Good morning, Bowling Green.

Hospice of Southern Kentucky invites the community to the 6th Annual Lotus Award Gala at the Knicely Conference Center on Saturday, Sept.

19, with a reception, dinner, award presentation honoring The Wedge Family, and a silent auction to support hospice care.

Texas Roadhouse and Girl Scouts team up for Back - 2 - School Kids Night aimed at local students, offering fun back-to-school activities.

The event was featured on MIDDAY LIVE and is expected to provide further details for families.

Bowling Green is accepting applications for the BGKY Ambassador Academy, a program for WKU students to get behind the scenes at local venues and businesses; applications close on Sept.

7 and orientation starts on Sept. 30 with an expanded group this year.

Goodwill Kentucky welcomes applicants for its six-day Construction and Skilled Trades Pathway Cohort in Bowling Green at the Opportunity Center (1806 U.S. 31-W Bypass) from Aug.

17–26 with classes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., plus an employer interview on Aug. 27; applications close Monday, Aug. 10.

Med Center Health celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday by opening a time capsule sealed since 1952 at Reservoir Hill (the site of its first hospital).

The organization said it will use new technology to continue serving the community.

Connor Hujsak set a new team record with his 25th home run during the Hot Rods’ 13-3 win over the Grasshoppers on Sunday, Aug.

2 at First National Bank Field in Greensboro.

Warren Central’s new head coach joins to build a championship culture and instill stability after two 3-win seasons as the Dragons prepare for the Football Frenzy 2026 preview; they will open the season at home against Monroe County on August 21.

Conference USA is starting the 2026–27 season with 10 teams after UTEP and Louisiana Tech departed, and WKU athletic director Todd Stewart said the current setup works well for midweek football and basketball, with the league considering adding teams later + refining its schedule for greater exposure.

WKU soccer, coming off a 2025 Conference USA title, will face Murray State on Aug.

5 plus Samford on Aug. 7 in exhibition matches before opening its season against Missouri on Aug. 13 at the WKU Soccer Complex, with returning players poised to raise team standards.