Announcements

The following is a list of announcements made by the City of Bowling Green over the last year.

Board of Commissioners to hold special call session

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.

2024 Biddy Ball Registration-Extended

2024 Biddy Ball Registration-Extended

Aug 30, 2024

Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation has extended registration for 2024 Biddy Ball until September 13. Registration is online. Spots will fill up fast. Contact 270-393-3734 for more information.

2024 Biddy Cheerleading Registration-Extended

2024 Biddy Cheerleading Registration-Extended

Aug 30, 2024

Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation has extended registration for 2024 Biddy Cheer until September 13. Registration is online. Contact 270-393-3734 for more information.

Traffic Impact Expected Saturday as Corvette Caravan, National Corvette Museum's 30th Anniversary Celebration Comes to Downtown BGKY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

2024 Flag Football League Registration

2024 Flag Football League Registration

Jul 31, 2024

Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting registration online for 2024 Adult Flag Football League until September 6. Men's and Coed 7 v 7 Divisions are offered. For more information contact 270-393-3624.

Work to begin on West End Greenways project

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.

Adult Dodgeball League Registration

Adult Dodgeball League Registration

Jul 12, 2024

Summary: Bowling Green Parks & Recreation is accepting registration for Dodgeball for Coed and Men's teams until September 13. For more information contact 270-393-3624.

Reception for new U.S. Citizens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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