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in Bowling Green
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bowling Green man, Timmy Ray Cowles, pleaded not guilty to a second-degree manslaughter charge in Warren Circuit Court last week after fatally punching Brad Bunger at Dolphie's Lounge on Feb. 22—his attorney said he expects new evidence to show the force used was justifiable. Bowling Green Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky University's SAV-Y program gives students with intellectual disabilities a three-year pathway to learn social skills, academics, and job training. Enrollment grew from two to eight in its first year—showing that local demand for accessible education is being met. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 4, motorcycles will escort buses carrying Vietnam veterans from Southcentral Kentucky to Frankfort—where Mayor Todd Alcott and Warren County Judge-Executive Doug Gorman will read a proclamation at Aviation Heritage Park before a ceremony honors the veterans as part of the 50th anniversary commemoration. Bowling Green Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Troubleshooting won the Grade 1 Ainsworth Franklin-Simpson Stakes at Kentucky Downs on September 6, giving trainer Greg Foley his first Grade 1 win in a 40-year career. Jockey Tyler Gaffalione guided the horse past strong competitors — a key victory that could impact future races. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Emilien Pitre and Angel Mateo led the Bowling Green Hot Rods to a 6-2 win against the Asheville Tourists on Sunday at Bowling Green Ballpark—key hits changed an early deficit into a strong finish. The team will travel to Spartanburg for Game 1 of the best-of-three South Atlantic League Divisional Series with a start time to be announced. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Midway Racing’s favored Street Beast won by seven lengths in the $1 million Global Tote Juvenile Mile at Kentucky Downs on Sunday — the horse paid $4.08 to win and showed strong speed on the track. Kentucky Downs will host one more day of racing on Wednesday with the $2 million Blackwood Distilling Dueling Grounds Oaks. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ At Kentucky Downs in Franklin, Plensa won the $2 million Exacta Systems Gun Runner Stakes on Saturday, September 6, as trainer Rusty Arnold made a last-minute entry and jockey Florent Geroux guided the 22-1 longshot to a one-length victory. He improved his record to 2-2-1 in six starts, and the win marked a smart move by his connections. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Shisospicy won the Grade 2 AGS Music City at Kentucky Downs in Franklin on September 6—she finished three lengths ahead of stablemate Cloe and improved her record to five wins from eight starts. The filly is set to run in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Del Mar on November 1. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Epic Ride won at Kentucky Downs on September 6 by two lengths over favored Lagynos to earn trainer John Ennis his first graded-stakes win in the $2.5 million FanDuel TV Mint Millions Invitational. Jockey Edgar Morales guided the four-year-old from a 14 to 1 starting price to run steadily on grass—marking a turning point in his racing performance. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Stellify, owned by Elements Racing, George Messina and Michael Lee, won the $2 million Light & Wonder Ladies Marathon Invitational at Kentucky Downs in Franklin on Saturday, September 6. The 4-year-old filly recorded her fourth consecutive win under jockey Florent Geroux—marking her stakes debut after a front-running win 10 days earlier. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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