Good morning, Bowling Green.

Russell Sims Aquatic Center reopened Monday, May 25 for the 2026 summer season and expects up to 80,000 visitors.

The water park will seek community input on its master plan for future improvements in late June (recreation manager Cameron Levis said the changes aim to boost the facility's appeal).

The Barren County Veterans Association marked Memorial Day at Glasgow Municipal Cemetery as volunteers and JROTC students placed over (1,100) flags to honor fallen service members.

Lt. Col. Morgan Brown stressed the importance of local military history and planned Veterans Day events.

Enrollment is still open for Rocket Camp Orion at Aviation Heritage Park on June 1, where students (grades 3-6) will learn flight principles, build and launch rockets during a day-long STEM experience from 9 am to 3 pm that costs $100 per camper.

Butler County and Morgantown plan new safety measures after last Friday’s EF0 tornado damaged a local business roof.

A bill allowing homeowners to install storm shelters for multiple residents goes into effect in July.

Runners, walkers and families gathered in Bowling Green over Memorial Day weekend for the 11th Jackrabbit Jog 5K and Bunny Hop Kids Fun Run to raise money and awareness of polycystic kidney disease, which affects one in 500 people.

Race director Ryan Dearbone said the event unites locals, boosting research.

The City-County Planning Commission approved rezoning of 34.865 acres on Dillard Road near the future Summit View Elementary School on Thursday — developers Thomas R.

Hunt Investment Properties and VAW Holdings plan up to 93 new single-family residential lots with a connecting pedestrian path.

Cumberland County softball team overcame an early deficit to beat Greenwood 3-2 in the Region 4 Tournament at WKU Softball Complex Monday — the Lady Panthers advanced with a crucial fourth-inning rally and now aim for a region title game.

Bowling Green’s Purples staged a five-run rally in the fourth inning to beat Barren County 6-2 Monday at Nick Denes Field and will face Russell County tomorrow in the regional semifinals, while Russell County secured a 6-3 win against Logan County in a rain-shortened game.

Five local representatives including three athletes, one Unified partner and one coach will join Team Kentucky at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis from June 20 to 26.

On Memorial Day Monday, eight local softball and baseball teams advanced to round two in tournaments held at Daviess County High School and Western Kentucky University — scores included Daviess County's 18 to 2 win and Bowling Green's 6 to 2 loss.

The results underscore strong local sports performance.

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.

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.

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.

Princess & Ponies

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Westbrook Farms Event Barn — Ticketed event — Meet Ariel and Moana, enjoy sing-a-longs, crafts, and photo ops.

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.