith with BikeWalk BG announced a community bike ride and meeting that will be featured on Midday Live with Kelly — locals are invited to join as event details are finalized. WBKO
- ➤ Former Warren County sheriff Jerry ‘Peanuts’ Gaines, who served for 40 years and passed away at 88 on Oct. 22, was honored at a visitation at Hillvue Heights church where locals shared their memories; his public visitation continues today from 8 a.m. until his funeral begins at 11 a.m.—burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. WBKO
- ➤ The Kentucky Veterans Brigade held its monthly fundraiser at the Veterans Alliance Center in Bowling Green on Monday, serving chili, chili dogs — and chili in a bag to community members. Proceeds from the event support veterans by helping meet food needs and providing about 100 food boxes each month. WNKY
- ➤ Warren County Public Schools will host a frozen turkey drive to help local families this holiday season—donations will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the WCPS Central Office on 303 Lovers Lane from Nov. 3 to Nov. 14. WNKY
- ➤ House on the Hill Inc.—a local nonprofit—said that its food programs will run as usual this November despite the government shutdown; current clients will shop on Nov 14-15 at The Grocery Richardsville and receive food boxes on Nov 22 while new clients must show a government-issued ID, proof of income and residency, and food stamp documentation. WNKY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Country Oven Bakery will invest $224,000,000 to expand its facility on Pioneer drive in Bowling Green for cake, cookie, and bread production for Kroger. The expansion is expected to create more manufacturing and support additional non-manufacturing jobs across the community. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The first-ever Porter Parish Grainger Blues Festival will be held from Nov.20-22 in Bowling Green and features live blues performances, workshops, and panel discussions that honor the legacy of the Kentucky artist and spotlight the historic Shake Rag District—announced by the Jack Dappa Blues Heritage Preservation Foundation. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Redshirt freshman quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. is set to make his first home start for Western Kentucky at Houchens-Smith Stadium Saturday at 2:30 p.m. after he helped lead the team to a 28-27 overtime win at Louisiana Tech on Tuesday; Coach Tyson Helton said he will assess Tisdale's performance and Maverick McIvor's recovery during this week's practice. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Glasgow defeated Edmonson County 57-0 on Friday night to close its district schedule undefeated, with quarterback Hudson Gumm throwing five touchdown passes. The team will face Franklin-Simpson on Thursday at 7 p.m. & is looking to maintain its winning streak. WCLU Radio
- ➤ Western Kentucky’s women’s soccer beat Jacksonville State 1-0 on Sunday at the Jax State Soccer Complex—locking up the No. 1 seed in the CUSA Tournament; the team finished with a record of 9-4-3 and will face Missouri State in Lynchburg on Nov. 2 at 3:30 p.m. CT. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Barren County Trojans held off the Dragons 38-32 at Warren Central in a game that turned from a low-scoring first quarter into a shootout—featuring key runs by Briggs Harris and Corbin Wells which improved their record to 4‑5 overall and 2‑2 in Class 5A District 2. They will close out the regular season Friday at Allen County-Scottsville at 7 p.m. WCLU Radio
- ➤ Craig Albernaz, who led the Hot Rods to their first championship in 2018, was named manager of the Orioles on Monday — he is the second Hot Rods manager to reach MLB. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky University and Houchens Industries announced a 10-year deal that created the Houchens Industries Athletic District—covering key sports facilities such as E.A. Diddle Arena, Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, Nick Denes Field, the WKU Soccer/Softball Complex, and the Tim and Sarah Ford Fieldhouse; the agreement runs through the 2033–34 athletic season. WKU Athletics Director Todd Stewart and Houchens Industries CEO Dion Houchins said the deal supports student-athletes and boosts the school's competitive edge. WNKY
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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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The Best Gift - A Christmas Carol Musical
6:30-8 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Tickets available — Immerse yourself in a fresh, musical take on the classic story of A Christmas Carol.
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2025 Jingle Bell Run
9:00 – 10:30 AM — South Warren High School — Charity event — Dress in festive holiday gear and run for a good cause this Christmas season.
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