Good morning, Bowling Green.

Ryan Dearbone appears on this week's Community Driven produced by The Mint Gaming Hall to share details about this year's Jackrabbit Jog & Bunny Hop happening locally.

Local residents joined SOKY Indivisibles at a meeting (at Bob Kirby Branch Library) Wednesday evening to urge a moratorium on data centers before commissioners decide, and they are invited to the City Commission meeting Tuesday, June 16 at 4:30 p.m.

Honda announced a recall of 880,514 vehicles, including select models sold in Kentucky, after discovering a rear suspension issue that could cause drivers to lose control.

Owners will be mailed notification letters on July 7, and VIN lookups have been available on NHTSA.gov since June 10.

Wawa has announced its first Bowling Green retail store.

The gas station at (800 Gunnison Trail Way) will open on July 9.

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce selected veteran Jim Page as its new president and CEO, bringing over 20 years of chamber and economic development experience.

He succeeds interim Meredith Wilson and retiring Ron Bunch as the organization drives growth in the region.

Today, Governor Andy Beshear reported that tourism in Bowling Green and Warren County brought in $495.2 million in economic impact in 2025, with over $40 million in taxes collected and 4,020 jobs created; the figures surpassed 2024’s record and underscored the area’s growing appeal as a top visitor destination.

WKU will shutter its Global Learning office at the end of this month after a committee review recommended merging its functions into other campus departments & no staff will lose their jobs during the change.

DeLanna Williams was named Community Education’s new executive director and will expand its before- and after-school programs and community classes.

She aims to partner with local schools, Foundation Christian Academy + Western Kentucky University as the nonprofit grows.

BRADD added $17M for FY2027 to fund a crisis intake center in Bowling Green as part of the Anchor Project to expand services for 10 counties.

Delays from sinkholes and rain have pushed its completion to next year + site selection for the Life Learning Center is underway.

WKU announced on Wednesday, June 10 that baseball coach Marc Rardin extended his contract for four years through 2030.

In four seasons (145-89 record) he led the team to a Conference USA Tournament championship, marking the best four-year run in program history.

The Hot Rods clinched their first-half division title with an 11-0 win over the Rome Emperors at Bowling Green Ballpark on Tuesday, June 9.

Theo Gillen hit the leadoff home run that set the tone for a strong game.

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.

BG Wine Fest 2026

12-5 p.m. — Historic RailPark & Train Museum — Ticket info pending — Celebrate the 8th BG Wine Fest with local wines and support the Historic Railpark.