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in Bowling Green
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bowling Green Salvation Army distributed Christmas gifts to 1,182 children Tuesday through its Angel Tree program. Volunteers and community donors helped pack boxes, and the agency will host the Battle of the Bells until Sat, Dec. 21. WBKO
- ➤ Jini Payne and Heather Harper joined Todd Steenbergen on Dec. 17 at 1:31 p.m. for Coffee and Conversation at Nona's Nest and River Lake Church to discuss support for foster families. WCLU Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three Hilltoppers earned CSC Academic All-District honors on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at WKU, with setter Callie Bauer (3.88 GPA), defensive specialist Abby Schaefer (3.72 GPA), and libero Tayler Baron (4.00 GPA) recognized for their academic achievements, marking Bauer and Schaefer's third honor and Baron's first. Bowling Green Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Med Center Health and WBKO-TV will host Health & Wellness Expo 2026 on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sloan Convention Center; the free event will feature over 50 booths offering health screenings, demos, and community resources. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky setter Callie Bauer earned AVCA All-American (Honorable Mention) on Wednesday, adding to her accolades that include CUSA Player of the Year, Setter of the Year, and Tournament MVP as she helped lead the Hilltoppers to a standout season. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ South Warren football coach Brandon Smith was named the 2025 Coach of the Year after guiding the Spartans to a 13-1 season in their first year in Class 6A — he received the honor Wednesday morning from the Kentucky Football Coaches Association. WNKY
- ➤ The Greenwood boys basketball team overcame a 22-point second-half deficit to win 83-74 in overtime on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Greenwood High School. Coach Will McCoy said the tough victory offered key learning moments for the team as they continue the season. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Barren County Trojanettes (6-0) beat the Lady Spartans 64-32 in South Warren on Tuesday and will host Allen County-Scottsville on Thursday at 6 p.m. WCLU Radio
- ➤ The Barren County Trojans fell to the Spartans 57-47 on Tuesday at South Warren, dropping their record to 4-2; they will host Allen County-Scottsville for a key 15th District showdown on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. WCLU Radio
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
7:30-8:30 PM — Phoenix Theatre, Chestnut St — Tickets available — Experience a heartwarming holiday production filled with laughter and joy from The Public Theatre of Kentucky.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Phoenix Theatre — Family-friendly event — Enjoy a heartwarming production filled with laughter and holiday spirit.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
3-4 p.m. — Phoenix Theatre, Bowling Green, KY — Cost info not specified — A heartwarming production filled with laughter and holiday spirit.
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UTEP Miners vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball
12-2 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Check website for ticket prices — Catch the Lady Toppers in action against UTEP in a thrilling matchup.
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