Good morning, Bowling Green.

Meltdown is offering free single scoops to the first 50 customers on Sunday from (10 a.m. to noon) in celebration of National Ice Cream Day.

All shoppers making a purchase can win extra prizes at the local shop.

Scottsville’s Boys & Girls Club has closed its doors until January 2027 due to funding and staffing challenges & community donations falling short, the organization said on social media.

Similar local closures have set off a chain reaction affecting children’s programs across the region.

The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society urges residents to adopt pets and use low-cost spay/neuter services as shelter capacity nears with 540 animals, soon reaching 625; it offers half-price adoption fees and $25 surgeries to ease the summer rise in strays.

A retrospective article reviews Bowling Green’s early drive-in theaters including the Sunset opened in 1948 and later venues that once brought families together under the stars.

Changing tastes and local development led to their closures, but their legacy lives on in cherished community memories.

WKU is hosting Camp CARE at the Medical Center from Tuesday to Friday, letting young people explore healthcare careers with hands-on demos including pig lung comparisons and an emergency helicopter takeoff (local families travel from Grayson County to join).

WKU leaders say the current housing renovations are only the beginning + Elevate WKU marks a new era for on-campus housing on the Hill.

Governor Beshear recognized Simpson County last Thursday for its top per capita economic ranking as part of statewide honors that also placed Mercer County sixth and Jefferson County 13th in total projects.

Local health officials confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Bowling Green today, though the total number remains unclear as investigation continues.

Residents are advised to follow local guidance for updates.

Maaw is a 3-year-old shepherd with a big heart who is ready for a loving home; the Barren River Animal Welfare Association welcomes local families to visit (call 270-651-7297) for more details.

The Harris siblings swept the Bowling Green City Junior Championships on Wednesday at Paul Walker Golf Course, with Rowdy earning his second title and Perri winning in the girls’ event.

Their wins kick off the high school golf season as they head to a national event in Orlando this weekend.

Over the weekend, Warren County South teams won the Kentucky Little League Softball State Tournament with the 7U and 9U girls becoming the first little league champions in county history (coach Nick Uhlenhopp said the switch from a recreational league has boosted the teams).

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.