Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of July.
Good morning, Bowling Green.
🏘️ Community
After a decade of planning, city officials report that phase one of Riverfront Park nears completion and will open around Labor Day, offering a boat ramp, plaza, seating, a performance lawn and rock garden (phase two construction will soon follow).
Thrive Program hosted its Rocket Launch Party yesterday at Michael O.
Buchanan Park — local kids built and launched rockets after a week of camp preparation. The summer program will continue with more sessions for creative play in the community.
💼 Business
Bowling Green welcomes its first Wawa, which opened at 8 a.m. Thursday and drew hundreds for its made-to-order hoagies and slushies — construction on a second location near the Corvette Plant is underway and set to open by year’s end.
🏛️ Government
Warren County Fiscal Court approved nearly $4.4 million in park upgrades that include new playground equipment, synthetic turf fields, and shaded seating.
The projects will improve playability and accessibility before the 2027 spring sports season, reflecting community feedback.
🏥 Health
TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital announced Nicole Runyon as its new Chief Operating Officer on Thursday.
She will oversee daily operations at the 211-bed hospital and brings decades of healthcare experience plus a collaborative management style.
🏈 Sports
Connor Hujsak hit two homers and pitcher Dominic Niman threw six innings as the Hot Rods won 8-2 over Hub City Spartanburgers on Wednesday at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg + the teams will meet again in game three on Thursday at 5:35 p.m. CT.
On Thursday's edition of SOKY Speaks, Ashlee Wilson, Sheriff Brett Hightower and Zachary Halder discussed the Bowling Green-Warren County Annual Boys and Girls Jr. Golf Tournament (a local youth sports event).
The Bowling Green FC U19 team, champions of the Kentucky State Open Cup in May, will begin group play at the US Youth Soccer National Championship on Monday at 8:00 a.m. MDT in Salt Lake City — all set to make history.
The Lady Toppers women’s basketball team announced the 2026-27 Conference USA schedule on Thursday.
They will play 18 conference games from January through March at Diddle Arena and on the road, starting with home games against Kennesaw State on Jan. 2 and Jacksonville State on Jan. 4.
Conference USA released the 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule.
WKU will start conference play on Dec. 31 with a road game at Kennesaw State in Georgia and then host home games beginning Jan. 7, including a Senior Day matchup on Mar. 6.
🎉 Bowling Green Events
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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.
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