Good morning, Bowling Green.

Communities across Kentucky and Southern Indiana are joining the 73rd Annual Crusade for Children telethon — a fundraiser for children’s healthcare, education and emotional support.

The event started Saturday morning and runs through today.

The family of WKU sculpture professor Charles Howard Forrester honored his legacy with a gift establishing the Charles Forrester Art and Legacy Fund; the Kentucky Museum will name its gallery in his honor and open an exhibition during the 2026-2027 academic year (he taught from 1965 to 1992).

Bowling Green’s fourth annual Duncan Hines celebration ended Saturday with a Duck Paddle Regatta along Drakes Creek and the Eats & Beats Music Festival downtown.

The events honored Duncan Hines’ legacy and brought together community members for a day of fun.

Doug Thompson from Sporting Times highlights local talent in the Toyota Scholar Athlete program in Bowling Green this week & tracks the athletes' progress as they shine on and off the field.

Chief Kenneth Priddy of Smiths Grove Fire Department announced his retirement after 40 years of service this week and Brandon Eadens was elected as his replacement.

Student-athletes who excelled in sports, academics and community service were honored at Bowling Green Ballpark on Thursday at the ninth annual Kentucky Super Preps awards ceremony.

Top performers, including overall winners Brayden Johnson and Emma Macy, received scholarships for their achievements.

Dozens of stock and super stock racers competed in the 2026 All-American Soap Box Derby at Phil Moore Park on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

BG Kiwanis will host the racers' banquet on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the National Corvette Museum.

South Warren softball earned a state semifinal spot today when senior Layla Ogden hit a walk-off two-run homer for a 4-3 extra innings win over Madison Central at John Cropp Stadium.

The team will face Highlands Bluebirds on Friday, June 12 at 3:30 p.m. to try for a state title.

The Hot Rods lost 6-5 to the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Friday (at Frawley Stadium) with Emilien Pitre recording three hits before a late three-run homer by Randall Diaz sealed the game.

They will face Wilmington again Saturday at 5:05 p.m. CT.

WKU women's soccer has announced their 2026 schedule (including two exhibition games on Aug 5 and Aug 7 and 16 regular-season matches, eight at the WKU Soccer Complex) as they will welcome Missouri on Aug 14 to open the season.

South Warren senior Layla Ogden hit a walk-off—two-run homer in the eighth inning of Saturday's state tournament game at John Cropp Stadium to give her team a 4-3 win over Madison Central; the Spartans will face Highlands in the semifinals on Friday at 2:30 p.m.

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.