Good morning, Bowling Green.

Potter Gray students raised over $3,300 on Friday to help classmate Troyce (7) who is battling heart failure and waiting for a heart donor.

Organizer Ashley Storey said parents, teachers, and peers joined in showing support with heartfelt messages.

Sam Freeman (a Russellville native) opened Barren River Typewriter on Lovers Lane in Bowling Green to repair and sell vintage typewriters.

He works on models such as a Remington once used by his grandfather and plans live streams for repair tips.

Amber Turner from The Public Theatre Of Kentucky (a regional arts venue) joined Ashlee Wilson on Monday's Sunrise Spotlight to discuss the upcoming production of Perfect Wedding.

The show is expected to be staged soon in Bowling Green.

Med Center Health is the first hospital in south-central Kentucky to use the new minimally invasive vascular surgery with the FDA-approved Neuroguard IEP* system.

The procedure treats carotid artery disease by restoring blood flow and reducing stroke risk, allowing patients to go home the same day.

Western Kentucky’s women's soccer team won a 2-0 match against Ball State on Sunday at the WKU Soccer Complex — Maggie Bellair scored the goal that doubled the lead while the defense secured a shutout.

Tony Santa Maria had three hits and reached base four times but the Hot Rods lost 7 to 2 to the Grasshoppers on Saturday night at Bowling Green Ballpark.

The six game series finished on Sunday afternoon.

Many high school football teams secured wins Friday night as South Warren, led by quarterback Camden Page with four touchdown passes at Lexington Christian Academy, and Butler County, Glasgow, Logan County, Barren County and Whites Creek claimed victories.

Several matchups will continue on Aug. 28 at home and away.

Armani Byrd, a Warren Central forward, committed to join WKU’s basketball team on Friday and plans to sign in November and visit in September (honoring a family legacy).

The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 10.6 points last season and will focus on his senior year and postseason goals.

The Bowling Green Purples won 34-7 over the Bullitt East Chargers on Saturday evening at Western Kentucky University, marking their first opening weekend win since 2022.

The team will face the St. Xavier Tigers in Louisville on Friday, Aug. 28 to build on their win.

Western Kentucky coach Hank Plona announced the men's basketball nonconference schedule, which will start with an exhibition game versus Bowling Green on Oct.

20 at E.A. Diddle Arena. The season opener will be held against Morehead State on Nov. 2 at home.

On Sunday, Aug. 23, the Greensboro Grasshoppers beat the Hot Rods 11-5 at Bowling Green Ballpark after scoring six runs in extra innings—key plays included a two-run shot and a grand slam.

The Hot Rods will start a six-game series in Winston-Salem on Tuesday.