Good morning, Bowling Green.

The Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green hosted a luncheon at The Mint Gaming Hall to honor community sponsors as Thunderfest preparations continue for tomorrow.

The event supports the largest fireworks show in south-central Kentucky — 55 years strong — and brings local businesses and residents together.

Bob Pitchford joined this week’s Community Driven at The Mint Gaming Hall to discuss plans for this year’s Hangar Party.

He outlined details to help community members look forward to the upcoming celebration.

The Aviation Heritage Park & Museum will open the Freedom Gallery on Saturday to honor three military aviators with local ties at 1825 Three Springs Road.

The new gallery offers photos, artifacts, memorabilia and displays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The USA 250 celebration will feature carnival games and historic tributes at Circus Square Park this Saturday and include speeches from local officials.

Organized by Ellen Aldridge and sponsored by local governments, it runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Warren County Fire Department announced that final renderings for two new rescue engines for Richardsville and Alvaton are complete and that the engines will arrive before Jan.

1+ they are built with enhanced safety features to meet future response needs.

House Bill 2, effective July 15, requires Kentucky Medicaid enrollees to earn 80 hours per month through work, community service, or half-time education to meet Medicaid community engagement requirements.

It applies to adults ages 19 to 64 (excluding pregnancy, disability and other qualifying conditions) to retain benefits.

Trooper Katan Parker of Kentucky State Police warns local parents to keep children with them in vehicles as hot car temperatures rise quickly above 90 degrees.

Bryan's Law makes it illegal to leave children under eight alone for over 15 minutes so parents should check their back seats.

Glasgow’s J.P. Ross won the boys’ 15 and under division with a 2-over par 73 for a four-stroke victory at Tuesday’s Bluegrass Golf Tour Series event at Willow Oaks Golf Club.

Bowling Green’s Wyatt Watson finished as runner-up.

Major League Baseball announced that Bowling Green’s top prospects, outfielder Theo Gillen and catcher Nathan Flewelling (who have excelled with the Hot Rods), will represent the Tampa Bay Rays organization at the Futures Game in Philadelphia on Sunday, July 12, with NBC live coverage starting at noon ET.

Fans gathered at Bowling Green Ballpark on Wednesday, July 1 to watch the United States face Bosnia in the World Cup knockout round — the local Bosnian community cheered both teams at this free event.

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.