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in Bowling Green
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Mustang Club, in the historic Shake Rag district, will close its doors tomorrow due to rising energy and food costs. The owners plan to list the nearly 100-year-old building for sale — hoping its historic legacy is preserved. Bowling Green Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Educator Jessica Willmes was honored on May 9 at Van Meter Hall by The Gatton Academy for her support of gifted students at Austin Tracy Elementary School; she received a certificate after being nominated by the Class of 2026. WCLU Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City commissioners approved Scott, Murphy and Daniel as the construction manager for phase two of Riverfront Park on Tuesday — the project includes a cave-themed playground on a one-acre site behind the park’s 71-acre lot. The firm will oversee 90 days of pre-construction work and begin building this fall, with completion expected in about 12 months. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Gov. Beshear announced on Friday that more than $105 million in FEMA funds have been secured to reimburse six hospitals and Kentucky Emergency Management for COVID-19 expenses (covering costs for safety measures, patient care, supplies, and PPE incurred from Jan. 2023 to May 11). WNKY
- ➤ General Chance Saltzman returned Friday to his hometown for a screening of 'Always Above' at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium, joining Space Force Guardian Nick Hague to show how space technology supports everyday services like GPS + banking. WNKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lorenzo, a baby born with a congenital heart defect, has come home after a 13-hour transplant surgery in February and is now making new memories with his family in Bowling Green. The family said they are deeply grateful for the hospital staff & organ donors who made the surgery possible. WNKY
- ➤ Poison Control director Ashley Webb warns that THC gummies mistaken for treats led to three child exposure cases reported by police and a sharp rise in pediatric ingestions, urging parents to secure these products (call 800-222-1222 or 9-1-1 if exposure occurs). WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four historic teams are set to be inducted into WKU's Athletic Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026. The group includes the 1974 track team + 1992-93 basketball team and the 2015 softball and football teams, with ceremony details coming later. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ South Warren’s tennis players, including Haris Shahbaz and doubles team Peyton Lemily + Paisley Harris, advanced to the round of 16 at the KHSAA state tournament starting Tuesday in Lexington. Others like Brayden Johnson and Joanna Zhang + Ravnoor Dhaliwal will compete in the next round. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Glasgow senior Jerrick Martin won a state title in the boys' long jump at the KHSAA Class A Championships in Lexington last Thursday with a jump of 21 feet-5 inches. He also placed fifth in the 200-meter dash and anchored his team's second-place finish in the 400 relay. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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