Good morning, Bowling Green.

The Family Enrichment Center launches an educational campaign on the TEN-4 bruising rule to spot early signs of child abuse among infants and toddlers; community partners & local officials will meet Tuesday, Sept.

22 at 10 a.m. at 200 E. Fourth St. to proclaim Oct. 4 as Awareness Day.

Frank Smothers—a Kentucky racing icon—celebrated his 100th birthday on Labor Day at The Bungalows in Bowling Green.

He spent decades as a jockey and track custodian and earned his GED at 82, leaving a lasting mark on the community.

Ruby Branch Farms ended its popular sunflower maze this past weekend and is set to launch fall events + family activities at the farm, offering local families more ways to enjoy the season.

The Warren County Public Library hosted The Library Rocks! concert at The Capitol theatre on Saturday, Sept.

12, 2026, attracting families and college students who enjoyed sets by Manami, Knifey, and Twin Fang—boosting community spirit for a vibrant punk rock night.

Mama Ruby Productions hosted the Fool Moon Sisters’ Bazaar at the National Corvette Museum on Saturday, Sept.

12, featuring handmade goods, tarot readings, and live dance performances that celebrated local arts and spiritual services. Vendors, including Pragmatic Designs LLC, offered jewelry, candles, and more.

Ogden College Dean David Brown discussed the institution’s future with the Herald editorial board on Friday, Sept.

11 at Ogden College Hall—he outlined plans to boost research, hands-on learning and community involvement with a new student advisory committee.

Journalist Shane Bauer will receive the Fleischaker/Greene Award for Courageous International Reporting today at 5 p.m. in Gary Ransdell Hall’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences auditorium at WKU; journalism professor Becca Andrews will present the award recognizing Bauer’s investigative reporting on the Syrian civil war.

On Sept. 10, students, staff, and guest speakers met at DSU's third floor to discuss data centers and Flock cameras.

City commissioners explained that a proposal for a six-month moratorium on data center permits was defeated by a 3—2 vote and urged residents to attend council meetings.

Gov. Andy Beshear will speak at the Capitol on Tuesday, Sept.

29 at a free Warren County Public Library event to discuss his book, Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with 500 pre-signed copies (others can watch outdoors on College Street).

Med Center Health held its 16th annual NICU reunion today in Bowling Green, inviting families to reconnect with the neonatal intensive care unit staff who cared for their babies.

The event allowed staff to see how the babies are thriving while families expressed heartfelt gratitude.

A home in the South Haven community featuring 3 bedrooms, a bonus room and 2 bathrooms is being given away as part of WBKO's St. Jude Dream Home Special Giveaway.

The property is valued at $450,000 and measures about 2,300 sqft.

Eastern Kentucky’s volleyball team beat WKU 3-1 at the Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic last Saturday at E.A.

Diddle Arena. WKU coach Travis Hudson said the loss shows the team needs to improve before their upcoming conference play.