Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, Bowling Green.
More than 1,100 runners took part in the 14th annual One Bad Mud Run at Phil Moore Park on Saturday, completing 26 muddy obstacles and raising over $65,000 for the Family Enrichment Center to help prevent child abuse, setting a record crowd.
WKU Restaurant Group is hosting a picnic today at Centennial Mall outside DSU from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate National Eat Outside Day with food trucks, games, and a free flower bouquet for the first 100 students.
Bowling Green Out of the Darkness Community Walk will take place on Oct.
18 at 1pm (registration starts at 11:30am) at Hot Rods Stadium, where families and dogs on leashes will join to support suicide prevention through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Plum Springs Baptist Church hosts its annual car show today featuring about 250-300 entries, a live auction, free meal and music to support its youth ministry.
Families and car enthusiasts are invited to join plus contribute to local faith programs and camps.
Bowling Green and Warren County returned to the Kentucky State Fair today after a 25-year absence — a milestone marked by Bowling Green's meltdown ice cream winning best in show for its unique ooey gooey woo-hooey flavor.
Riverview at Hobson Grove Historic House Museum is hosting the Spirit of Riverview Costume Gala on Friday, Oct.
23 from 6pm to 9pm at The Corvette Museum. Guests can enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar, live auction, games and a costume contest while supporting the museum (tickets cost $100 per person or $720 per table).
WKU froze the Ed Bohlander Scholarship Fund to meet House Bill 4 rules, prompting criticism from his family (Crystal Bohlander said the fund’s purpose remains unchanged).
The College Heights Foundation says it will consider resuming awards if the law changes.
The Builders Association of South Central Kentucky will host its Parade of Homes Sept.
17 — 20 with Registered Builders showcasing luxury and custom homes alongside co-sponsors FirstBank, Ferguson Home and WNKY News 40. Tickets cost $10, children under 12 get free admission and are available online and at the association office.
Ryan McCoy recorded three hits as the Hot Rods lost 10-3 to the Dash on Saturday at Truist Stadium in Winston-Salem.
The teams will finish their six-game set on Sunday (1 p.m. CT).
The Hot Rods split the series with a 5-4 win in Winston-Salem as Tony Santa Maria recorded two doubles + drove in two runs on Sunday at Truist Stadium.
The team will start its final regular series against the Greenville Drive on Tuesday at Bowling Green Ballpark.
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