Good morning, Bowling Green.

The Club at Olde Stone celebrated 20 years by unveiling a 30x50-foot flag on a 130-foot flagpole at its entrance on Scottsville Road (across from Phil Moore Park) today.

Owner James “Scotty” Scott said the flag boosts local spirit and beautifies the area.

Monday morning, the Chamber held a ribbon cutting for the 28th annual Stand for Children event at American Bank and Trust.

Officials declared Wednesday, June 17 as Stand for Children Day – festivities will begin at 9 a.m. at Bowling Green Ballpark.

Community members gathered Monday evening when Lovers Lane Playground reopened and two turf soccer fields debuted at the Lovers Lane Soccer Complex, adding new recreation options for family fun + youth sports.

Officials said a community cookout and games helped celebrate the enhancements.

Sarah Jo Reeder, 42, died Friday at The Medical Center after rescuing a child from drowning in a creek at Phil Moore Park — the Warren County Coroner’s Office says her death is under investigation.

On Monday's edition of SOKY Speaks, Ashlee Wilson joined Janet Henderson to discuss the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion.

Their discussion highlighted details of the event and set an engaging tone for the show.

WKU began demolishing Douglas Keen, Hugh Poland, The Den by Denny’s, and The Pit Stop restaurant yesterday to clear a campus site for a new 1,000-bed dorm hall opening in August, and demolition of Hilltopper Hall is ending with debris removal set to finish by Aug.

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Gov. Beshear posthumously pardoned 43 individuals jailed for aiding enslaved people on June 15 and officially proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Kentucky.

Bowling Green senior Byaombe Matendo was named the Gatorade Kentucky Boys’ Soccer Player of the Year after leading the Purples to a 17-2 record and KHSAA state quarterfinals; he will join Transylvania on scholarship this fall & earned further honors for his defense and high GPA.

After clinching the state softball title, the South Warren Lady Spartans visited News 40 studio to discuss their historic season and the significance of finishing the year on top.

They shared key moments that shaped their championship run.

WKU track and field concluded its outdoor season at the NCAA Division I Championships last Wednesday.

Sam Crenshaw cleared 5.35m in the pole vault (tying his personal best and school record) while Kameron Horton set a new 100-meter dash record, finishing among the top 20 nationally.

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.

Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp

July 13-15 — Michael O Buchanon Park — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills and character with high-intensity drills in Bowling Green.