Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of October.
Good morning, Bowling Green.
BGPD warns drivers to expect road closures and delays Sunday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Bowling Green Marathon, which starts and ends on E.
8th Ave. at Center St. and will run as far north as E. 2nd Ave and as far south as University Blvd. (see marathon site for map).
The Chamber celebrated partner milestones across October with grand openings and ribbon cuttings, highlighted by Riverfront Park Phase 1 opening and Phase 2 groundbreaking on Oct.
28, plus events for Tech Golf (Oct. 6) and Goodwill Industries.
Students interested in joining the Mahurin Honors College attended Honors Application Night on Thursday, Oct.
29, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the MHC multipurpose room at WKU to meet peers, learn application and essay tips, and speak with HonorsToppers who guided students and guests.
Warren County homeowners get a 2% discount if property taxes are paid or postmarked before Sunday, Nov.
1; parks restarted youth flag football with 256 players and are upgrading playground turf. Household Hazardous Waste Day is today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lauren Avery Drive for households only.
A portrait dedication for former Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John D.
Minton Jr., a Bowling Green native who served 17 years on the court including 14 as chief justice, will be unveiled at the state Capitol on Nov. 6.
Meet Church, the Pet of the Day — a sweet gray-and-white cat with golden eyes who loves attention; visit Butler County Animal Shelter or call (270 526 2694) to inquire about adopting.
Ohio County High School's marching band advanced to the KMEA state semifinals for the first time since 2016 (they qualified at regionals) and will compete at the state semifinals representing the county.
Greenwood (20-1-4) will travel up I-65 to face No. 1 Central Hardin (23-0-3) in the KHSAA quarterfinal at 1 p.m. CDT.
The winner will advance to the state semifinal at Paul Laurence Dunbar in Lexington on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. CDT.
Western Kentucky opens its season Monday at 6:30 p.m. at E.A.
Diddle Arena against Morehead State, with ESPN+ carrying the game; the Hilltoppers, led by preseason POY Teagan Moore and returning scorers LJ Hackman, Armelo Boone, Kade Unseld and Lawson Rice, are favored to win CUSA.
Western Kentucky senior defender Alaina Nugier was named to the Conference USA All-Academic Team Friday after posting a 3.94 GPA as a nursing major and being admitted to nursing school, and she has started every match since Sept.
20; WKU will play at MTSU on Sunday at 5 p.m.
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