Today
in Bowling Green
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Warren County Fire Department completed 20 hours of training over the past two days, with crews reaching 1,000 GPM in a 2-hour water drill. It has announced a new training program coming in the fall to boost rural water operations — a move involving over 40 personnel from local departments. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Madisyn Dominy, a former Bowling Green High School and UK runner, won the women’s division at the Southampton Marathon in the United Kingdom earlier this month by finishing in 2 hours, 56:42.4 minutes — marking a triumphant return to competitive racing. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Glasgow’s boys finished second with 79 points at Saturday’s Region 2 track meet at Campbellsville High School, trailing champion Green County and highlighted by Jayden Estes winning the 110 and 300 hurdles plus two relay victories from the Scotties. Bowling Green Daily News
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Rural 1st Construction Workshop
5:45-6:45 p.m. — Montana Grille — Free entry — Learn from experts about building your dream home in a rewarding workshop.
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NHRA JEGS SportsNATIONAL
8 AM - 4 PM — Beechbend Raceway Park — Admission varies — Experience thrilling drag races at the NHRA JEGS SportsNATIONAL in Bowling Green.
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Asheville Tourists Baseball Game
5:35-7:35 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — VIP tickets available — Catch the Asheville Tourists in action with premium game day experiences.
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Community Farmers Market
8 AM – 1 PM — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover fresh produce and local goods at this vibrant market in Bowling Green.
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Community Bike Ride & Dine
5:30-8 p.m. — Atomic Kitchen — Free entry — Celebrate Duncan Hines Days with a community bike ride and enjoy a meal afterwards.
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Lee Brice Concert
6:30-9:00 PM — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Tickets available — Experience the hits of one of country music's most celebrated artists live in Bowling Green.
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Community Farmers Market
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover fresh produce and local goods at this vibrant, year-round market.
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