Good morning, Bowling Green.

More than 1,000 community members gathered Wednesday night at Jackie Browning Park to honor Trooper Hayden Phillips (killed in the line of duty on Monday) as his children played baseball, uniting families and local law enforcement in a moving tribute.

Dreams Delivered Daily, a Kentucky nonprofit celebrating foster care birthdays, recently marked its 500th event in Bowling Green; the organization helps youth personalize their celebrations by choosing cake flavors, themes, and gifts + volunteers support the milestone across the state.

McDonald’s in Bowling Green will donate 10% of à la carte fry sales to Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland from Oct.

12 to Oct. 16 to support local food banks and pantries. Customers can help fight food insecurity by purchasing fries at participating locations.

Med Center Health Adult Day Center unveiled artwork Thursday (crafted by local artists Delaire Rowe and Sonja Byrd with clients) that will be featured in the charity ball silent auction on Oct.

30. All proceeds go to support center programs.

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated 29 businesses on Oct.

1 at the Knicely Conference Center (with AKFA Aluminum Solutions winning Business of the Year) while recognizing 24 projects that added $178 million in investment and 740 new jobs in the region.

WNKY marked 10 years of Throwback Thursday by airing over 500 local history stories since October 2016.

The program connects residents with treasured memories + highlights Bowling Green’s unique past.

On Thursday’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson joined Telia Butler and Tessa Norris to discuss plans for this year’s Harvest Fest.

The segment offered local insights into upcoming festival activities in the community.

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell in a letter urged Gov. Beshear to declare an energy emergency to suspend the ban on untaxed diesel fuel for farm vehicles during the 2026 fall harvest, citing similar measures adopted by Texas, Nebraska, and Louisiana to help lower fuel costs and stabilize food prices.

Fergie, who survived over a year outdoors after being abandoned, is up for adoption for $1 during Hill's Pet Nutrition's Home Sweet Homecoming event until Oct.

4 at the Warren County Humane Society. She needs a home with another dog and a fenced yard (call 270-842-8572) if interested.

The Bowling Green girls’ golf team carded a 319 on Wednesday at Bardstown Country Club at Maywood — finishing nine shots behind West Jessamine and two ahead of Taylor County.

The state finals will begin Oct. 8 at Bowling Green Country Club.

Kenzie Willen edged Chloe Witcher by one stroke in the Girls’ Region 3 Golf Tournament first round on Wednesday, Sept.

30 at Maywood in Bardstown; both qualified for the state finals next week at Bowling Green Country Club.