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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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U.S. 231 Closure in Butler County | Bowling Green News
Butler County’s U.S. 231 Main Street will be closed overnight Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 8 PM until Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, at 6 AM for resurfacing — plan ahead…
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Tyler’s Journey from Cancer to College | Bowling Green News
A six-year-old boy, Tyler West, battled acute lymphoblastic leukemia with the fierce spirit of a child who refused to be defined by his illness. Once an active…
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New Motor Repair Hub Breaks Ground | Bowling Green News
Air Hydro Power and Lebanon Power just broke ground on a $13 million facility in the Kentucky Transpark — creating 60 skilled, high-paying jobs and marking the…
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Russell Sims Pool Gets Major Upgrade | Bowling Green News
Bowling Green’s iconic Russell Sims Aquatic Center just got a major upgrade greenlight — but don’t expect a brand-new park next summer. With the 2027 budget…
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Why It’s Still Hot After Summer Ends | Bowling Green News
Summer’s heat isn’t fading fast—thanks to thermal lag, Earth’s oceans and land are slowly releasing stored solar energy, making it feel like the hottest part…
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Friday Night Lights Kick Off Season | Bowling Green News
Friday night lights blaze across local counties as high school football season officially kicks off, igniting community spirit with roaring crowds, marching…
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WKU Launches New Institute for Mental Health | Bowling Green News
Western Kentucky University just unveiled a bold new chapter: the CAYA Advancing Research and Community Health Institute, born from a powerful partnership with…
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Measles Spreads in Kentucky Without Vaccines | Bowling Green News
Measles is spreading fast in Kentucky—with 24 confirmed cases across seven counties, 20 of them appearing recently. Christian County leads with 10 cases, and…
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Teen Caught With Stolen Guns After Car Heist | Bowling Green News
Police in Bowling Green busted a car theft spree early Friday, chasing down two suspects who were rifling through vehicles with broken windows and doors left…
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Six Thousand Graves Mapped in Scottsville | Bowling Green News
Scottsville just launched an interactive online cemetery map, digitizing over 6,500 graves across four cemeteries using GIS tech—letting you search by name…
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Friday Night Lights: Season Recap | Bowling Green News
High school football in the WBKO viewing area delivered non-stop drama this season, from August’s opening kicks to October’s nail-biting playoff battles. Local…
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Walmart Heist Crew Caught Across States | Bowling Green News
A slick multi-state retail heist crew targeting Walmarts in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee was busted after cops from Bowling Green and Michigan State Police…
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TriStar Upgrades Cardiac Care Tech | Bowling Green News
TriStar Greenview just leveled up their cardiac lab with next-gen imaging tech and a smarter, more patient-friendly layout—giving doctors crystal-clear…
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U.S. 231 Closure Alert Butler County | Bowling Green News
Butler County’s shutting down U.S. 231/Main Street for overnight resurfacing starting Wednesday, August 26th—expect closures from 8 PM to 6 AM, continuing into…
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Highway Reopens After Two Crashes | Bowling Green News
Interstate 165 northbound in Butler County is fully reopened after two crashes—one early Friday, another later that afternoon—both causing minor injuries and a…
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Walmart Heist Crew Unmasked | Bowling Green News
A slick multi-state theft ring targeting Walmart electronics in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee has been dismantled—suspects posed as Spark Delivery drivers…
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SANE Ready Hospitals Expand in Kentucky | Bowling Green News
Southcentral Kentucky’s healthcare leaders are making waves with two hospitals—Bowling Green and Albany—recertified as SANE Ready, meaning 24/7 access to…
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Kentucky Student Pleads Guilty in Infant Death | Bowling Green News
A former University of Kentucky student, Laken Snelling, has pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the tragic death of a newborn found unresponsive at…
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Laken Snelling Pleads Guilty in Tragic Birth Case | Bowling Green News
A former University of Kentucky student has pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and concealing the birth…
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750+ Service Members Injured in Overseas Ops | Bowling Green News
Over 750 service members injured since February, with the Army bearing the brunt—more than 580 soldiers hurt. The Navy, Air Force, and Marines also suffered…
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Grandson Takes Over Sweetheart Bakery | Bowling Green News
After 25 years of sweet success, Glasgow’s beloved Sweetheart Bakery is passing the baton from founder Linda Young to her grandson Carter — the boy who grew up…
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Kentucky’s AI Ambition Faces Local Pushback | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s racing to become a major AI hub with new data centers, but it’s not all smooth sailing. Senate President Robert Stivers sees huge economic upside…
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Ancient Tree Crushes Kentucky Home | Bowling Green News
A century-old tree crashes onto a Kentucky home, leaving the family shaken but unharmed — and their house in ruins. The massive 100-foot giant, weakened by rot…
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Democratic HQ Opens in Bowling Green | Bowling Green News
The Warren County Democratic Party just launched a new campaign hub in Bowling Green, kicking off with former Governor Beshear advisor Rocky Adkins and five…
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Kentucky Pastor Charged with Grooming | Bowling Green News
A former youth pastor in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, has become the first person arrested under a new state law targeting grooming minors—charged with building…
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Service Academies: Beyond Grades | Bowling Green News
Senator Rand Paul’s annual Service Academy Fair at Western Kentucky University gave students a rare backstage pass to the military academy application…
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Hartford Drops Flock Cameras for Training | Bowling Green News
Hartford police are scrapping the Flock camera rollout after community backlash over privacy and constitutional rights, with Chief Roger York stressing that…
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Meltdown Ice Cream Wins Big at Kentucky Fair | Bowling Green News
Meltdown Ice Cream just dominated the Kentucky State Fair, walking away with two Gold Medals — including Best in Show for their Ooey Gooey Mooey flavor, which…
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Kentucky’s Doctor Shortage Crisis | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s healthcare system is in crisis, short by nearly 3,000 doctors—leaving over 100 of its 120 counties underserved. Driven by insurers’ secretive…
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Narcan Saves Lives as Fentanyl Threat Lessens | Bowling Green News
Fentanyl’s grip is loosening thanks to Narcan and education—but it’s still deadly. Local EMS reports a drop in overdoses, largely due to wider Narcan access…
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Corvettes Inspire Students at School | Bowling Green News
Dozens of roaring Corvettes rolled into Moss Middle School, letting kids touch, sit in, and feel the power of these iconic cars — all part of a powerful…
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Bowling Green Schools Unify Health Care | Bowling Green News
Bowling Green Independent Schools just pulled off a major health care upgrade—switching from Graves Gilbert Clinic to CAYA, now handling both physical and…
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Corvettes Bring STEM to Moss Middle | Bowling Green News
Moss Middle School is about to get a serious parking lot upgrade—literally—as African American Corvette owners roll into campus for the National CACW Youth…
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Former Pastor Accused of Grooming Minor | Bowling Green News
A former pastor from Hopkinsville, Jeremiah Swaw, turned himself in after being accused of grooming a minor — admitting to inappropriate physical contact but…
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Corvettes Bring Joy to Care Facility | Bowling Green News
This weekend, the Cultural Awareness Corvette Weekend brought roaring engines and joyful memories straight to residents at Signature HealthCARE in Bowling…
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Scottsville High Expands Athletic Facilities | Bowling Green News
Scottsville High School is launching a major athletic upgrade with a brand new auxiliary gym designed to house basketball, archery, volleyball, and more — all…
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35 New Leaders Launch in Bowling Green | Bowling Green News
Thirty-five new leaders are officially in the Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2027, kicking off a ten-month immersive program designed to equip them with the…
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Kentucky Down Under Animal Sanctuary | Bowling Green News
Step into Kentucky Down Under, a wild animal sanctuary in Horse Cave where kangaroos let you feed and pet them, and lorikeets land on your shoulders for…
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New Pickleball Courts Open in Edmonson | Bowling Green News
Edmonson County just dropped some serious pickleball vibes at Chalybeate Springs Park—brand new courts are officially open behind the basketball hoops, ready…
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Bowling Green Aquatic Center Master Plan Approved | Bowling Green News
Bowling Green just approved a bold master plan for the Russell Sims Aquatic Center, setting the stage for major upgrades and new features like modern…
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Russellville’s Judge Nominee | Bowling Green News
From Russellville High to the federal bench: Courtney Coker, a longtime U.S. Attorney in Texas known for tackling cartels, gangs, and human trafficking, is now…
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WKU Hilltoppers Face New Rivals in Greenbrier | Bowling Green News
WKU Hilltoppers are set for a big weekend at the 2026 Greenbrier Tip-Off, facing Richmond on Nov. 20 and George Washington on Nov. 22 inside Colonial Hall —…
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Nolin River Ramp Closure Next Week | Bowling Green News
Nolin River Ramp Closure Next Week | Bowling Green News
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Allen County Reopens Old Abuse Cases | Bowling Green News
Two men arrested in Allen County are facing serious sexual abuse charges after detectives reopened cold cases — Brian Tomes, 28, on rape and incest; Titus…
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Kentucky Student Art Goes National | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s Secretary of State just revealed the eight finalists for the “I Voted” sticker contest — and one standout is Heer Patel, a student from Metcalfe…
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Ohio Sheriff Busts Meth Ring in Cromwell | Bowling Green News
Sheriff’s deputies executed a warrant at Sandefur Crossing Road in Cromwell, uncovering meth, weed, pills, and drug gear—leading to arrests of Tracy Stewart…
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Power Outage Hits Thousands Across Counties | Bowling Green News
Power outages hit nearly 2,000 customers early Thursday, mostly in Bowling Green—with 1,700 plunged into darkness—before improving to just 180 affected. The…
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Three Teens Caught With Stolen Kia | Bowling Green News
Three teens from Louisville pulled off a slick midnight heist in Cave City, stealing a silver Kia and ditching a gas station after paying just $10—only to bolt…
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Howard Bailey: Championing Student Success at WKU | Bowling Green News
Howard Bailey, WKU’s beloved alumnus and longtime student advocate, passed away leaving behind a legacy of unwavering dedication to student success. A two-time…
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Trooper Dalton Honored for Road Safety | Bowling Green News
Trooper Dalton Honored for Road Safety | Bowling Green News
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Bowling Green Card Thief Wanted | Bowling Green News
Police in Bowling Green, Kentucky, are urgently seeking a suspect who stole credit and debit cards and attempted to spend over $700 using them—caught on camera…
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Kentucky Driver Escapes Police Chase | Bowling Green News
In a wild Kentucky chase, 49-year-old Timothy Bolden allegedly hit another car, fled the scene, and led troopers on a high-speed pursuit after they tried to…
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Mother’s Sacrifice Saves Sons from River | Bowling Green News
A mother’s ultimate sacrifice: Amber West, 34, died saving her sons from a deadly river current during their birthday celebration. While pulling one child to…
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Officer Harris Honored for Seatbelt Safety | Bowling Green News
Bowling Green’s Officer Jeremy Harris just earned top honors at the Governor’s Occupant Protection Enforcement Awards—celebrating his tireless work ensuring…
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Barren County’s Opioid Settlement Funds | Bowling Green News
Barren County’s opioid settlement funds—nearly $200,000—are poised to transform local addiction support, with targeted grants launching in September for rehab…
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Deputy Saves Lives One Seatbelt at a Time | Bowling Green News
Deputy Wesley Flowers from Warren County is making headlines after winning Kentucky’s top roadway safety award—honoring his relentless enforcement of seatbelt…
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Kentucky Traffic Deaths Surge | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s highways are facing a deadly surge in traffic deaths this year, with 402 fatalities already reported by early August — reversing a three-year…
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The Red Zone: College Safety Alert | Bowling Green News
College’s “Red Zone” — August through November — sees over half of all campus sexual assaults, with freshmen, especially young women, at highest risk. Only 20%…
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Kentucky’s Pedestrian Crisis at Schools | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s deadly distracted driving crisis is hitting hard—77 pedestrians lost their lives between 2020 and 2024, averaging 15 deaths a year, with 2023 the…
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Warren County Schools Grow Fast | Bowling Green News
Warren County schools are booming—enrollment up 30% in a decade—with Superintendent Rob Clayton leading the charge through rapid expansion. A new elementary…