Good morning, Bowling Green.

WHAS Crusade for Children awarded a grant to Family Enrichment Center (FEC) to screen local children for special needs and provide therapy services at Wee Care Child Care Center for ages 0-4 in Bowling Green.

The funding aims to strengthen preschool readiness.

Splash Bash will take place this Wednesday, July 8th at 12:00 pm at Russell Sims Aquatic Center and will feature music, games and giveaways hosted by Christian Family Radio with daily ticket rates applying.

Twelve WKU students made a pit stop in Bowling Green Sunday during their 3,600-mile ride for Alzheimer’s research and raised local awareness as they reached 70 percent of their journey from San Francisco to Virginia Beach.

Western Kentucky’s football team has 12 players named to the Athlon Sports Preseason All-Conference USA team—two as first team picks—and will open the season at Nevada on Sept.

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On Saturday, July 4, the Hot Rods hit three homers but lost 9-7 to the Grasshoppers at First National Bank Field — a late lead was squandered.

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.