Today
in Bowling Green
Monday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Park City Tourism announced a time capsule project in honor of America's 250th anniversary that will be sealed this year and opened in 2076 — guidelines for item submissions, which cannot include liquids, flammables, or perishables, are coming soon. WBKO
- ➤ Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society is seeking donations to restock key supplies as summer nears. They need pellet cat litter, puppy formula, non-clumping cat litter, blue Dawn dish soap, and paper towels, and donations can be dropped off at any shelter location. WBKO
- ➤ Warren County Fire Department System is now accepting volunteer firefighter applications at its nine departments (applications open now) to offer residents a chance to learn new skills and serve the community. WBKO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Duncan Hines Days kicked off Saturday in downtown Bowling Green with a free week of events that include a vintage car show, live music, food vendors, and a parade honoring the city’s original food critic. The festival will run through Saturday, June 6. WBKO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is improving road safety on KY 90 between Sanders Street and U.S. 68 with new passing lanes and drainage work — delays expected on the corridor and on several other roads including near Bowling Green, with most projects finishing later this year and one in 2027. WCLU Radio
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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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