Good morning, Bowling Green.

BRADD is reviving Community Emergency Response Teams in 10 counties with a $140,000 grant that funds training and supplies — including first aid kits, pop-up tents, and protective gear — to support local emergency management.

Volunteer groups will fill gaps during disasters like floods, fires, and severe storms.

Actor and stuntman Kevin Foster joined Ashlee Wilson on Friday’s SOKY Speaks to discuss his upcoming appearance this weekend at Skeleton’s Lair.

WKU celebrated the launch of the CAYA ARCH Institute today at the College of Health and Human Services, made possible by a $1.375 million gift from CAYA Collaborative Care Inc. The new center will unite research with clinical training to address local community health needs.

Bowling Green Independent Schools is set to use a $10,000 award from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to purchase additional locally produced food during the 2026-27 school year, as part of the Farm to School Stars Recognition Program (the district is one of three statewide winners).

Bowling Green Police Department will host its first Burmese Community Police Academy this November, giving local Burmese speakers a behind-the-scenes look at police operations.

Registration is free but spots are limited.

The annual Out of the Darkness Walk returns on Sunday at Bowling Green Ballpark to honor loved ones lost to suicide and support mental health awareness (check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 1 p.m.).

Med Center Health received $4.2 million from the Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation on Friday, Oct.

16 to fund its Guardian Angel program for reduced-cost dental and medical care for local children. The program will be renamed to honor the Tinchers, whose support has reached nearly $6 million.

Matthew 25 will hold the Bowling Green AIDS Walk on Oct.

31 at Preston Miller Park to raise HIV awareness and support patient services while celebrating 30 years of care — the free community event features resource booths, food, and family activities.

Local breast cancer survivor Lynn Reker, diagnosed in her 40s, fought her disease with aggressive treatment plus a double mastectomy and now promotes regular checkups during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Bowling Green.

She highlights the role of family support and a positive outlook in overcoming cancer.

Med Center Health Foundation in Bowling Green received a $4.2 million donation from the Robert and Mary Tichner Charitable Foundation, which will fund pediatric medical, dental + orthodontic care for local children via the Guardian Angel Children’s Services Endowment.

The donation builds on earlier gifts to serve families in need.

Greenwood High School held a tribute night for former player Tel Tel Long before its football game against Bowling Green on Friday at 7 p.m. The event featured a Tel-gating celebration and remembrance shirts sales to support Long's family.

Region 4 Soccer Tournaments will begin on Sunday with the boys’ tournament at Franklin-Simpson and the girls’ tournament at Warren East.

The boys’ bracket starts at 3 p.m. when Bowling Green’s District 14 runner-up faces Russell County’s champion.

WKU volleyball (13-6) swept Middle Tennessee in 3-0 sets on Friday at E.A.

Diddle Arena as standout plays by Kaira Knox drove the win. The Hilltoppers will host the Grow the Game Showcase and Alumni Day today at 1:00 p.m. CT followed by a men’s exhibition.