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in Bowling Green
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Central Bank will host its annual Veterans Celebration Breakfast on Nov. 10 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Operations Center — where U.S. Military Veterans and First Responders will be honored with a complimentary meal. WBKO
- ➤ Today, The Salvation Army of Bowling Green launched an emergency food campaign as rising grocery and utility costs drive more families to seek help. The agency now offers community lunches every weekday—fruit and vegetable boxes at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, and monthly food box distributions—to support neighbors in need. WBKO
- ➤ On Sunday, October 26th, hundreds of costumed children and families attended the rainy Heroes Fest held in a Med Center Health parking lot in Bowling Green where first responders handed out candy from firetrucks, ambulances, police cruisers and an emergency evacuation helicopter. The annual event—started 15 years ago— continues to draw regular visitors who look forward to seeing local emergency services in action. Bowling Green Daily News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A Boyle County couple won $50,000 in a Powerball drawing when the Kentucky Lottery confirmed their online ticket purchased nearly six weeks ago in September. They claimed $36,000 after taxes — and they plan to pay off their truck and buy a new swing set for their grandchildren. WNKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green Public Works will begin its free leaf pickup program on November 17 for 30 days to stop leaves from clogging stormwater drains — residents must only put out leaves and follow posted guidelines — and collected leaves will be turned into mulch at Western Kentucky University. WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Warren County Health Department in Bowling Green finished a $7.8 million renovation that expanded its clinic to include 10 exam rooms and upgraded the harm reduction program so it will operate five days a week from January +the upgrades were funded by local, state, and federal support+. WBKO
- ➤ Norton Children's Bowling Green launched a food pantry today to help patients cope with food insecurity + child development delays. The pantry offers nutritious food + safety items in a private setting to support families during appointments. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky volleyball will play Middle Tennessee State at 6 p.m. Friday and at 1 p.m. Saturday after splitting weekend games with UTEP—Coach Travis Hudson said the team showed a strong bounce back after a loss that snapped UTEP's 100-game conference winning streak. A statue honoring Coach Hudson will be unveiled at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 8 outside gate 2 at E.A. Diddle Arena to mark his milestone and contributions to the team. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky's men's basketball team will test its lineup in an exhibition game against UAB at 6:30 p.m. today in Birmingham—coach Hank Plona said the tuneup will help build a team from local recruits ahead of Monday's home opener against Tennessee Tech. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ WKU Soccer junior midfielder Georgia Liapis was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week after scoring her ninth goal in a 1-0 win at Jax State — marking her second honor this season. The Hilltoppers will face Missouri State for the CUSA Championship on Nov. 2 at 3:30 p.m. WNKY
- ➤ South Warren hosts Logan County at 7 p.m. on Thursday for their regular-season finale as both teams prepare for the playoffs—South Warren remains unbeaten and ranked No. 2 while Logan County seeks to rebound after a recent loss. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky University and Houchens Industries announced the Houchens Industries Athletic District that will support WKU sports for 10 years through the 2033-34 season—covering arenas, stadiums, and fields. Officials said the naming deal builds on a long-running partnership to help student-athletes. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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