Good morning, Bowling Green.

Warren County Humane Society is pausing new client exams starting July 31 to manage a summer surge in animal intake — spay and neuter services remain the focus while current services continue, and the hold is expected to last four to six weeks.

Lisa Rice Library opens its cooling center today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to help residents beat the heat as they enjoy fans, ice water, popsicles and a family-friendly movie.

Seven Mountains Media launched 98 Jamz on Monday in Bowling Green and Glasgow, airing classic hip-hop and R&B from the 1990s to 2020 with a mix of familiar hits and lesser-played tracks.

Local host Shawn (Big Hamp) will share music, stories, and sports coverage on his midday show.

Douglas Keen Hall demolition was nearly finished as workers used a mechanical arm to clear rubble on July 28 at WKU following the demolition of The Den and The Pit Stop Convenience Store, while teardown of Hugh Poland Hall is underway.

Warren County Public Schools provided over 323,000 summer meals—up nearly 100,000 from last year—and won the 2026 NXTGEN Innovation Award for its food service.

It will also offer free breakfast and lunch when school starts.

Warren County Public Schools hosted the Family and Youth Service Centers Back to School Bash at Hillvue Church today from 3 to 4:30 p.m.—the event offered vendors, giveaways, and free t-shirts to help families prepare for the new school year.

The Warren County Fire Department shared an update on its response to several emergency calls, including a multi-patient vehicle crash, camper fire in Richardsville, and house fire in Alvaton.

Officials thanked local partners (Med Center EMS, Bowling Green Fire Department, local police) for their support.

Community leaders and local officials dedicated a stretch of Cub Run Highway in Hart County Tuesday as the Representative Dottie Sims Memorial Highway to honor her long service.

New highway signs were unveiled to remind residents of her impact (she served three counties).

Bowling Green’s girls’ golf team finished third in the Lady Spartan Invitational on Monday at Park Mammoth Golf Club in Park City by posting a 42-over par 330 score behind Sacred Heart Academy and Taylor County—medalist honors went to Adelynn Moorman and Makena Myatt.

Western Kentucky football players K.D.

Hutchinson, Karsten Upchurch and Jaylen Lewis have joined the 2027 Shriners Children’s 1000 Watchlist, a list that spotlights NFL hopefuls & sets the stage for the East-West Bowl at AT&T Stadium on Feb. 4.