Announcements

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

Traffic Impact Downtown BGKY Lights Up

Traffic Impact Downtown BGKY Lights Up

Dec 2, 2024

Summary: Increased traffic is expected in Downtown Bowling Green on Friday, Dec. 6 for Downtown BGKY Lights Up. Lighting ceremonies take place at varied locations and times with food trucks and children's activities happening from 5 to 8 pm. BG Trolley will provide a loop downtown during this time.

Traffic Impact Alert Jaycee Christmas Parade

Traffic Impact Alert Jaycee Christmas Parade

Dec 2, 2024

Summary: Traffic impacts are expected for the annual Christmas Parade and Miracle on College Street Mile in downtown Bowling Green on Saturday morning, December 7. Staging areas will be restricted to parade traffic only as early as 6 a.m. and approaches to the parade route itself will close by 8:45 a.m.

Downtown BGKY Lights Up

Downtown BGKY Lights Up

Dec 1, 2024

Summary: Your favorite Downtown BGKY family-friendly holiday event returns Friday, December 6. There will be lots to see and do in Downtown Bowling Green.

2025 Russell Sims Aquatic Center Early Pass Sale

2025 Russell Sims Aquatic Center Early Pass Sale

Dec 1, 2024

Summary: Russell Sims Aquatic Center will offer the Early Bird Season Pass Special Dec. 1, 2024-May 1, 2025. Choose to make a purchase for an individual pass or a family pass (4 members) or more. Need more information contact 270-393-3549.

Neighborhood Builders Awards Honors More Than Two Dozen Individuals & Organizations

Neighborhood Builders Awards Honors More Than Two Dozen Individuals & Organizations

Nov 27, 2024

Summary: The Department of Neighborhood & Community Services honored more than two dozen deserving nominees when it held its 22nd Neighborhood Builders Awards Banquet this week.

2025 Adult Winter Basketball League Registration

2025 Adult Winter Basketball League Registration

Nov 21, 2024

Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting registration online for Winter Adult Basketball League. There's a division for everyone and League spots fill up fast. Contact Pete Samios at 270-393-3624 or 270-393-3549 for more information.

Letters from Santa

Letters from Santa

Nov 18, 2024

Summary: F.O. Moxley Community Center is offering a personalized letter from Santa. Santa and his elves are busy working on his list for him to check twice! Registration is online until December 6 for all ages. If you need more information contact 270-393-3734.

2024 Veterans Holiday Wreath Program & Ceremony

2024 Veterans Holiday Wreath Program & Ceremony

Nov 14, 2024

Summary: Fairview Cemetery will be placing holiday wreaths in the Veterans' Sections of Fairview Cemetery #2, December 7 beginning at 9 am. The public is invited to participate in honoring our Veterans and their families during the holiday season. If you need more information contact 270-393-3607.

Traffic Impact Alert WKU Homecoming Parade & Big Red's Roar in Downtown BG

Traffic Impact Alert WKU Homecoming Parade & Big Red's Roar in Downtown BG

Nov 13, 2024

Summary: The WKU Homecoming Parade and Big Red's Roar will be on Friday night, Nov. 15 in Downtown Bowling Green. Parking will be impacted on Fountain Square as early as 2:00 p.m. to prepare for the pre-parade festivities that start at 4:00 p.m. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. from Cherry Hall.

Property taxes due Dec. 31

Property taxes due Dec. 31

Nov 8, 2024

Summary: Property taxes are due Dec. 31. The bills were mailed out Nov. 7. City property taxes have not been raised in more than 20 years.

Information, Photos Sought Regarding Historic Flooding of Jennings Creek

Information, Photos Sought Regarding Historic Flooding of Jennings Creek

Oct 31, 2024

Summary: Current and former residents of the Whispering Hills neighborhood and nearby neighbors are invited to share their observations of historic flooding of the Jennings Creek and any photos at an open house planned for Nov. 14.

Traffic Impact Alert BG 26.2 and Half Marathon

Traffic Impact Alert BG 26.2 and Half Marathon

Oct 30, 2024

Summary: BG 26.2 and a half marathon will take place Sunday, November 3, 2024. Information about the event, including course maps can be found at the event website located online at: https://www.bg262.com/

Traffic Impact for Halloween, Pumpkin Alley

Traffic Impact for Halloween, Pumpkin Alley

Oct 30, 2024

Summary: Traffic impacts are expected during trick-or-treating on Thursday, Oct. 31 for Pumpkin Alley in the Briarwood neighborhood and in other locations with seasonal displays. Drivers should use caution driving in neighborhoods at all times, but especially between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Traffic Impact for Scare On the Square, Other Events in Downtown BGKY

Traffic Impact for Scare On the Square, Other Events in Downtown BGKY

Oct 24, 2024

Summary: Traffic Impacts Expected Saturday, Oct. 26 for Scare On the Square, Other Events. All streets around Fountain Square will be closed from noon to 5:00 p.m.

Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival Planned for Saturday, Oct. 19

Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival Planned for Saturday, Oct. 19

Oct 11, 2024

Summary: The annual Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival will take place in Downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky on Saturday, October 19th starting at 11 am! This family-friendly fall event will have activities for ALL AGES and ABILITIES.

Traffic Impact for Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival on Oct. 19

Traffic Impact for Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival on Oct. 19

Oct 10, 2024

Summary: Traffic and parking impacts are expected in downtown Bowling Green for the annual Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival and associated events on Saturday, October 19.

Leaf pickup to begin soon

Leaf pickup to begin soon

Oct 7, 2024

Summary: The city is divided into 10 work zones, with each zone scheduled for two consecutive days of leaf pickup. Crews will not begin work in a zone before its scheduled date. If a zone is finished ahead of schedule, crews will backtrack to unfinished areas, starting with the oldest location.

Bowling Green is recognized for budget presentation

Bowling Green is recognized for budget presentation

Oct 1, 2024

Summary: The City of Bowling Green was given the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget for the 13th year in a row.

Nominate a Good Neighbor for a Neighborhood Builder Award

Nominate a Good Neighbor for a Neighborhood Builder Award

Oct 1, 2024

Summary: The City of Bowling Green Neighborhoods Division seeks nominations to recognize individuals, neighborhood groups and organizations who have had a positive impact for neighborhoods and for our community at large.

Christmas Marketplace

Christmas Marketplace

Sep 26, 2024

Summary: Make plans to join us Wednesday, December 4, 10am-6pm for our Christmas Marketplace.

Candlelight Tour

Candlelight Tour

Sep 25, 2024

Summary: On Saturday, December 14, 2024, 4:30-7:30pm, you are invited to learn about a traditional Victorian Christmas celebration as you move throughout the old Hobson House, beautifully lit by candles and antique lamps.

City of Bowling Green Named 2024 Kentucky League of Cities City Government of the Year

City of Bowling Green Named 2024 Kentucky League of Cities City Government of the Year

Sep 20, 2024

Summary: This prestigious award recognizes the city's exceptional efforts in fulfilling its mission. KLC will recognize Bowling Green during an awards ceremony at the 2024 KLC Conference & Expo in Lexington on Sept. 27.

Good Neighbor News for National Good Neighbor Day and More

Good Neighbor News for National Good Neighbor Day and More

Sep 18, 2024

Summary: We're celebrating National Good Neighbor Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 by encouraging residents to explore their neighborhoods. Read on for ideas and info.

Proyecto de ayuda a peatones para cruzar calles muy transitadas con más seguridad

Proyecto de ayuda a peatones para cruzar calles muy transitadas con más seguridad

Sep 17, 2024

Summary: Un proyecto financiado por subvenciones del gobierno federal que ayudara a peatones para cruzar una intersección muy transitada está previsto a completarse para el fin del mes.

Project helps pedestrians with safer passage across busy road

Project helps pedestrians with safer passage across busy road

Sep 16, 2024

Summary: A federally-funded grant project that will help pedestrians cross a busy intersection is expected to be complete by the end of the month.

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