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WKU basketball gets $200,000 matching gift commitment
Western Kentucky University Athletics said coach Hank Plona and Jim and Eva Martens pledged up to $200,000 in matching gifts for Hilltopper basketball through Feb. 28, 2027.
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All guides- Seasonal · 4 placesChristmas Parades and Tree Lightings Near Bowling Green (2026)
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Sports · Nov 3
WKU’s Faith Young earns CUSA weekly volleyball honor
WKU Athletics said Faith Young earned CUSA Offensive Player of the Week after totaling 26 kills in two wins at FIU.
Sports · Nov 3
WKU soccer earns No. 2 seed for CUSA tournament
Western Kentucky University Athletics announced that WKU soccer earned the No. 2 seed and will open the CUSA Championship against Kennesaw State on Nov. 8.
Sports · Nov 3
WKU opens basketball season with 83-58 win in Bowling Green
Western Kentucky University Athletics said the Hilltoppers defeated Morehead State 83-58 in their season opener at E.A. Diddle Arena on Nov. 2.
Public safety · Nov 3
State police announce checkpoints in Post 3 district
The checkpoints will check motorists for compliance with motor vehicle laws, including statutes against driving under the influence, the agency said.
Sports · Nov 1
WKU volleyball sweeps FIU to reach 12-0 in C-USA play
WKU Athletics said the Hilltoppers swept FIU in Miami on Saturday to reach 12-0 in Conference USA play.
This week in Bowling Green
All events- Wed4Chattanooga at WKUE.A. Diddle Arena
- Wed4Monthly Solar ObservingHardin Planetarium
- Thu5Happy, Healthy Holiday Season Class2:30 PM · Med Center Health
- Thu5Vets ‘n VettesNational Corvette Museum
- Thu5WKU vs. Kentucky Wesleyan6:30 PM · E.A. Diddle Arena
- Fri6Small Business Summit8:00 AM · WKU Innovation Campus
- Fri6Trace Adkins7:30 PM · Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center
- Fri6Paranormal Cirque Specter7:30 PM · Greenwood Mall
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