Today
in Bowling Green
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A head-on collision occurred Saturday evening on I-65 near mile marker 15 when a 1998 Cadillac driven by Garland Johnson (80) struck a 2017 Jaguar operated by Mesa Reinier (36), with Johnson pronounced dead at the scene and Reinier airlifted to a Nashville hospital. WBKO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Daily News revisited its three-part series on the 1948 murders at Murder Mansion — the series and follow-up book continue to draw interest from local true crime readers and clubs with an upcoming discussion at Lexington Public Library. The paper also introduced a new design that received positive reviews on Wednesday — minor issues remain as editors work to refine the update. Bowling Green Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Bowling Green was in decline until the TIF district spurred nearly $450 million in investments since 2008 that turned many old spaces into new local projects—like Bowling Green Ballpark—and will run until 2037. This effort has reshaped the downtown area into a more vibrant community. Bowling Green Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Johnny’s Red Storm, co-owned by John Cronin Jr. and Rick Pitino and ridden by Frankie Dettori, won the $1 million Kentucky Downs Juvenile Sprint yesterday — the colt led the race from start to finish and finished two lengths ahead of Obliteration. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ At Kentucky Downs in Franklin on August 31, trainer Rodolphe Brisset’s filly Meringue won a four-horse photo finish in the $1 million Juvenile Fillies race—jockey Luan Machado stayed on to secure a head victory over Red Beretta. Meringue earned $586,750 and showed promise on both turf and dirt for upcoming races. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Bowling Green Hot Rods lost 9—3 to the Greenville Drive on Sunday at Fluor Field in Greenville. The team has an off day today and will start a six—game series at home on Tuesday against the Asheville Tourists. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ On Saturday, WKU beat North Alabama 55—6 at Houchens-Smith Stadium, led by quarterback Maverick McIvor who threw for 305 yards and five touchdowns while the defense stopped all scoring. The win improved WKU’s season record to 2-0 and set up a road game at Toledo on Sept. 6. WNKY
- ➤ Western Kentucky women's soccer beat Union 5-1 on Sunday night at the WKU Soccer Complex—freshman Makenna Egan led with two goals and an assist while three teammates also scored, moving the team to a 3-2-0 record. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ On Saturday, Wimbledon Hawkeye won the $3.5 million G3 DK Horse Nashville Derby at Kentucky Downs by a head over Burnham Square. The British 3-year-old left Sunday morning for his flight back to England—earning jockey Frankie Dettori his second consecutive Derby win. Bowling Green Daily News
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Asheville Tourists vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods
12:05-1:35 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — Ticket required — Catch the action as the Asheville Tourists take on the Bowling Green Hot Rods in this exciting baseball match.
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Holley MoParty
1:00 AM – 12:59 AM — Beechbend Raceway Park — Check website for details — Join a thrilling automotive celebration filled with activities and excitement.
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WKU Volleyball vs. Vanderbilt
6:00 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Check site for ticket info — Witness an exciting matchup as WKU Volleyball takes on Vanderbilt.
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WKU Volleyball vs. Indiana
12:30 p.m. — E.A. Diddle Arena — Free entry — Catch the excitement as WKU Volleyball takes on Indiana in an afternoon match.
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Nevada Wolf Pack vs. WKU Hilltoppers Football
6-7:30 p.m. — Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium — Cost info not provided — Show your team spirit at WKU's Parent & Family Weekend while cheering for the Hilltoppers.
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Fall National M-WTCA Conference
All day — Holiday Inn University Plaza — Mention 'MTC' for hotel block discount — Engage with professionals at this essential fall conference in Bowling Green.
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Transformed by The Trials
11 PM – 1 AM — Bowling Green, KY — Proceeds benefit Pita’s Place — Experience powerful testimonies and soul-stirring music that inspire transformation.
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Warren Central Dragon Classic
5:35 p.m. — Warren Central High School — Free entry — Witness local marching bands compete in an exciting showcase of talent.
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Funky Disco Ball Painting Night
7-9 p.m. — White Squirrel Brewery — Ticket includes $5 drink voucher — Create a vibrant disco ball masterpiece while sipping your favorite brew.
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