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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Potter Children’s Home & Family Ministries opened a new quadplex apartment building today to provide housing and support for families, and the group said it will build more apartments in the future. WBKO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alta Alloys, LLC will move its headquarters to Franklin and expand its operations in Simpson County with a $20 million project that will bring 45 new jobs. Construction is underway on a 105,000 square-foot building and the company plans to build a separate processing facility, with operations set to start in the first half of 2026 — this move is expected to boost the local economy. Bowling Green Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky Museum will unveil the exhibit Sonic Landscape: The Musical Legacy of Southcentral Kentucky on September 6—showcasing oral interviews, artifacts, memorabilia, and photographs from over 90 music figures. The museum will host the Sonic Music Fest with food trucks, art activities, and live shows as Bowling Green native Sam Bush gives a free concert at 7 p.m. in Van Meter Hall. College Heights Herald
- ➤ The Spirit of Kentucky, a 1929 Curtiss Robin flown from Bowling Green by Friends of Vintage Flight chair Dorian Walker, is on display at AirVenture 2025 in Oshkosh—highlighting a key era in aviation history and Kentucky’s role in the field. Bowling Green Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky University raised a record $44.5 million for the 2024-25 fiscal year, showing strong momentum from large gifts and active alumni support. University officials said the funds will support immediate campus needs and upcoming projects like a new business building set to open in about a month and the Hilltop Fieldhouse scheduled for later this fall. WNKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Warren County Fiscal Court announced that the county will now use paid firefighters after 50 years of relying on volunteers — a change coming as Bowling Green has long had a full-time fire service and some say the shift is decades too late. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Greensboro Grasshoppers at Bowling Green Hot Rods
1-4 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — Tickets required — Catch a thrilling baseball game featuring the Greensboro Grasshoppers facing off against the Bowling Green Hot Rods.
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Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Football Game
6-7:30 p.m. — Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Cheer on the Hilltoppers as they kick off their season against the Bearkats.
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Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon
7:30-10 a.m. — Preston Miller Park Disc Golf Course — Registration fee applies — Celebrate your love for triathlons with a fun sprint race in the park.
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