Sunday, June 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saturday marked the third annual Eats - Beats Music Fest during Duncan Hines Days with live music, over 20 food trucks and activities for children; organizers plan additional fun for today. WBKO
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Sergeant Aaron Cox from the 101st Airborne Division died in Hungary on Thursday when he was injured in a vehicle accident during training for Exercise Saber Guardian 25—army officials said they are contacting his family and thanked Hungarian Allies for their support. WBKO
- ➤ On Saturday morning, firefighters from Browning, Woodburn, Barren River, and Hadley responded to a structure fire near a home in the Browning district — they attacked the blaze for two hours with no injuries reported — and then wrapped up their response. WNKY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Area police have warned locals about scam text messages that claim you owe a traffic ticket and threaten penalties starting June 9 — officials say to delete the texts and block the sender. WBKO
- ➤ An Allen County deputy fatally shot 42-year-old Joshua R. Stanka while responding to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Shockley Road in Scottsville, and the Kentucky State Police are investigating the incident. Bowling Green Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a special Thursday evening meeting, the Caverna School Board reviewed proposed policy changes prompted by state legislation—discussing a new 30-day paid parental leave option, the move to traceable communication for teacher-student contact, and automatic enrollment in advanced coursework while deferring some changes to the Kentucky School Boards Association; the board accepted the changes with minor notes and will finalize details at its regular meeting on June 12. WCLU Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Warren Spartans rallied for a 6-5 win after overcoming an early three-run deficit when relief pitcher Mikey Coradini threw 7 2/3 innings — first baseman Gray Pearson drove in the game-winning run with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning. The team will face Region 1 champion McCracken County today at noon CT in the state quarterfinals. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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