Apparently, the weather is going to be fine this weekend? Hot and fine? At least through Sunday? We’re not holding our breath, partially because it’s too hot to do so. The WxOrNot website hasn’t been updated since they launched their mobile application (come on, guys, we love the website!) and they haven’t yet uploaded to YouTube today, so here’s a social media link. [WxOrNot]
Listen, it’s hot and it costs $150 just to go outside these days, so why not go to a free movie at the Capitol Theater? The Color Purple plays tonight (the 19th) at 7:00 P.M. Central. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief plays at 12:30 P.M. on the 23rd. The Lair of the White Worm plays at 6:30 P.M. on the 24th. The Pagemaster plays at 12:30 P.M. on June 30th. [Visit BG & Capitol BG]
The Bowling Green City Commission unanimously approved a zoning ordinance update Tuesday night after more than four hours of discussion, public comment and debate over possible data center development in the city. Data centers don’t create local jobs and the construction gigs don’t even go to local people. But let’s not act like we don’t need data centers – not AI centers – for modern life. We do. And we can develop them responsible when we’re all involved and aware of what local government is up to. [WBKO]
Kentucky workers feel drained by the summer heat but there are few safety rules in place to protect them. Kentucky workers, including UPS drivers and farmers, face dangerous summer heat as federal safety standards remain stalled. [Courier-Journal]
May voter registration statistics are in and for the first time since February 2025, when a purge of 230,000 voters took place, “Other” registrations (independents) fell a bit. Net registrations for the entire state only rose by 104, so here’s your reminder that not much is changing. Republican registration sits at 1,614,657, 48% of the electorate, grew by 3,747, a 0.23% increase. Democratic registration is currently 1,371,232, now just 41% of the electorate, fell by 3,305, a 0.24% decrease. There are 379,569 “Other” registered voters, 11% of the electorate, and those numbers fell by 338, a 0.09% decrease. [Press Release]
Babe, wake up, Rand Paul remembered that he “lives” in Bowling Green and has some thoughts. Data centers, and President Donald Trump’s deal that aims to end the war in Iran were among the items discussed by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., in a phone interview with the Daily News on Thursday. [BG Daily News]
The American Association for State and Local History proudly announces that the Kentucky Historical Society is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for Our Stories Our Service: Kentucky’s Women Veterans. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards are the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history. Judy Lyne also won the award for more than four decades of volunteer leadership in records preservation, genealogy and public history. [Press Release & AASLH]
The WKU Public Media team held an open house to promote the protection of public media. WKU Public Media provides free broadcasting to Bowling Green and distributes media that serves not just WKU but Kentucky as a whole. WKU Public Media operates WKU Public Radio, WKU Public Broadcasting Service and Hilltopper Sports Satellite Network. [WKU Herald]
Arguably one of the best programs to have never won a Kentucky high school softball state championship can now stake its claim as the best team ever to win one. South Warren, ranked No. 1 in both the state and the nation by at least one measure, shook its past years’ playoff demons and secured the first 45-0 season in KHSAA history with an 8-0 win Saturday over No. 3 Bullitt East in the championship game of the Softball State Tournament presented by UK HealthCare at John Cropp Stadium. [Herald-Leader]
We’re not sure what this “journalist” at NEWS40 is thinking but using AI to write this article, without any sort of disclosure, is wildly unethical and does a massive disservice to the community. If mainstream media can’t be up-front and honest, then it serves no purpose and can be subject to FCC fines and local station franchises can be impacted, losing access to public broadcast airwaves and all the privileges that affords. Be a real shame if community members started complaining when they spot AI use by lazy “journalists” like this. [WNKY]
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted (sugar-coated) unemployment rate for may was 4.5%, up from 4.3% in April. The Commonwealth’s civilian labor force was just 2,097,040 in May, down 556 people from April. The number of people employed was 2,003,656, down a whopping 4,314 from April. The number of unemployed Kentuckians still on the unemployment rolls was 93,384, up 3,758. But that won’t stop certain politicians trying to run for president from pretending that everything is stellar with our economy. [Press Release]
The Kentucky State Fair announced the lineup for the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series on Tuesday. The series runs from August 20-30 and will feature a mix of national and local acts, including JD Shelburne, Black Stone Cherry, Boys Like Girls, Ricky Skaggs and Foghat. [WKYT]
Did you know there’s a 90-minute walking tour conducted on the hilltop of WKU that promises to intrigue and entertain with spine-tingling stories of the paranormal? It’s about $24 per person, which is a lot, but you should probably go if you have the free time and some money to spend on entertainment. There’s a walk tonight and tomorrow night, just be sure to register online in advance. [Dr. Smith’s Spooky Stories]
Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday accelerated its dismantling of the Education Department, delegating much of its work to protect the nation’s at-risk students. The Department of Justice will take on enforcement of civil rights in education, while the Department of Health and Human Services will oversee special education, administration officials announced. With those moves, the Education Department has now carved away the vast majority of its functions for other agencies to handle. [WDRB]
Federal investigators are examining reports that a small plane lost part of its structure while still in flight before crashing in Warren County, killing two brothers from the Viola community. The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that preliminary information indicates a 1976 Cessna 177RG crashed around 12:15 p.m. in a field about five miles from Warren County Memorial Airport. [WZTV]
You already know what played out at the most recent Bowling Green Board of Commissioners meeting, right? Even if you don’t, you’ll probably want to watch or listen to the June 16, 2026 meeting. Some people are big mad about it all. But to the point we always make: If you aren’t paying attention, it’s partially your fault when things go sideways. [YouTube]