Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
Good morning, Bowling Green.
🏘️ Community
Warren County Public Library held its annual book sale at the Bob Kirby Branch and raised $17,212.25 to support Friends of the Library programs for Summer and Winter Reading, with nearly 712 volunteer hours logged.
Bowling Green's Skylar Thompson was named one of 50 recipients of FosterClub’s 2026 Outstanding Young Leader Award in recognition of her work in foster care; she now helps open new foster homes and advocates for policy change.
BGWC Humane Society showcased its Pet of the Week (a pet now available for adoption) at the shelter near downtown.
Community members are invited to visit the facility for more details on pet care and adoption options.
🎭 Culture
Ashlee Wilson hosted Wednesday’s Sunrise Spotlight with Elizabeth Calcaterra from the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center to discuss this year’s Over the Edge.
🎓 Education
The City of Bowling Green announced the second Downtown BGKY Ambassador Academy cohort, a free program that connects WKU students with leadership, community service and professional development downtown.
Orientation kicks off Sept. 30.
🏛️ Government
The Plano Fire Department received a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $152,380 to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus, air packs, bottles and masks + upgrade its critical equipment to protect both firefighters and the community.
🏥 Health
The Medical Center is offering a new radiopharmaceutical therapy for metastatic prostate cancer that binds to PSMA — reducing radiation to healthy tissue.
The treatment is now available for eligible patients.
🏈 Sports
Western Kentucky’s men’s golf team finished second at the GMAC Invitational Tuesday in Birmingham with a strong 7-under par round that helped secure four top-20 finishes — they will compete at the three-day Badger Invitational in Madison starting Sunday.
Western Kentucky’s volleyball team will start Conference USA play with two games against New Mexico State, meeting at 7 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Coach Travis Hudson said his team bounced back with a win and is ready for a tough weekend.
Warren Central and Greenwood will clash at Greenwood High School on Friday in a Class 5A District 2 football game, as both teams seek a win for better playoff chances (Warren Central recently won 47-7 while Greenwood lost 24-14).
Bowling Green's girls' golf team set a school record with 6-over par 290 and placed all five golfers in the top seven at Tuesday's Region 3 Tournament at Crosswinds Golf Course.
The team will prepare for the KHSAA state championship on Sept. 30 at Bardstown Country Club.
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