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in Bowling Green
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday a free FAFSA Workshop was held at SKYCTC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help students fill out their applications, and a sensory storytime took place at the Lisa Rice Branch of the Warren County Public Library at 10:30 a.m.—later a Himalayan Salt Cave session at Be Happy Yoga and Salt Cave ran from 5 to 6 p.m. and a local wine and art event began at Bluegrass Vineyards in Smiths Grove at 6 p.m. WNKY
- ➤ Chicken Salad Chick in Bowling Green is selling Giving Cards for $5 from early November through December 31 — each card provides $75 in free rewards for 2026 while supporting CURE Childhood Cancer and the Bowling Green Salvation Army. SOKY Happenings
- ➤ Family Enrichment Center has launched a new ambassador program for its 30th annual Run & Walk for Children — the program invites local members to share event details, recruit teams and boost fundraising for prevention programs supporting children and families. Ambassadors, including Youth, High School, College Fitness Influencer and Adult categories, must apply by Dec. 15 for the March 28 event. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center announced several upcoming shows. Marty Stuart and Molly Tuttle will perform on Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. with tickets on sale Nov. 14 at 10 a.m., Colter Wall will appear on March 9, and Sesame Street Live will feature Elmo's Got the Moves on May 1 at 6 p.m. WNKY
- ➤ Today on Community Driven, Julie Milam and Andrew Swanson discussed this year's Sky Arts Film Festival, supported by The Mint Gaming Hall, Nothing Bundt Cakes and American Bank & Trust. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky University held its annual Hope on The Hill event Wednesday afternoon on the Downing Student Union lawn—campus and local groups like Texas Roadhouse and the Bowling Green Police Department helped students find mental health support and enjoy stress relief activities as finals approached. The event aimed to guide students in managing stress as the semester wound down. WNKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Nov. 12th, T.J. Regional Health broke ground on a new $10 million, 16,000 square-foot healthcare facility at 592 S. Main St. in Smiths Grove that marked its first expansion into Warren County. The clinic will offer primary care, specialty services, naturopathic and holistic wellness and a drive-through model— the first of its kind in Kentucky— that lets patients get routine care without leaving their vehicle. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three student athletes from the Warren County Composite Mountain Bike Team, known as the Hollow Riders, raced at the NICA Central Regional Race in Fayetteville this past weekend. Greenwood High’s Callie Richey finished fourth in the women’s JV1 category while Bradley Knapp and Kade Kaspirisin placed 19th and 25th in the men’s divisions—demonstrating strong performance by local youth riders. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ On Wednesday’s edition of SoKY Speaks, Ashlee Wilson joined Ryan Pattee and John Dizgun to discuss upcoming skate classes & hockey camps at the SOKY Ice Rink. WNKY
- ➤ WKU women's basketball won 73-71 in overtime Tuesday night at E.A. Diddle Arena after overcoming a 15-point deficit—Tia Shelling scored a career high 20 points and Jeniffer Silva recorded her first double-double for the Lady Toppers. WNKY
- ➤ Four Bowling Green High School athletes celebrated signing day yesterday when Caroline Childers signed with Winthrop College to play golf and volleyball teammates Amirra Bailey, Morgan Rockrohr, and Olivia Arauz signed with Louisville, Austin Peay, and Bellarmine respectively—each moving on to college sports. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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Breakfast with Santa
8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. — Chaney's Dairy Barn — $0.00-$18.00 — Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet alongside a visit from Santa Claus and storytime fun.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Phoenix Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a heartwarming production filled with laughter and holiday spirit.
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