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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Russell Sims Aquatic Center will reopen this weekend after off-season renovations replaced its old yellow bridge with a new wooden one and updated the slides. Bowling Green Parks and Rec will open the gates first to season pass holders tomorrow and then to the entire community on Saturday. WNKY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nelson County man Steven E. Lawson, charged with complicity to murder and tampering with physical evidence in connection with Bardstown mother Crystal Rogers’ disappearance, was moved to Warren County Regional Jail after Nelson County Judge Charles Simms III granted a change of venue+ his trial is set to begin in Bowling Green on May 27. WBKO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials from the Barren River Area Development District have launched a study to plan an off-road trail linking Bowling Green and Mammoth Cave National Park along with possible trailhead facilities—public events are scheduled for June 4 at the BRADD office and for June 5 during Uncle Duncan’s Summer Stroll & Roll Parade and Community Ice Cream Social so residents can share input. Residents can also complete an online survey to weigh in on potential routes, challenges, and amenities. WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Since February, Warren County Sheriff's Office and LifeSkills, Inc. have operated a new unit pairing deputies with certified therapist Kelly Thompson to handle mental health calls in Bowling Green and Warren County—spending about 90 minutes per call—and working to improve responses to overdoses and suicide threats. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ During the 15th District Softball Tournament title game, the Trojanettes lost 10-1 to the Lady Raiders as Barren County's Shea Bogue pitched against Warren East—key plays by Abby Elmore, Katie Elmore, and Gracie Myatt marked the defeat. WCLU Radio
- ➤ WKU Baseball won with a 7—6 finish against FIU as Carlos Vasquez hit a walk‐off homer in the bottom of the ninth to send the Hilltoppers to the CUSA Championship Semifinals. The win brought WKU to 44 wins for the season—tomorrow they will face the winner of FIU and Kennesaw State at Liberty Baseball Stadium with first pitch at 8:00 a.m. CT. WNKY
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Speed Promotions $100k Small Tire Shootout
1 a.m. — Beechbend Raceway Park — Spectator Tickets Available — Experience thrilling races featuring stars from Street Outlaws No Prep Kings.
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Bowling Green Hot Rods vs. Hub City Spartanburgers
6:35 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — Tickets starting at $20 — Catch the thrilling baseball action as the Hot Rods face off against the Spartanburgers.
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