Good morning, Bowling Green.

The Center for Courageous Kids is hosting Be Courageous Bowling Green at Bowling Green Ballpark on Tuesday, Oct.

20, from 6 to 9 p.m. — the free event requires registration and offers a meet-and-greet, a screening of Toy Story 5, food vouchers, and playground and carousel access for children.

The Community Cat program expands to Allen County, offering Trap, Neuter and Release (TNR) services to help address cat overpopulation concerns.

On Thursday's Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson interviewed Liz Bernard Clark from the Boys & Girls Club about its expansion — a move that will boost local youth programs and community services.

Todd Riggs from Tre Pizza experienced a boost in business after local tourism officials installed wayfinding signs in Smiths Grove and social media posts highlighted his shop.

The increased exposure has attracted visitors from Mammoth Cave National Park and Buc-ee's to support his small business.

Downtown hosts the 10th Harvest Festival this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at venues including SOKY Center and Fountain Square.

Hourly pumpkin drops begin at 11:30, and a market with 300 craft vendors and 100 food trucks will occur as streets close from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Warren County Public Schools released its 2025-26 School Report Card showing all school levels earned a green rating, five-year-high reading scores, and a 96.7% graduation rate, and Superintendent Rob Clayton said the district remains dedicated+ to ongoing improvements.

Dr. Tamela Smith leads WKU’s Hilltopper History and Haunts walking tour this October — a tour that revives campus legends and ghost stories at landmarks like Van Meter Hall.

Warren County’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held Saturday, Oct.

31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 999 Lauren Avery Drive — residents can drop off batteries, chemicals and other approved items for recycling or repurposing by local partners.

Officers and civilians held the first annual Phillips Hero Workout of the Day at Warren East on Thursday morning to honor late Trooper Hayden Phillips, who died Sept.

28. The event, featuring exercises linked to his badge number and age, will be held every Sept. 28 to celebrate his legacy.

Local mental health advocates are hosting the Walk with Us to Prevent Suicide, Out of the Darkness Community Walk (morning and midday sessions) at Dugas Park to offer support and share resources.

The event aims to bring community members together for a hopeful cause.

WKU Hilltopper Basketball announced television assignments and tip times for the 2026-27 season—featuring 10 nationally televised games on CBS Sports Network, ESPN2, and FS1.

The exhibition against Bowling Green is set for Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. CT at Diddle Arena.

Western Kentucky beat Sam Houston 16-3 on Wednesday at Elliott T.

Bowers Stadium in Huntsville (Texas), earning their first road win this season and improving to 2-1 in Conference USA play.