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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ On May 19, ribbon-cutting ceremonies took place at Jackie Browning Park and Jennings Creek Park to mark new local improvements. The Butler County Animal Shelter and Clinic will hold a ribbon-cutting this Wednesday to reveal its new facility—while the Hot Rods host six games this week with family-friendly promotions.  WNKY

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • ➤ Severe weather over the weekend killed 19 people in Kentucky with 18 deaths occurring on May 16 in Laurel and Pulaski counties plus one death on May 18 in Russell County, while Governor Beshear declared a state of emergency and said 10 injured people are being treated at University of Kentucky hospital.  WCLU Radio

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ Warren County deputies arrested Aurea E. Hernandez, 30, on May 15 after a custodial interference call led them to a silver Lexus on Cemetery Road—where a strong marijuana odor prompted a search that uncovered a stolen Glock 42 and drugs including cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana—and the investigation is ongoing.  WBKO
  • ➤ A man who recruited an 18-year-old woman into illegal sex work may face a life sentence if a judge accepts prosecutors’ request + Portier Quartez Govan, 39, is set to be sentenced on June 11 in U.S. District Court after a jury found him guilty of several crimes + his violent actions and past convictions added to the request for the maximum penalty.  Bowling Green Daily News

EDUCATION NEWS

  • ➤ WKU is starting several campus projects this summer with repairs on Normal, Regents, and Cherry halls while Gordon Wilson Hall will get an elevator—part of a plan supported by the SGA. Additional work includes updating two Cravens Library elevators, opening the new business building for fall classes, and finishing sidewalk repairs before the semester begins.  College Heights Herald

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • NHRA SportsNATIONAL OPEN

    Friday, May 23rd — 1:00 AM - 12:59 AM — Beechbend Raceway Park — $20/day, Kids 12 & under free — Experience thrilling drag racing action with a special combo race and family fun activities.

    Fri, 5/23/25

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  • Bowling Green Hot Rods vs. Jersey Shore BlueClaws

    6:35 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — Ticket purchase required — Experience the excitement of minor league baseball in a vibrant atmosphere.

    Tue, 6/3/25

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  • Natasha Neely Tribute Concert

    7-11 p.m. — The Capitol — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton with Natasha Neely and her Nashville band.

    Fri, 6/6/25

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  • Annual Glen Russelburg Draft Horse Championship Pull

    9:00 a.m. — L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center — Admission details not specified — Experience the excitement of pony and horse pulling competitions.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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  • Bowling Green Hot Rods vs. Hub City Spartanburgers

    6:35 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — Tickets from $18 — Enjoy an exciting minor league baseball game with the Bowling Green Hot Rods taking on the Hub City Spartanburgers.

    Tue, 6/17/25

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  • Bowling Green Hot Rods vs. Hub City Spartanburgers

    6:35 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — Tickets starting at $18 — Enjoy an exciting baseball match featuring the Bowling Green Hot Rods and Hub City Spartanburgers.

    Thu, 6/19/25

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