Bowling Green Local News – Saturday, July 19th, 2025

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Saturday, July 19th, 2025

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ On Friday, Ashlee Wilson and Sarah Widener discussed Med Center Health’s 10K classic on Sunrise Spotlight on WNKY News 40—highlighting the decades-long tradition of the race that will return this year. WNKY
➤ A local park is updating its playground with accessible equipment—this change is set to allow every child to play safely and is featured on this week’s Feel Good Friday presented by JC Kirby & Son. WNKY

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ A plane ran off the runway at Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport on July 18 and left one person trapped on Lovers Lane—fire and police crews responded to the scene. WBKO

CRIME NEWS

➤ Two Indiana men, Derek Lucas aged 27 and Rylan Wiles aged 23, pleaded guilty to charges for facilitation of first-degree robbery and burglary in a 2019 home invasion that killed Justin Wix—Wiles also pleaded guilty to a contraband charge and will face sentencing on Oct 14. Bowling Green Daily News
➤ A wanted Owensboro man, 62-year-old Donald Adams, was arrested Friday, July 18 at the Mint Gaming Hall in Warren County—deputies located a .45 revolver in his vehicle and served active arrest warrants totaling over $200,000. WBKO

REAL ESTATE NEWS

➤ Local officials and business representatives turned the dirt on the Echo Trail affordable housing development on July 16, promising new housing to help replace units lost in the 2021 tornado. The $75 million project by LDG Development — part of a $130 million affordable housing effort — will offer 256 one-, two- and three-bedroom units for 800 to 900 residents and is set to open in June 2026. Bowling Green Daily News

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BOWLING GREEN EVENTS

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In-Person EMDR Basic Training by Gray Manis

August 1-3 — Bowling Green, Kentucky — Contact for details — Comprehensive EMDR training for licensed mental health professionals includes lectures and live demonstrations.

Fri, 8/1/25

Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Winston-Salem Dash at Bowling Green Hot Rods

1-4 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — VIP Packages available — Experience exciting minor league baseball with premium seating and exclusive perks.

Thu, 8/7/25

Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Winston-Salem Dash at Bowling Green Hot Rods

3:05 – 4:35 PM — Bowling Green Ballpark — VIP tickets available — Experience the excitement of minor league baseball with VIP options that enhance your game day experience.

Sat, 8/9/25

Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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BOWLING GREEN ANNOUNCEMENTS

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