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Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Bowling Green News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky. From local government and business developments to Western Kentucky University, public safety, education, economic growth, healthcare, and community events across Warren County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a student, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Kentucky’s…
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Steel Beam Reminds Us of 911 Sacrifice | Bowling Green News
A steel beam from the South Tower of the World Trade Center rolled through Bowling Green, sparking awe and solemn reflection as part of a national tour leading…
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School Bus Near Miss in Kentucky | Bowling Green News
A driver in Washington County, Kentucky, ignored a stopped school bus with its stop arm out and lights flashing, nearly hitting a child getting off the bus…
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Sergeant Newton Charges Dismissed | Bowling Green News
All charges against Leitchfield Police Sergeant Dennis Newton have been dismissed with prejudice, closing the book on a fiery 2024 incident that sparked…
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Nashville Airport Could Rename for Dolly Parton | Bowling Green News
Nashville International Airport might soon be renamed in honor of Dolly Parton, a beloved Tennessee icon, as Governor Bill Lee pushes the proposal—pending…
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Nine Teens Charged After Portland Traffic Stop | Bowling Green News
Two cars speeding through Portland on a road trip from Indiana to Atlanta were pulled over with nearly 10 ounces of suspected marijuana and alcohol—leading to…
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Kentucky Honors Overdose Awareness Day | Bowling Green News
Governor Andy Beshear has ordered all Kentucky state flags to fly at half-staff Monday, August 31, for Overdose Awareness Day — a global observance to honor…
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Portland Dad Street Raced, Crashed With Kids | Bowling Green News
A 42-year-old man named Juan Jose Arevalo sparked chaos in Portland, Tennessee, after allegedly street racing with another car, fleeing police, crashing into a…
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Fire Under Control in Bowling Green | Bowling Green News
Fire Under Control in Bowling Green | Bowling Green News
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Nick Houck Faces Perjury Charges | Bowling Green News
Former Bardstown Police Officer Nick Houck faced perjury charges tied to the Crystal Rogers disappearance case, with his legal team securing key discovery…
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Friday Night Football Fire | Bowling Green News
Week two of high school football is already heating up with explosive matchups across the region — DuPont Manual vs. South Warren, Greenwood vs. Warren East…
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Kentucky Downs Racing Meet Preview | Bowling Green News
Kentucky Downs is firing up a seven-day racing extravaganza starting August 29th, boasting a jaw-dropping $37 million purse and headlining events like the…
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Fifty-Year-Old Driver Faces Multiple Charges After Crash | Bowling Green News
A fifty-year-old man from Bowling Green got himself in major trouble after crashing his car while allegedly under the influence, with a nine-year-old child and…
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Family Movie Night for Kids | Bowling Green News
Community Education’s 10th Annual Blockbusters is this Saturday at the Ballpark — a free, family-friendly movie night under the stars to fund kids’ programs…
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Missing Teen Aryanna Andujar | Bowling Green News
A 16-year-old girl, Aryanna Andujar, vanished after running away following her phone and gaming device being taken — and now authorities are racing to find her…
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Mud Run for a Cause | Bowling Green News
Get ready to get muddy for a cause that matters: “Mud Happens, One Bad Mud Run” is a wild, three-mile obstacle course in Phil Moore Park raising funds for the…
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Bus Stops to Safe Havens | Bowling Green News
Louisville’s youth face a terrifying reality: bus stops are becoming dangerous zones, with teens like Tyree Smith and Redaja Williams already victims of…
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Measles Surge in Kentucky | Bowling Green News
Measles is surging in Kentucky—with 29 confirmed cases as of Thursday, a sharp spike from just 12 total cases earlier this year. Christian County leads with 14…
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250 Dogs Rescued From Neglect | Bowling Green News
Two hundred fifty neglected dogs were discovered on Michael and Natasha York’s property, leading to animal cruelty charges. The dogs, ranging from Chihuahuas…
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Publix Arrives in Owensboro | Bowling Green News
Publix is making its grand debut in the Tri-State with a brand-new store opening Saturday, October 3rd at 7 AM in Owensboro — and it’s not just another grocery…
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Kentucky State Police Gets New Water Patrol Boat | Bowling Green News
Kentucky State Police just got a game-changing water cruiser: a 23-foot Metal Shark Relentless packed with high-tech gear, thermal cameras, and side-scan…
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Cyber Predators Are the New Normal | Bowling Green News
Parents in Cave City are sounding the alarm after cyber safety expert Michael Lemon revealed how online predators are becoming the norm—not the exception—for…
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Lottery Winner Faces Domestic Violence Charges | Bowling Green News
Lottery winner James Farthing is back in court—not for his Powerball fortune, but facing serious domestic violence charges including strangulation and assault…
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Freda Finkbone Celebrates 100 Years | Bowling Green News
Freda Finkbone just turned 100, and the Barren River Area Development District honored her with a plaque—celebrating a century of life in Bowling Green…
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Slow Down for Farm Equipment | Bowling Green News
Harvest season means big farm machinery on the roads—combines, grain carts, and oversized trucks. Slow down, stay patient, and give them space. Don’t pass…
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Second Chances Built Through Trades | Bowling Green News
Goodwill Kentucky just launched a high-impact six-day construction and skilled trades program in Bowling Green, turning lives around by equipping…
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Kentucky Farms Get Major Investment Boost | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s agricultural future is getting a major boost as the state pours millions into farming initiatives across key counties. With $2.5 million in new…
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KBK Project Brings Back Inclusive Fun | Bowling Green News
In Bowling Green, Kentucky, the KBK Project Initiative is reviving inclusive social events for people with disabilities after noticing a community gap since a…
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Kentucky Grand Jury Indicts Marijuana Grower | Bowling Green News
A grand jury in Metcalfe County has indicted a person on serious marijuana charges — cultivating five or more plants with intent to sell (a felony carrying 1-5…
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Nashville to Tokyo New Routes | Bowling Green News
American Airlines is launching jaw-dropping new international flights from Nashville next summer, connecting Music City directly to Europe and Asia with…
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WBKO Nominated for Statewide Broadcasting Awards | Bowling Green News
WBKO’s shining moment: our team is packed with nominations for the Kentucky Broadcasters Association’s Excellence in Broadcasting Awards, celebrating top work…
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Sex Offender Skipped Registry in Portland | Bowling Green News
A registered sex offender in Portland, Tennessee, allegedly violated state law by failing to report his residence change from October 2025 until his arrest on…
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Barren County Builds for Future Growth | Bowling Green News
Barren County just dropped another industrial building—this one’s 60,000 sq ft on 15 acres at South Cooper Industrial Park—designed to help companies launch…
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Warren County Invests in Reentry and Roads | Bowling Green News
Warren County just approved big moves to help ex-cons find jobs and fix crumbling roads—plus, they honored two long-serving deputies for their service. Listen…
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200 Rescued Dogs Healing Miraculously | Bowling Green News
After a harrowing rescue of over 200 emaciated dogs in Metcalfe County, the pups are finally turning a corner—packing on weight, regrowing fur, and wagging…
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Barren County’s Farm to School Journey | Bowling Green News
Barren County Schools sent their Farm to School coordinator, Dr. Andy Joe Moore, to Washington D.C. for the national “Harvest to Hallways” event, spotlighting…
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Meta Pays $17B to Protect Kids Online | Bowling Green News
Meta just agreed to a record $17.1 billion settlement — one of the largest consumer protection deals in U.S. history — to address how it handled child safety…
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Groove & Glow 80s Throwback in Glasgow | Bowling Green News
Glasgow, Kentucky’s got a major 80s throwback coming your way: Groove & Glow on Sept. 26, 2026, headlined by high-energy New Wave legends The Spazmatics. It’s…
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Kentucky Police Upgrade Water Response | Bowling Green News
Kentucky State Police just leveled up their water rescue game with a brand-new, high-tech patrol boat—the rugged Metal Shark—built for extreme conditions and…
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Barren County Builds for Business Growth | Bowling Green News
Barren County just broke ground on a massive 60,000-square-foot industrial facility designed to grow up to 240,000 sq ft — a bold move to lure manufacturers…
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School Bus Failure Leaves Child Traumatized | Bowling Green News
An eight-year-old girl in Trigg County, Kentucky, alleges she was sexually assaulted by a seven-year-old classmate on her school bus — the very first day of…
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Petition Demands Dolly Parton Airport Rename | Bowling Green News
Tens of thousands are rallying behind a petition to rename Nashville International Airport “Dolly Parton International Airport,” honoring the beloved icon…
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Kentucky Powerball Winner Faces Strangulation Charges | Bowling Green News
Kentucky Powerball winner James Farthing’s dream just turned nightmare—he’s now facing first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault charges after…
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Kentucky Hunting Seasons Are Open | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s hunting seasons are heating up with early openings for deer, squirrel, and dove—giving hunters a head start before other states. Deer now thrive in…
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Kentucky State Police Gets New Water Patrol Boat | Bowling Green News
Kentucky State Police just got a game-changing water patrol boat — a 23-foot Metal Shark 23 Relentless, funded by FEMA grants, built for tough missions and…
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Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America | Bowling Green News
President Trump just renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” in a bold move that underscores escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions. Displayed in the Oval Office…
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Fatal Shooting in Hopkinsville | Bowling Green News
A fatal shooting in Hopkinsville has rocked the community, leaving 42-year-old Miguel Finch dead after officers responded to Ravenwood Apartments at 3 AM…
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Snapchat Threats Rock Local School | Bowling Green News
Snapchat threats sent to students at a Scottsville school have sent shockwaves through the community—despite the building not being targeted, authorities are…
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Glasgow U.S. 31-EX Resurfacing Alert | Bowling Green News
Glasgow drivers, brace yourselves—U.S. 31-EX resurfacing kicks off August 30th and runs through September 4th, overnight from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., with major lane…
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Snapchat Threats Spark School Investigation | Bowling Green News
Students in Allen County are being protected as detectives dive into a serious Snapchat threat campaign, working with the platform and school officials to…
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WNKY News 40 Nominated for KBA Awards | Bowling Green News
WNKY News 40 is lighting up the Kentucky Broadcasters Association awards scene, with multiple team members nominated—including Micah Henson for Rookie of the…
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WKU Lands Nigerian Freshman Forward | Bowling Green News
Western Kentucky’s Hilltoppers just added a fiery new piece to their 2026-27 roster: 6-foot-10 freshman forward Joseph Adebayo. Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria…
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Arrest in Smiths Grove Over Online Solicitation | Bowling Green News
Arrest in Smiths Grove Over Online Solicitation | Bowling Green News
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Cars Wrapped With Hope After Tragedy | Bowling Green News
A Bowling Green family turns heartbreak into hope after losing their daughter Allison to schizophrenia, wrapping cars with a message to remind others they’re…
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Glasgow Square Overnight Resurfacing | Bowling Green News
Glasgow, Kentucky, is gearing up for major overnight roadwork next week—resurfacing downtown Glasgow Square and Race Street from August 30 to September 4, with…
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Mother Fights Big Tech for Kids' Safety | Bowling Green News
A grieving mother’s fight for her son’s life ignites a national outcry against social media giants. Shannon Heacock, whose son Elijah was exploited online…
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Introducing Dolly Parton Was a Dream Come True | Bowling Green News
Brooke Summers, a radio host for sixteen years, got an unbelievable break when she was asked to introduce Dolly Parton at the ACM Awards—only to later discover…
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BRADD Approves $86M for Region | Bowling Green News
Eighty-six million dollars in vital infrastructure projects just got the green light across ten south-central Kentucky counties, with upgrades to water…
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The Forgotten Fruit That’s Back | Bowling Green News
Discover the pawpaw—the tropical-flavored “Kentucky banana” that fed Lewis and Clark and is now on the brink of mainstream fame. Native to the eastern U.S…
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U.S. 231 Closure Tonight in Butler County | Bowling Green News
Drivers in Butler County, Kentucky, brace for a temporary overnight closure of U.S. 231 between Jenkins Blvd and G.L. Smith St—scheduled Wednesday night into…
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Glasgow’s New Food Pantry Doubles Capacity | Bowling Green News
Glasgow’s Community Relief Fund just unveiled its massive new hub—doubling its pantry capacity and adding freezers for fresh proteins to fight food insecurity…