Good morning, Bowling Green.

Today, Poppy visited Bowling Green’s Parks are Rec to donate for a good cause during Poppy’s Pop-in presented by Flora Templeton Stuart—underscoring local support for community services.

After more than 23 years of service, Battalion Chief Tim Buchanon retired on Thursday from the Bowling Green Fire Department.

Fire Chief Justin Brooks said Buchanon led for nine years as a battalion chief + he prepared younger firefighters and showed the bravery that kept our community safe.

Southern Coil Solutions opened a $75 million facility at Kentucky Transpark in Bowling Green — it uses AI-driven automation to boost metals storage efficiency, safety and sustainability.

The company chose Bowling Green for its central location, skilled workforce and pro-business environment.

Nine Western Kentucky University alumni were honored during the 2025 Hilltopper Excellence Awards this week; Phillip Bale and his wife Kristen earned honorary alumni status—others were recognized for public service and volunteer work.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on Friday, Oct.

31 (due to a potential lapse in SNAP benefits) and directed $5 million from the budget reserve trust fund to Feeding Kentucky’s food banks serving 120 counties.

The Western Kentucky soccer team finished the regular season as co-champions in Conference USA and earned the top seed as they head to Lynchburg, Virginia for the tournament.

They will face No. 8 Missouri State at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday — a win will bring them closer to their first NCAA Tournament bid.

The Bowling Green volleyball team clinched the Region 4 championship on October 30th at Logan County High School by beating Greenwood 3 to 0.

The team finished with a record of 37 wins and 3 losses and will host Region 1 champion McCracken County in the state tournament on Monday.

Highlights and scores from the final week of high school football regular season were released on October 31, powered by sponsorship from Final Finish — Toyota of Bowling Green.

South Warren beat Logan County 49—14 on October 30 to win the district's top seed, and three interceptions plus 266 rushing yards helped the Spartans finish the season undefeated in their first Class 6A year.

Glasgow football rallied from a 14-0 deficit to beat Franklin-Simpson 27-24 in double overtime and improved to 10-0.

Coach Jackson Arnett said the win will boost the team heading into playoffs, which begin Friday at home against Webster County at 7 p.m.

Barren County’s Trojans beat Allen County-Scottsville 40-0 with key plays from Braxton Carnes, Jaxson Byrd, and Corbin Wells—each score showing their strong teamwork.

The game highlighted a dominant performance from the Trojans throughout the match.

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.

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.

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.

Polar Express Storytime 2025

4:30-7 p.m. — Historic RailPark & Train Museum — Free entry — Experience a magical family tradition during the 23rd annual Polar Express Storytime event.