Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Bowling Green.
A college student rescued three young girls from drowning after noticing them struggling in the water near a local lake & quickly pulled them to safety.
The community hails his actions as a heroic effort.
Katie Cielinsk from Lost River Cave joined The Mint Gaming Hall for this week’s Community Driven — discussing this year’s Cocktails & Trails event to share local insights.
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce held an open house yesterday to celebrate renovated offices and welcome new President & CEO Jim Page, who has met with local leaders to learn about ongoing projects.
Page plans to build on economic and workforce development initiatives in coming months.
A Bowling Green flower show held Wednesday at the Eloise B.
Houchens Center celebrated 250 years of American women with 40 floral designs and educational exhibits. The event emphasized figures (from Betsy Ross to Rosie the Riveter) to link local history with floral art.
In Wednesday's edition of SOKY Speaks, Ashlee Wilson and Chad Smith discussed The Cardinal Council of Garden Clubs' upcoming Flower Show — a local event set to showcase unique floral exhibits.
Warren County students began their school year at the Impact Center for Leadership and Innovation on Wednesday— the center welcomed its first students and provided 18 career pathways for new learning opportunities.
Clay Smalley, a longtime fitness instructor at Bowling Green Parks and Rec, will turn 70 on Aug.
31 and continues to lead Kardio Kraze classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays while planning a 500-mile bike ride on Sept. 1 to raise funds for cancer research.
WKU wide receiver Moussa Barry has received an NCAA eligibility waiver and will return to play for the team in their game at Nevada on Sept.
5 — his comeback adds strength to the upcoming season.
The WKU women’s soccer team starts its season today in Bowling Green as it hosts Missouri at 7 p.m. and aims to improve on its 9-5-3 record with returning players and fresh talent (a challenge that promises local excitement).
The Bowling Green girls’ soccer team won 15-0 at Warren Central on Tuesday for their first district win and second season victory, with hat tricks from Mia Greenwell and Ella Street Schardein.
They now prepare for a tough schedule starting Friday against Boyle County and teams from Tennessee.
Head coach Jason Foley, hired from Southwestern High School in February, aims to rebuild Warren East football after a 2 to 8 season.
The Raiders will rely on junior Brandon McCluskey at quarterback as they work to boost early-season confidence — a strategy to strengthen both offense and defense.
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