Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of August.
Good morning, Bowling Green.
Air Hydro Power and Lebanon Power broke ground Friday on a new 60,000 sqft facility at the Kentucky Transpark—a $13 million investment expected to create about 60 technical jobs; construction will complete by July or August, paving the way for more employment over the next decade.
Sweetheart Bakery has celebrated 25 years as owner Linda Young now partners with her grandson Carter Young to continue the family tradition in Glasgow.
The bakery remains a cherished local spot (with loyal customers supporting the business since its early days).
TeraWulf has submitted an energy plan to build a 482-megawatt hyperscale data center at Hancock County’s former Century Aluminum smelter, following Governor Beshear’s order to meet tax and environmental obligations.
The project, which is expected to boost local revenue, is under review by the Public Service Commission (filed Aug. 14).
The Medical Centers at Bowling Green and Albany have been recertified as SANE Ready hospitals by Med Center Health.
The Bowling Green facility is the only one in its district to earn the certification, and both hospitals maintain a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner on call for quality patient care.
In Bowling Green, six-year-old Tyler West survived leukemia thanks to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's advanced care, which gave him back his childhood and helped him now thrive as a college student.
The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway uses donations to fund life-saving cancer research and support families in need.
Coach Jason Foley led the Raiders to a 35-0 season-opening win at Warren East High School last Friday night as junior receiver Azzarrious Douglas scored two touchdowns and the defense forced turnovers; the team prepares to face Greenwood on Aug.
28.
The Warren East Raiders beat the visiting Ohio County Eagles on Saturday, Aug.
22, at Warren East High School — head coach Jason Foley credited the strong offense for the win.
Western Kentucky women's basketball head coach Greg Collins announced the Lady Toppers' non-conference slate for the 2026-27 season including 13 games (six at Diddle Arena), with an exhibition Top’r Treat event on Oct.
31 and tipoff against Chattanooga on Nov. 4.
High school football week one highlights and scores were released from games played Friday, Aug.
21 by Bowling Green Fireplace & Grill.
The Bowling Green Hot Rods won an 11-2 victory over Greensboro on Thursday at Bowling Green Ballpark — snapping a season-high five game losing streak.
With the team already in the playoffs, they will finish the series with games on Friday and Saturday.
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