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in Bowling Green
Friday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Dye's Barber Shop marks 60 years serving local residents—acting as a hub where community members share their stories and get a trim. WBKO
- ➤ Delafield Co-Op Market is offering free Duncan Hines cake mix and icing while supplies last as part of Duncan Hines Days—an annual event celebrating the local baking icon. The market will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 7 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. WNKY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Steven Lawson filed for a new trial less than a week after a Warren County jury found him guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence related to Crystal Rogers' disappearance in 2015, arguing that errors in jury instructions, witness testimony and limited preparation time may have affected the verdict. WBKO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WKU Bands are celebrating 100 years with two free concerts in the Summer Twilight Concert Series. The first concert is on Thursday, June 12 at 8 p.m. in Downing Student Union Auditorium and the second is on Saturday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m.—it will honor the late Professor Joe Stites with guest conductors and free parking nearby. WBKO
- ➤ The Eats and Beats Music Festival returns this weekend in downtown Bowling Green with food, live music, and fun for families. Event coordinator Tessa Norris said the festival will include kid-friendly attractions and a Saturday night performance by local favorites The Josephines — a true celebration of our city's heritage — inviting residents to enjoy a lively community event. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky released its spring 2025 honors list that names over 100 students from Glasgow and Barren County based on their GPAs—140 students are from Glasgow, 24 are from Cave City and 7 are from Park City, with GPAs between 3.4 and 4.0 qualifying for the dean’s or president’s list. WCLU Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, commissioners approved the first reading of Bowling Green's $188.7 million all-funds budget for fiscal year 2026, which is over $15 million higher than FY2025. The budget will fund parks, stormwater improvements and new police and fire positions—city CFO Katie Schaller-Ward said no tax changes are planned. Bowling Green Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Warren baseball earned its 30th win—its first ever—after an epic comeback victory over Warren East in the 4th Region title matchup and will face the Highlands Bluebirds in Lexington today at the 2025 Clark’s Pump-N-Shop Baseball State Tournament. WNKY
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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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Hooked on Driving Weekend at NCM Motorsports Park
Saturday, Jun 28th — NCM Motorsports Park — $325-$449 — Experience thrilling racing with expert guidance on one of the best tracks in the world.
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