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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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Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Honoring Loss with Compassionate Support | Bowling Green News
Glory Baby Ministry and T.J. Samson Community Hospital have joined forces to offer compassionate burial and memorial packages for families grieving…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Food as a Bridge in Bowling Green | Bowling Green News
In Bowling Green, a new culinary hub called The Food School is turning dinner tables into conversation starters. More than just cooking classes, it’s a…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!RC Cola’s Century-Long Love for Bowling Green | Bowling Green News
RC Cola celebrated its second annual RC Day in Bowling Green, honoring a century of community partnership with free ice-cold sodas, swag, and heartfelt thanks…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tincher Foundation’s Final $18M Gift | Bowling Green News
The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation is closing its doors—but not without leaving a legacy worth millions. After decades of building wealth in…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Students Lead Safe Driving Push | Bowling Green News
Students in Barren County are leading a bold safety campaign called “Rock the Belt,” urging everyone to buckle up every time they drive. Spearheaded by the…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Leader to Boost Grayson County Economy | Bowling Green News
Jim DeCesare, a seasoned leader with 30 years in business and government—and 14 years in the Kentucky House of Representatives—is stepping into his new role as…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kentucky Boosts Walk Bike Paths | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s getting a major boost for walking and biking with $18.8 million in federal funds rolling into 18 projects statewide—making it safer, easier, and…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!License Plate Tech Under Fire | Bowling Green News
Flock’s license plate reader tech is sparking a privacy showdown in Kentucky, where lawmakers now face tough choices: keep the powerful surveillance tools that…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ohio County Home Invasion Ends in Tragedy | Bowling Green News
A chilling night in Ohio County ended in tragedy as a suspect allegedly shot a man inside a home, abducted a woman, and fled—only to be pursued by deputies…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Telecom Theft Crisis in Hopkins County | Bowling Green News
Telecom theft is exploding in Hopkins and Christian Counties, with criminals targeting phone lines and cell towers—threatening emergency services. Law…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Food Lion Revamps Local Food Pantry | Bowling Green News
Food Lion is making a major impact this Hunger Action Month with its Great Pantry Makeover initiative, spotlighting the Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Burn Bans Hit Multiple Counties | Bowling Green News
Burn bans are now in effect across multiple Kentucky counties—including Metcalfe, Monroe, Logan, Simpson, Warren, and Edmonson—due to dangerously dry…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!McConnell’s Return Countdown Begins | Bowling Green News
Senator Mitch McConnell’s quiet absence since his June hospitalization is nearing an end, with Rep. James Comer revealing staffers—many from his own…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!McDonald's Helps Families in Crisis | Bowling Green News
McDonald’s in Bowling Green and Western Kentucky are teaming up for a digital fundraiser on Thursday, September 10th—every dollar spent via the app goes…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kentucky Invests $18M in Safe Walks and Bikes | Bowling Green News
Governor Beshear just poured over $18 million into Kentucky’s transportation future—focusing on sidewalks, bike paths, and wheelchair-accessible routes to make…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kentucky Wins Millionaire for Life | Bowling Green News
Kentucky just hit lottery gold again—this time, a “Millionaire for Life” winner scooped $100K annually forever, drawn in Harrodsburg with numbers 7, 23, 43…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Logan County Burn Ban Now In Effect | Bowling Green News
Logan County’s under a full burn ban—no outdoor fires or fireworks allowed—due to extreme wildfire risk from dry weather, with penalties up to $500 for…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tragic Head-On Crash on Joe Prather Highway | Bowling Green News
Tragic head-on crash on Joe Prather Highway in Hardin County, Kentucky, claims life of a Louisville driver after his car collided with an oncoming semi…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mother Shot Daughter Found Dead in Ohio County | Bowling Green News
A horrific tragedy unfolded in Ohio County when a woman was shot and critically injured, and her daughter was found dead after being abducted by the shooter…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Contractor Banned for Fraudulent Work | Bowling Green News
A contractor named Rob Houston, operating under multiple fake business names, was permanently banned from all contracting work in Warren County after being…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kentucky’s New K-12 Scholarship Program | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s launching a bold new K-12 scholarship program starting January 1, 2027, powered by a federal tax credit that lets taxpayers donate up to $1,700…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kentucky’s New K-12 Scholarship Program | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s launching a bold new K-12 scholarship program starting January 1, 2027, powered by a federal tax credit that lets taxpayers donate up to $1,700…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ohio County Kidnapping Ends in Tragedy | Bowling Green News
A chilling kidnapping unfolded Wednesday night in Ohio County, where a suspect stormed a home, shot a woman, and snatched her adult daughter—triggering a…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Firearm Discharged in Utica Domestic Incident | Bowling Green News
A volatile domestic dispute on U.S. Highway 231 in Utica erupted into gunfire around 1 AM, prompting deputies to intervene. Both suspects—Jason Fitch, charged…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kentucky’s New K-12 Scholarship Program | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s launching a bold new K-12 scholarship program starting January 1, 2027, powered by a federal tax credit that lets taxpayers donate up to $1,700…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Glasgow Downtown Square Reopens Fresh | Bowling Green News
Glasgow’s downtown square just got a fresh new look—officially reopened Thursday after a flawless, on-schedule resurfacing project that wrapped up by Friday…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Suspect Killed in Cross County Chase | Bowling Green News
A deadly police chase in Daviess County, Kentucky, ended with a suspect shot dead and an abducted woman found deceased inside his vehicle—after he allegedly…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Recovery Backpacks Help Ex-Inmates Rebuild | Bowling Green News
BRADD is rolling out Recovery Backpacks across nine counties, packing essentials like soap, socks, hygiene products, paper, pens—and critical info on food…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tractors and Service in Simpson County | Bowling Green News
Simpson County students rolled into school in tractors big and small, kicking off “Drive Your Tractor to School” day — a wild, wheel-spinning blend of…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kentucky Launches Mental Health Support for Officers | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s Attorney General launches “Stand by the Badge,” a bold new initiative to arm law enforcement with mental health support, peer networks, spiritual…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kentucky Teens Lead Nation in Fatal Crashes | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s teen drivers are facing a deadly crisis as new NHTSA data reveals the state leads the nation in fatal crashes involving teens during August and…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Body Found in Daviess County Field | Bowling Green News
Body Found in Daviess County Field | Bowling Green News
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Warren County Enforces Burn Ban Amid Wildfire Risk | Bowling Green News
Warren County’s gone into a countywide burn ban as scorching, dry weather spikes wildfire danger — fire crews and agencies are united in urgency, warning that…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Warren County Enforces Burn Ban Amid Wildfire Risk | Bowling Green News
Warren County’s gone into a countywide burn ban as scorching, dry weather spikes wildfire danger — fire crews and agencies are united in urgency, warning that…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Former Substitute Teacher Arrested for Grooming Minor | Bowling Green News
Sixty-year-old former substitute teacher Maurice Bennett is now in custody after being charged with grooming a minor — a crime that triggered an immediate…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kentucky Zomi Youth Head to National Gathering | Bowling Green News
Young Zomi athletes and cultural ambassadors from Kentucky are set to shine at a major national gathering in Tulsa, Oklahoma — a two-year event that unites…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Simpson County Burn Ban in Effect | Bowling Green News
Simpson County Burn Ban in Effect | Bowling Green News
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!New Gear Boosts Rural Fire Response | Bowling Green News
The Russellville Rural Fire Department just got a $2,645 grant — matched dollar-for-dollar by their own contribution — to upgrade their brush fire gear. With…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Grayson County Launches Economic Revival | Bowling Green News
Grayson County is firing up its economic engine with the launch of the Leitchfield-Grayson County Economic Development Board, aiming to slash unemployment and…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kentucky Schools Get New Performance Metrics | Bowling Green News
Kentucky’s schools are getting a major overhaul in how they’re graded—ditching old metrics like “status and change” and “school climate” for sharper…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Body Found in Drake's Creek | Bowling Green News
Body Found in Drake's Creek | Bowling Green News
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!No Shots Fired But Fight Escalated | Bowling Green News
No Shots Fired But Fight Escalated | Bowling Green News
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Substitute Teacher Arrested in Grooming Case | Bowling Green News
Substitute Teacher Arrested in Grooming Case | Bowling Green News
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen Speeds Then Flees Police | Bowling Green News
An 18-year-old in Muhlenberg County blew through a 55 mph speed limit at 96 mph, then bolted from police — leading to a high-speed chase that ended with him…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Slow Farm Equipment? Give Them Space | Bowling Green News
Harvest season is in full swing, and farm equipment is crawling across roads—slow, steady, and essential. Farmers are hauling corn, soybeans, pumpkins, and…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!A Restaurant That Builds Lives | Bowling Green News
In Bowling Green, Kentucky, Lesa’s Dairy Dip is more than a burger joint—it’s a lifeline for women in recovery. Owner Lesa Booker, sober for nearly nine years…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Three Springs Road Closed Due to Gas Leak | Bowling Green News
Three Springs Road, 1400 block near Lakeland Drive in Warren County, is shut down due to a broken gas line — closed yesterday evening at 5 PM. Sheriff’s Office…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Two Head Start Workers Arrested | Bowling Green News
Two Head Start employees in Central Kentucky face serious charges after allegations of criminal child abuse surfaced — a 68-year-old aide and a 43-year-old…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cool Rides Home Amid Heatwave | Bowling Green News
When temps soar, Metcalfe County Schools goes the extra mile—distributing bottled water to students on afternoon bus routes to beat the heat. Inspired by the…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Simpson County Under Burn Ban | Bowling Green News
Simpson County’s under a strict burn ban due to dangerously dry conditions — no outdoor fires or fireworks allowed, with fines up to $500 for violations —…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Substitute Teacher Accused of Grooming | Bowling Green News
A substitute teacher in the Caverna Independent School District is under investigation after allegations of inappropriate grooming behavior with a…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Gift Card Heist in Bowling Green | Bowling Green News
Two suspects allegedly pulled off a slick $3K gift card heist plus $75 in merchandise in Bowling Green on Aug 3, 2026 — using a card that never actually paid…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fake Urine, DUI, and Traffic Charges | Bowling Green News
A guy named Terry Morris got pulled over for basic traffic violations—no seatbelt, no signal, red light—but things escalated when cops smelled alcohol and…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Woman Charged for Defacing WWII Memorial | Bowling Green News
A 41-year-old woman from Elizabethtown, Melissa Farris, faces federal charges after spray-painting the World War II Memorial on the National Mall—defacing a…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Warren County Sirens Test This Friday | Bowling Green News
Warren County’s Community Outdoor Warning Sirens (COWS) will sound off this Friday at noon for a routine monthly test—just a safety check to ensure they’re…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kentucky Busts Illegal Vape Lab | Bowling Green News
Kentucky State Police raided a hidden vape cartridge factory in Bowling Green, uncovering over 2,000 illegally made THC cartridges, pounds of raw weed extract…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Two-Car Crash Sends Three to Hospital | Bowling Green News
A two-car crash on Hiseville Road sent three people—driver Melissa Lile, passenger Fairly Piercy, and the driver’s companion—to the hospital after Lile’s…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fatal Crash Closes Joe Prather Highway | Bowling Green News
Fatal Crash Closes Joe Prather Highway | Bowling Green News
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dolly Parton Films for a Cause | Bowling Green News
Regal Cinemas is bringing Dolly Parton’s cinematic magic to theaters nationwide with special screenings of Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in…
Bowling Green News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Veteran Grave Markers Stolen in Hopkinsville | Bowling Green News
A local man named Robert Lafon is in custody after allegedly stealing 27 grave markers from veteran cemeteries in Hopkinsville — valued at over $10,000 and…