Good morning, Bowling Green.

On Monday, Aug. 3, 20 beagles joined BGWC Humane Society as part of a multi-state rescue effort, according to a Facebook post.

The shelter now cares for extra rescued pets.

Glasgow business founder Ervin Houchens was named a 2026 inductee of the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame according to a release from Awesome Inc. The induction ceremony is scheduled for Nov.

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City government announced a Downtown Improvement Grants Matching Funds program that gives downtown businesses a 50/50 reimbursement for storefront upgrades (between $2,500 and $7,500) to fund projects like signage and safety improvements.

Applications are due Aug. 15 to Sept. 15 with award reviews in October.

BGPD reminds drivers to allow extra time when Warren County schools resume next Wednesday, advising motorists to stop for school buses and watch children at crosswalks — a reminder to be cautious amid increased traffic.

The Warren County Fire Department in Bowling Green celebrated one year of daytime staffing after hiring over 70 part-time firefighters to join 16 full-time staff and volunteers — a change that improved emergency response times and strengthened community ties.

Workers nearly finished demolishing one side of Hugh Poland Hall on Aug.

4 and crews began tearing down the other half soon. The project remained on track as scheduled.

The Bowling Green Fire Department was recertified as an ISO Class 1 Department on Tuesday after a thorough review of its fire suppression system, communications, water supply, and community risk reduction programs.

It is one of 127 accredited career fire departments in the nation.

Med Center Health announced partnerships with Greenwood and Warren East high schools to offer athletic training & sports medicine services starting July 1.

The program now covers 10 high schools in South Central Kentucky.

Cumberland County’s Kenzie Willen beat Barren County’s Chloe Witcher by one stroke Monday at Bowling Green Country Club.

Willen shot a 1-under 71 while Witcher scored an even par 72; both emerged as regional favorites heading into the state tournament in October.