Today
in Bowling Green
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Veterans Day started in 1919 as Armistice Day to remember soldiers from the Great War—Congress made it a federal holiday in 1938 and it was renamed in 1954 to honor all who served—and after a change in 1971, supporters restored November 11 as the official date; local groups will hold ceremonies this weekend to thank veterans. WNKY
- ➤ The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center will take over managing Concerts in the Park next year while the Warren County Public Library will lead Winterfest events following the passing of former DRA head Ron Murphy — the Downtown Redevelopment Authority will wind down and dissolve in 2026. Bowling Green Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Parents should bring their child's inhaler and spacer to dental appointments at SKY Pediatric Dentistry to quickly handle any asthma attack that may occur. The dentists also advise sharing the Asthma Action Plan and note that nebulizer use may dry out the mouth, increasing the risk of cavities. SOKY Happenings
- ➤ Med Center Health offers treatments to help people manage COPD, a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe, cough, and feel tight in the chest. The health center also runs a BREATHE Smoking Cessation Program — which can increase the chance of quitting smoking to improve life quality. SOKY Happenings
- ➤ Dr. Joseph C. Gass at Graves Gilbert Clinic (since 1997) offers a range of gynecologic services from routine visits to advanced procedures such as a sacral nerve stimulator that treats incontinence. He works in Bowling Green and focuses on boosting women’s health and quality of life. SOKY Happenings
- ➤ Matthew 25 AIDS Services opened its new facility at 944 Fields Drive, Building 102 in Bowling Green Thursday morning—growing its reach to serve more than 1,000 patients across 37 counties in Kentucky and Indiana. WNKY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Freya is a one-year-old pet with great manners who is featured as Pet of the Day by Morgantown Bank and Trust. The Hart County Animal Shelter invites locals to meet her and adopt her—she warms up quickly once she feels safe. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Western Kentucky women’s basketball team rolled to an 81-33 win over Kentucky State in its regular-season opener at E.A. Diddle Arena on November 5—Tatum Boettjer led with 18 points and six 3-pointers, marking a stronger performance after a weak exhibition game. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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