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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green police responded to a complaint on June 16th and instead found a friendly lemur—named King Julien—and confirmed that no harm came to the animal. WBKO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Council on Postsecondary Education approved a $420 tuition and fee increase for resident students at Western Kentucky University, Eastern Kentucky University and Murray State University for the 2025-26 school year—each university's Board of Regents had already approved the change. EKU will raise fees from $10,020 to $10,440, MSU from $9,900 to $10,320 and WKU from $11,452 to $11,872 as fixed costs rise. WCLU Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that a new settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family brought Kentucky $73.1 million, adding to over $1 billion recovered from opioid claims. Half of the funds will go to the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission while the rest will be shared with cities and counties—boosting support for prevention and recovery programs. Spectrum News 1
- ➤ New fire trucks arrived in Warren County earlier today to update the fire department's fleet; county officials have not provided further details (no service schedule has been announced). WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During National Men’s Health Month, Men’s Health of Bowling Green urges local men to get checkups before problems worsen+ founder Mike Curtis says his clinic offers a relaxed, spa-like setting that helps ease fears and supports physical and mental care. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former BG student Joshua Ratusny, who has severe hearing loss from birth, balances his Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology studies at Lawrence Technical University with training as an outside hitter on the USA Deaf Men’s Indoor National Volleyball Team. He trains with teammates to win gold at the Deaflympics in Tokyo this November — and he will graduate college this winter. WBKO
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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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BG Wine Fest 2025
11 AM – 6 PM — Historic RailPark & Train Museum — Fundraiser for local community — Enjoy a variety of wines while supporting the Historic RailPark and Kentucky wineries.
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