Announcements
The following is a list of announcements made by the City of Bowling Green over the last year.
Traffic Impact for MedCenter Health 10K Classic Sept. 14
Sep 11, 2024
Summary: Traffic impacts are expected in and near downtown Bowling Green and WKU Campus due to the MedCenter Health 10K Classic Races on Saturday morning, Sept. 14.
Traffic Impact Alert for BG FiestaVal Sept 13-15
Sep 11, 2024
Summary: A portion of Clay Street near West 12th Avenue will be closed for pedestrian safety for this weekend's BG Fiestaval at 1200 Clay Street. The closure will be in effect beginning as early as Friday morning, Sept. 13 at 7 am and reopening nightly around 10:30 p.m.
2024 Fall Indoor Volleyball League Registration
Sep 5, 2024
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation will be accepting registration for 2024 Fall Indoor Volleyball beginning Sept. 5. Registration is online. The deadline for registration is Sept. 29. For more information, please contact 270-393-3624.
2024 Fall Break Camp Registration @ F.O. Moxley
Sep 5, 2024
Summary: Registration begins Monday, September 16 online for Fall Break Camp @ F.O. Moxley at 10 am. Fun, games, arts & crafts, music, dance and a field trip are planned for youth ages 5-13. Space is limited. For more information contact Braxton Sowell at 270-393-3734.
Board of Commissioners to hold special call session
Aug 30, 2024
Summary: The public is invited to attend a special call work session of the City Board of Commissioners Sept. 5. at Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Traffic Impact Expected Saturday as Corvette Caravan, National Corvette Museum's 30th Anniversary Celebration Comes to Downtown BGKY
Aug 29, 2024
Summary: Traffic impact is expected on Saturday, Aug. 31 as the National Corvette Museum's 30th Anniversary Celebration drives into downtown Bowling Green for its Hall of Fame ceremony at SKYPAC and a free concert featuring Generation Radio at Circus Square Park.
Traffic Impact Alert for Labor Day Run for Sight 5K
Aug 29, 2024
Summary: The Labor Day Run for Sight 5K, 2K and Bubble Run will have traffic impacts in the area of Covington Woods Park on Monday, September 2 between 7 and 11 a.m.. Exercise caution and patience if traveling streets in the vicinity.
Traffic Impact for Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 25
Aug 21, 2024
Summary: Drivers should use caution and share the road in the vicinity of Preston Miller Park, Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Glen Lily Road, Barren River Road, and Morgantown Road for the Bowling Green Sprint Triathlon on Sunday morning, August 25.
Bowling Green Fire Chief named Chief of the Year
Aug 21, 2024
Summary: Congratulations to Bowling Green Fire Department Chief Justin Brooks who was named Chief of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs this morning.
Fall Tennis Camp Registration
Aug 21, 2024
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for Fall Tennis Camp online. Session dates are available for Youth (6-16) and Adults (17+) during April and May. For more information contact 270-393-3624.
2024 Veterans Parade
Aug 16, 2024
Summary: Bowling Green and Warren County invite you to the 2024 Veterans Parade on Saturday, November 9 at 10 am. It is free to participate and attend. Parade entries are being accepted online until October 18. Need more info. contact 270-393-3549.
2024-2025 Youth Basketball League Registration
Aug 13, 2024
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is now accepting registration online for Youth Basketball for boys and girls. Divisions offered are 1st-12th Grade. If you need more information, contact 270-393-3573.
FEMA may contact you by text to schedule inspection
Aug 8, 2024
Summary: Anyone who has applied for FEMA assistance from the May 21-27 storms may receive communications from FEMA Read below to learn how they will contact you.
Work to begin on West End Greenways project
Jul 19, 2024
Summary: This project will feature greenways on Veterans Memorial from Kentucky Street to Gordon Avenue and on Gordon Avenue from Veterans Memorial to Double Springs Road.
Reception for new U.S. Citizens
Jul 11, 2024
Summary: The City of Bowling Green is hosting a reception to recognize individuals who have become naturalized United States Citizens since September 2023. The annual Reception for New Americans will take place on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green, KY.
City's annual financial report recognized for excellence
Jul 3, 2024
Summary: For the 18th consecutive year, the City of Bowling Green has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Intersection of Westen Street and Highland Way to close for construction
Jun 14, 2024
Summary: The latest roundabout project is expected to be complete before the start of the school year. The detour route and signage will be in place.
Duncan Hines Days 2024 Recap
Jun 14, 2024
Summary: At least 17,400 people attended a Duncan Hines Days event, representing at least 15 states based on zip code tracking, and a conservative economic impact of $2.96 million was spent in the BG/WC area. This community development event continues to improve our quality of life.
City celebrates graduates of Academy for New Americans
Jun 12, 2024
Summary: The City of Bowling Green will host a graduation ceremony on Friday, June 14 at 12 p.m. for the 29 graduates from its sixth cohort of the Academy for New Americans, making it the largest graduating class to date.
Storm debris pickup begins today
Jun 10, 2024
Summary: All vegetative debris should be placed near the curb for pick up. Do not park a car or in any way place the debris behind or near something that will block access to it. Inaccessible debris will not be picked up.
Governor announces $223M investment in affordable housing with 635 units in Bowling Green and Warren County
Jun 3, 2024
Summary: This historic announcement for Bowling Green and Warren County is the culmination of collaborative efforts during the last couple of years with city staff, state agencies, tax-credit developers, and our elected officials.
Storm debris pickup to begin June 10
May 28, 2024
Summary: The City will begin storm debris pickup for vegetative debris only on June 10. Neighborhood schedules to be announced at a later date.
BGFD seeks lateral transfers
May 10, 2024
Summary: Applicants currently employed as a full-time firefighter with another department who have at least two consecutive years of full-time, paid firefighter experience are encouraged to apply for the lateral transfer program at BGFD.
Members of Silver Sneakers share culture at International Party
Apr 26, 2024
Summary: Silver Sneakers recently hosted their second annual International Party celebrating diversity and camaraderie among its members.
BGCAN Spring Rally of the Neighborhoods Focuses on Public Works
Apr 26, 2024
Summary: BGCAN's Spring Rally of the Neighborhoods will feature Public Works Director Andy Souza and Operations Manager Ryan Johnson, along with an update on Neighborhood Services.
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