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in Bowling Green
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Labor Day, many dedicated runners and community members gathered at Covington Woods Park to support the Bowling Green Noon Lions Club's 36th annual Run for Sight—raising funds for local causes and strengthening ties among volunteers and organizers. WNKY
- ➤ JC’s Barber Shop marked 76 years in business on Saturday with its second annual Heritage Festival block party in Shake Rag, featuring live music, food, scholarships for barber students, and free haircuts for local families. The shop has been a community landmark since it was founded in 1949. WNKY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, September 1, Kentucky State Police said a collision on I-65 near the 15-mile northbound marker left 80-year-old Garland Johnson dead when his 1998 Cadillac hit Mesa Reinier’s 2017 Jaguar just before 5 p.m.—Mesa Reinier was airlifted to Tristar Skyline Medical Center for treatment. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Cemetery Road and Hunts Lane closed the roadway in Warren County—officials are investigating the incident. WNKY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Quinton Hampton, 39, of Auburn is set to begin his jury trial on Wednesday in Warren Circuit Court after being accused of fatally shooting Darrius Wickware, 30, outside a Bowling Green residence at Brookwood Mobile Home Park on Dec. 30, 2023—he also faces charges of tampering with physical evidence and being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green city commissioners will hold the first reading today on a new ordinance that tightens rules for massage businesses to help block sex trafficking. The measure requires a $50 annual license—background checks and inspections are needed—to aid police in stopping operations tied to six trafficking cases since 2017. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Today, the Bowling Green/Warren County Metropolitan Planning Organization approved its 2050 Transportation Plan that outlines 45 projects and 61 additional proposals such as bike lanes and traffic lights to address future growth. The plan will be submitted to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet while short-range projects slated for 2026—2030 are estimated at over $100 million. Bowling Green Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WKU football beat North Alabama 55 to 6 on August 30th after quarterback Maverick McIvor scored five touchdowns—boosting local excitement, while WKU volleyball won two of three games at the WKU Invitational. NFL predictions forecast a competitive season as fans look forward to upcoming matchups. College Heights Herald
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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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