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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Heather E. Slater, 47, was indicted in Barren County on July 16 for reckless homicide—two counts of second-degree assault—and first-degree wanton endangerment after her role in a 2022 three-vehicle crash on Burkesville Road that killed passenger Karrie Selner. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Bowling Green police are investigating a crime scene along Russellville Road on the 2500 block near the Equipment Specialist supply store—officials say details are pending. WBKO
- ➤ A Hart County man, 45-year-old Michael House from Munfordville, was arrested on Wednesday after a traffic stop on East Cherry Street in Glasgow when officers found methamphetamine and a loaded syringe and he resisted arrest by spitting on an officer and threatening to kill them—he now faces charges including driving with a suspended license, drug possession, resisting arrest, and terroristic threatening. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Foundation Christian Academy opened its new Falcons Nest preschool building on July 31st at 2480 Three Springs Road at a cost of 6 million dollars, and the 22000 square foot facility is designed to serve 128 students with a capacity for 160, with classes set to begin on Aug. 7th. The ribbon-cutting event was attended by local officials (including Mayor Todd Alcott) and community leaders, and the expansion will ease campus traffic and allow for future growth. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Deputy Chief Penny Bowles said the new joint training facility for the Bowling Green Police and Fire Departments opened Friday, August 1 after 20 years of planning and now offers a stable training site along Porter Pike — the $16 million project replaces an old fire station and includes plans for backup dispatch upgrades in the fall. Demolition of the old Station 5 began on July 29 and will continue for a few weeks before the lot is turned into a parking area. Bowling Green Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Morgantown Bank and Trust features Derp Vader as today's Pet of the Day at the Hart County Animal Shelter. The friendly pet invites locals to visit + enjoy his playful humor. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
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Winston-Salem Dash at Bowling Green Hot Rods
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Winston-Salem Dash at Bowling Green Hot Rods
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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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North Alabama Lions vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Football
6-7:30 p.m. — Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers as they face off against the North Alabama Lions in this exciting football matchup.
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