Good morning, Bowling Green.

Riverview at Hobson Grove invites locals to join twilight tours this summer—regular on July 10, Sept.

11, Nov. 6, a restoration tour on Aug. 7, and an art tour on Oct. 2. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for children at regular tours, and $25 for the art tour.

WKU’s concrete canoe team won first place at the national ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships in Bowling Green after building a 20-foot canoe themed on America 250.

The team 3D-printed 560 parts + competed against 25 teams to secure their historic win.

News 40’s gallery showed images of flooding across south-central Kentucky last weekend, capturing damage in Butler County, Sulphur Well, and the washed-away Curtis Wells Community Center in Caneyville (photos by local journalists).

KYTC updated road conditions after heavy weekend rains caused flooding on state roads (Reeds Ferry and Rochester Ferry remain closed).

Motorists are urged not to drive through high water as some routes in Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, and Monroe counties remain impassable while others have reopened.

Today, KYSAFE reminded employers statewide to protect workers from heat by providing water, rest breaks, shade and time to acclimate + officials note guidance is available on KYSAFE and OSHA websites.

Lisa Rice Library will operate a cooling center today through Friday, July 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in meeting room No. 1 at 1225 State St to offer safe relief from high temperatures—providing ice water, frozen treats, seating and family-friendly movies.

An extreme heat warning is in effect as heat index values may hit 115 this week; residents in Bowling Green are urged to keep their pets indoors or in cool, shaded areas, provide plenty of water, avoid long walks on hot pavement, and never leave pets in cars.

Bowling Green High School named Jay Eastridge as its new baseball coach on Monday, replacing Nathan Isenberg.

The former associate head coach at Central Hardin said he planned to build his staff immediately (he previously worked with LaRue County and at WKU).

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.

Bluegrass Literacy Fest

12-5 p.m. — Events On College@ 348, LLC Suite 190 — Free entry — Celebrate literacy with authors, book signings, and engaging workshops.