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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tonight, the Hot Rods will pitch at 6:35 p.m. as they face Winston Salem Dash—while a free movie Barbarella plays at the Capitol at 6:30 p.m., SKYCTC holds a CPR, First Aid, and AED training at 8 a.m. today and the Red Cross hosts blood drives—one at SKYCTC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and one at Holiday Inn University Plaza from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WNKY
- ➤ On Tuesday, Curbside Ministries held its annual Back 2 School Bash to give local children free meals, school supplies, and fun activities—350 donated backpacks were distributed along with a gospel message and park play. WBKO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green native Travis Russell is the new regional president at German American Bank and will oversee operations in Warren, Simpson, Barren, and Hart counties. He brings over a decade of local banking experience—he earned a finance degree from Western Kentucky University and an MBA from the University of Kentucky and is active in community groups. WBKO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday at 2:10 p.m., Bowling Green police stopped Ann Jones at Family Dollar on Glen Lily Road when she tried to use fake movie $100 bills to load a CashApp card—officers later found 40 more fake bills and charged her with 50 counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, five counts of attempted theft by deception and one count of operating on a suspended or revoked license. WNKY
- ➤ Kentucky state police ask for help finding David Bennett, a 48 year old man wanted for first degree bail jumping who stands 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs about 170 pounds, has brown hair and hazel eyes, and was last seen in the Franklin and Bowling Green areas; anyone with information should call KSP post 3 at 2707822010. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Warren County Public Schools started the new school year today — using 'From our nest to the world' as its theme for students returning to class. WBKO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eight part-time firefighters began work on Monday for the volunteer fire departments in Richardsville and Alvaton, and the Alvaton team responded to four calls by Monday afternoon — county officials plan to add two more teams by Sept. 1 to improve fire coverage. The changes follow county studies and equipment updates to support the new daytime coverage. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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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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