Good morning, Bowling Green.

The Bowling Green Police Department mourned the loss of retired K9 Axel who served with Captain James Lewis from 2017 until his 2023 retirement — Axel later became a cherished family pet and symbol of local service.

The Kentucky Partnership for Farm Family Health and Safety has announced plans to honor local farmers and their families by recognizing their hard work.

More details on the recognition event will be shared as organizers finalize the schedule.

Today, the Daily News carries a special section on page C1 that highlights local history (with insights on artist Joe Downing, historic train stations and a mystery about a WWII veteran) and previews WKU football season.

Pick up the paper to explore the past and future of local stories.

Bowling Green Hot Rods lost 5-1 to Greenville Drive on Saturday afternoon at Bowling Green Ballpark (Drive scored four runs in the sixth inning with three homers).

The Hot Rods will face the Drive again on Sunday at 1:05 p.m.

Western Kentucky’s volleyball team lost five sets to Dayton in the Beavercreek Invitational on Saturday afternoon at the Nutter Center — Kate Rush recorded 11 kills and 41 assists — and the Hilltoppers will begin a six-match homestand Thursday at E.A.

Diddle Arena.

Bowling Green’s football team lost 51—44 to Scott County in a competitive shootout on Friday at Bowling Green High School; Jett Reynolds ran for three touchdowns and Anthony Davis threw for 327 yards.

The Purples will face South Warren on Sept. 11.

Nine college teams will compete at 8:30 a.m. today at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park in Bowling Green as part of the Collegiate Racing Series for championship points, offering free public viewing and a showcase of racing talent + engineering skills.

WKU men's basketball assistant coach Darryl Jackson was named to VIP Bowling Green Magazine's 40 Under 40 list on Friday, recognizing his impact on both athletics and academics during his four seasons with the program.

He said he felt honored to represent Bowling Green through his work with the Hilltoppers.

South Warren reset with a 42-7 win over Greenwood on Friday at South Warren High School.

The Spartans built a 21-0 first-half lead and improved their record to 13-2, with coach Brandon Smith noting the team’s adjustments after last week’s loss.

Western Kentucky’s volleyball team swept Wright State 3-0 Friday night at the Nutter Center in Dayton — with Kaira Knox recording 10 kills to help extend a 3-0 road record.

Warren East’s defense held Central Hardin scoreless for a 21-0 win Friday night on the road; standout players included Weston Akins with nine tackles (Azzarrious Douglas topped rushing with 81 yards and a touchdown).

Warren East will host rival Warren Central on Sept. 11.

Bowling Green Hot Rods earned a 3-2 victory in extra innings Friday night at Bowling Green Ballpark when outfielder Jhon Diaz hit a walk-off single against Greenville Drive.

The win, the team's second consecutive walk-off, set up their penultimate regular season game Saturday at 4:05 p.m.