Today
in Bowling Green
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers from Hotel Inc. and local residents gathered this morning to clean up the Delafield neighborhood in Bowling Green. They filled trash bags and built stronger bonds among neighbors to help keep the area safe. WBKO
- ➤ Nonprofit United Way of Southern Kentucky updated food pantry information in Warren County over the last two weeks after increased 211 calls during the government shutdown—directories like the 211 call center, startherewarrencounty.org, and bghelps.org now list current details for local pantries. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Bowling Green food pantries have seen rising demand and reduced food supplies as SNAP uncertainty and new work rules take effect—federal cuts to USDA funds and growing community need are straining already overburdened programs. Local groups have boosted donation drives while experts warn that tighter eligibility rules may leave more residents without help if contingency funds do not arrive soon. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green opened its new David Whitson Public Safety Training Center today, a 20 million dollar tornado proof facility built after the December 2021 tornadoes to train police and firefighter recruits. The center includes spaces like a weight room and drill tower and is named after a fallen officer (killed in 2006) honored through every lesson. WBKO
- ➤ Kentucky officials paid their respects to former Governor Martha Layne Collins after her passing was announced on Saturday. Leaders such as Attorney General Russell Coleman, Senator Mitch McConnell, and Governor Andy Beshear praised her for breaking barriers and bringing growth to the state while arrangements remain unknown. WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A post-surgery nurse in Bowling Green uses his ukulele in the hospital ward to ease pain and help patients recover. He says playing music comforts patients and may reduce their pain. WKYU-FM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky’s Kinley Kunkel earned First Team All-CUSA honors by finishing seventh in the women's race at the Conference USA Cross Country Championships in Huntsville on Saturday—she set a personal best time. The men finished seventh with 161 points while the women placed ninth with 220 points. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky's volleyball team earned its 60th win against Middle Tennessee on Friday in Murfreesboro when rightside hitter Kaira Knox recorded 15 kills and a career best hitting rate of .737 while the team hit .316 overall. Coach Travis Hudson reached 799 career victories & the Hilltoppers won 3 to 0 & they played a game against the Blue Raiders on Saturday at 1 p.m. CT to close out their weekend. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky swept Middle Tennessee in Murfreesboro on Saturday with strong defense and effective serving — Coach Travis Hudson recorded his 800th career win and led the team to a 26th straight season with at least 20 wins. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ In Friday night’s Halloween regular-season finale on October 31, the North Hardin Trojans defeated the Raiders 48—16 at Jim Ross Field, ending Warren East’s season without a state playoff trip. The Raiders struggled with discipline and allowed nine sacks as the Trojans took an early lead and maintained control throughout the game. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky women's soccer head coach Jason Neidell and four student athletes earned All-Conference USA honors Friday, with Georgia Liapis named Midfielder of the Year and First Team, Makenna Egan as Freshman of the Year, Abby Wiedermann on First Team, and Maddie Davis on Second Team. The Hilltoppers secured a No. 1 seed in the Conference USA Tournament, which will begin Sunday—marking a record season for the team. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ WKU Football overcame a slow start to win by a score of 35 to 16 over New Mexico State on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium; redshirt freshman quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. threw four touchdown passes in the final three quarters — the win improved the Hilltoppers’ record to 7 to 2. WNKY
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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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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.
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