Good morning, Bowling Green.

A Bowling Green woman became the first Kentuckian to win the Kentucky Lottery’s Millionaire for Life second prize when she bought a ticket at AM Express — her winning ticket netted a one-time lump sum of $1,595,000 after taxes and she said her plan is to help her family and travel.

After last year's federal funding cuts left WKU Public Media short-staffed, its team hosted an open house Thursday to remind locals to support free broadcasting as government begins planning the next budget cycle.

The event highlighted the community’s role in keeping local media accessible.

On Friday morning, the Speakeasy Dispensary opened in Bowling Green providing medical-grade cannabis products such as flower, vapors, concentrates, and edibles.

It is Kentucky’s 17th dispensary (one of 48 licensed) while doctors held patient drives to help those secure or renew their medical cannabis cards.

Two new restaurants are set to open Monday in Bowling Green.

Mad Taco will open at 495 Lovers Lane in front of the Hub development while McAlister's Deli launches at 2127 Gary Farms Boulevard at 10:30 a.m., offering handcrafted sandwiches and sweet tea.

Aviation Heritage Park and Museum will host the 2026 Hangar Party on Saturday, June 20 at the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport from 5 to 10 p.m. Guests can enjoy music from The Rewinders, a meal by Cotton BBQ, craft beer, and an aircraft display featuring a UH-60 Black Hawk.

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College will showcase local and regional artists in its new gallery during the ArtWorks Inc. Summer Exhibition from June 8 through July 23 (opening reception June 8, 5 to 6:30 p.m.) at the Robert and Mary Tincher Campus and Community Center.

On Friday, the WKU Board of Regents approved a $204 (1.69%) tuition increase for undergraduates that raises semester fees from $6,036 to $6,240 and boosts housing and meal plan rates.

The board also revised academic programs by suspending a few majors and merging others to better align with industry standards.

Bowling Green Independent Schools offers free summer meals for kids 18 and under each weekday through July 31 at Bowling Green High School, Dishman McGinnis Elementary, Bowling Green Learning Center and Parker Bennett Curry Elementary (closed July 2 and 3), with mobile routes serving local stops.

Barren County Sheriff's Office advises drivers to exercise caution as the 400-mile Yard Sale continues through Sunday near Edmonton Road — New Bowling Green Road.

Motorists should allow extra travel time as increased traffic from shoppers affects the area.

A medical cannabis dispensary opened in Bowling Green on Friday, giving local patients easier access to medicine and reducing long drives for care.

The new spot offers help with card applications (including a $50 doctor visit fee) as Gov. Beshear signed an order expanding qualifying conditions to 15 diseases.

South Warren won a five-inning 12-0 game over Oldham County in the KHSAA tournament opener at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington last Thursday.

The team will face Madison Central at noon today, with coach Kelly Reynolds praising a strong performance (12 hits and multiple home runs).

On Thursday, the Hot Rods (39-14) beat the Blue Rocks 6-4 at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, with Jack Kartsonas striking out a career-high eight batters and Adrian Santana extending his on-base streak to 23.

The team will pitch again Friday at 5:35 p.m. CT.

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.

Community Farmers Market

8 AM – 1 PM — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore fresh produce and local goods at Bowling Green's year-round farmers market.

Lunar Moth Sip & Paint

2-4 p.m. — Cliffs of Moher Irish Pub — $30-$40 — Unleash your creativity with a serene painting project inspired by the magic of moonlight.

Warren County Celebrates USA 250

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Circus Square Park — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled, patriotic day with food, games, and live music for the whole family.