Wednesday, December 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green celebrated the holiday season with its annual Light Up BGKY event and Jaycees Christmas Parade, featuring festive lights, parades, and community participation. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Today's highlights include scattered rain and a cooling trend, an Ugly Sweater Contest and Toy Drive on Saturday, the beginning of Candlelight Tours at Riverside, and WKU’s Men’s basketball game tonight. WNKY
- ➤ Governor Andy Beshear commemorated the three-year anniversary of the Kentucky tornadoes, honoring the 81 lives lost and highlighting ongoing rebuilding efforts, including over 221 homes built or repaired with support from the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. WBKO
- ➤ New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding, an accredited center in Kentucky, leverages equine therapy to support individuals with disabilities, emphasizing the critical role of volunteers in this process. WBKO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green Police Department found no hazardous devices after investigating a reported bomb threat near Pascoe Boulevard. WNKY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Balance Distilling Company in Smith’s Grove, Kentucky, joins the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, marking a milestone for the veteran-owned distillery that also revived the historic Mammoth Cave Bourbon brand. WBKO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Warren County Sheriff's Office's 2025 budget of $13.05 million, up from 2024, will fund two new deputy positions thanks to increased vehicle inspection fees. Bowling Green Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WKU Athletics Director Todd Stewart discusses the mid-year successes of WKU sports, including a championship in volleyball and promising starts in basketball and football. WNKY
- ➤ WKU Football dominates Conference USA with a league-high 15 players recognized for 2024 All-CUSA honors, including key individual distinctions. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky's volleyball team ends their season 29-6, showcasing resilience and growth despite a first-round NCAA tournament loss to Minnesota. Bowling Green Daily News
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Walk Through Bethlehem: A Live Nativity Experience
This annual live event at Grace Baptist Church features over 60 costumed characters, live animals, and interactive experiences, creating a vivid reenactment of the first Christmas night.
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2024 Festival of Trains - A Model Railroad Experience
The sHOw Modular Model Railroad returns to Hard Copies for a free, family-friendly festival featuring intricate train displays.
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Ninja Themed Running Event: 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon in Bowling Green, KY
Participants can compete in various distances while vying for themed medals and costume prizes in a scenic park setting.
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Hands-On International Cooking Class
Participants will learn to prepare various international dishes in a fun and social cooking class offered at SoKY Marketplace.
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Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers - Men's Basketball
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will host a men's basketball game against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers at Diddle Arena.
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Salvadorian Cooking Class at SoKY Marketplace
This hands-on cooking class focuses on Salvadorian cuisine, encouraging participants to cook, eat, and learn together in a social environment.
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Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Celebration at SoKY Marketplace
This event features DJ entertainment, a buffet dinner, games, crafts, and special guest appearances, making it a fun and engaging New Year's Eve for families.
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