Today
in Bowling Green
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Employers in South Central Kentucky are invited to complete a three-minute survey on workforce communication and retention—responses will guide future business support initiatives. Leaders and professionals will gather at the National Corvette Museum on June 18 for a breakfast focused on regional growth. Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Weldon Peete Park, a local outdoor space along the Barren River, honors the legacy of William Weldon Peete, an important figure in the city's industrial past. The park links Bowling Green’s river-town history with its growing recreation scene by the developing Riverfront Park & nearby trails. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, May 28, the Leadership Bowling Green Class of 2026 graduated after months of community engagement and building local networks. The ceremony recognized Heath Holloman (Murphy Construction Group) with the Bart Hagerman Leadership Award. Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
- ➤ The 2026 SCK LAUNCH High School Job Fair connected 164 seniors with 13 local employers through 282 on-site interviews this spring — industries like healthcare and construction participated, with Faith Technologies and M&L Electrical sponsoring the event. Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Resources reports that osprey nesting has risen from 52 nests in 2008 to 155 in 2017 along the state’s waterways. The improvement follows decades of low counts when DDT nearly wiped out osprey nesting until records resumed in 1985. WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Speakeasy Dispensary is set to open its new medical cannabis location for registered patients on June 5 at 11 a.m. at 2708 Scottsville Rd Suite A. A low-cost patient drive will run June 5 & 6, offering evaluation, notary, and state submission in one visit. WNKY
- ➤ Dr. Shea Inman advises that snakebites need prompt hospital care and keeping the bite at or below the heart (and removing tight items) until treatment. He says catching the snake is unnecessary since snakes rarely attack. WNKY
- ➤ As June begins National Gun Violence Awareness Month, local safety advocates including Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower will urge families to secure firearms — keeping them locked and ammunition stored separately — and to discuss safe practices with children so homes remain secure during summer. WBKO
- ➤ The upcoming Thursday edition of Sunrise Spotlight will feature Ashlee Wilson joined by Gail Thomas & Linda Fredrick from The American Cancer Society to discuss Survivor Dinner. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bowling Green Purples won the Region 4 Baseball Tournament championship 7-5 against Greenwood on May 27 at Nick Denes Field and will face McCracken County next Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at Legends Field in Lexington. 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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