Okay, here’s what you really want to know about the weather: It’s going to be fantastic out there today. Tonight and into Saturday we may experience some scattered shower and storm shenanigans and the humidity is gonna return. Take advantage of the outdoors while you can! [WxOrNot]
Hey, local law enforcement, applications are open for $2.1 million in federal grant funding to fight drug trafficking in Kentucky. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Association Grant allows you (and even non-profit organizations) to purchase resources, provide programming and ensure your officers can help remediate this nightmare. You’ve got until 4:00 P.M. Central on August 20, 2026 to get your application in via the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet’s electronic grants management system. You may also contact grants management staff at CJSAC@ky.gov for assistance. Awards are announced in September and funds get released on October 1. We’re sharing this here because we know it’ll get your attention. [Press Release]
Y’all know there’s a massive drug problem locally, so you’ll likely recognize what a positive step this is for the community. The Barren River District Health Department has added a new free Naloxone Box, also known as Narcan, outside the Warren County Health Department, located at 1109 State Street, to help save lives by reversing opioid overdoses. [WBKO]
Pawpaw Ale-8, a popular Kentucky-inspired soft drink, is returning to store shelves. According to a July 20 Ale-8-One Facebook post, the beverage that “blew in from the (Kentucky) tropics” will be available for a limited time. [Courier-Journal]
Targeted by Trump administration initiatives, key funds feeding local children have faced ongoing reductions and cancellations, with the potential for deeper losses — across food stamps, school district meals, farm-to-table foods for students and food assistance for low-income people. In Warren County, 1,232 fewer children received food stamps last month compared to before the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s biggest changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) took effect Nov. 1, according to Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services data from October to June. [BG Daily News]
During a June 2026 demonstration documented by InvestigateTV, a Condor camera mounted on a public trail pivoted, followed, and zoomed on a passing reporter in real time. Standing nearby, a Flock Safety representative was asked directly: “You’re saying Flock does not track people, correct?” The answer was no — even as the screen showed otherwise. [Gadget Review]
Glasgow High School junior Trace Brooking has been selected as the new non-voting student member of the Kentucky Board of Education. His one-year term on the state board began July 1 and will run through June 30, 2027, according to the Kentucky Department of Education. [Glasgow News 1]
Call us crazy (really, it’s fine if you want to) but it seems like a prominent state university should be able to resolve a matter like this a little more privately and with less pain for all involved. Victory Vaka, a WKU defensive lineman recently removed from the team following the death of his mother and after the team said he failed to report, has released a statement detailing his perspective on the situation. [WKU Herald]
Seems like a prime opportunity for Bowling Green and Warren County to lead the way in Southern Kentucky. The city of Newport in Northern Kentucky has decided to stop using Flock Safety cameras in its community, citing public feedback as one of the reasons for no longer using the cameras. Newport said the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Chatrie vs. United States was also a factor in their decision to stop using Flock cameras. [Herald-Leader]
Former Kentucky House Democratic leader and former senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear, Rocky Adkins, announced Tuesday that he is running for governor in 2027. According to a campaign news release, Adkins is entering the race after nearly four decades in public service. His campaign says he plans to focus on issues including education, health care, job creation and lowering costs for Kentuckians. [WNKY]
Welp, the Labor Cabinet has released county unemployment data and we now know why the governor has been on a hype spree this week. Unemployment rates increased in 116 of Kentucky’s 120 counties, decreased slightly in Owsley and Russell Counties and remained the same in both Bracken and Harlan. Lowest: Woodford 4.5%; Cumberland 4.6%; Campbell, Fayette, Kenton, Scott 4.7%; Boone and Shelby 4.8%; Franklin 4.9%; Clark, Graves, Jessamine, Oldham, Todd, Trimble 5%. Highest: Martin 10.6%; Wolfe 10.4%; Magoffin 9.6%; Elliott and Lewis 9.5%; Jackson 8.5%; Lawrence 8.2%; Carter 8.1%; Pike 7.9%, Knott 7.8%. Keep this reality in mind the next time a politician tries to tell you Kentucky’s economy is booming. We share information like this because no one else does and because we want local businesses to thrive. [Press Release]
We’re never going to financially recover from this. Joseph “Joe Exotic” Maldonado, the star of the Netflix documentary series “Tiger King,” has been moved to a federal prison in Lexington. The information was announced on Maldonado’s official Facebook page on Friday informing fans they could direct letters to him to Lexington’s Federal Medical Center.[WKYT]
Ever been to Natural Bridge? You should go this fall. Living Archaeology Weekend is an award-winning, immersive experience in Kentucky’s famous Red River Gorge. It uses archaeological evidence to inform diverse demonstrations of the region’s Native and Pioneer technologies and lifeways. Visitors learn about the area’s rich cultural traditions and gain insights into past people’s lives and experiences. September 18-19, 2026. [Living Archeology Weekend]
University of Louisville professors are telling the public to take precautions, not panic, when it comes to West Nile Virus. Mark Burns, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Louisville Division of Infectious Diseases, says people shouldn’t panic about West Nile virus, but they should take mosquito bites seriously, especially if they’re older or have a weakened immune system. [WAVE3]
This is not a drill, kids, so hurry up and clear your entire Saturday. The Capitol is running a Lord of the Rings trilogy movie marathon. Fellowship of the Ring is at 11:00 A.M. The Two Towers plays at 3:00 P.M. The Return of the King starts at 7:00 P.M. You know what to do. [Capitol Theater]
If movies aren’t your think and you don’t like air conditioning, you can also go to the SOKY Fair. Tonight and tomorrow night are the last for the year. Runs 6:00 P.M. til 10:00 P.M. daily and admission is $20. The fair is a community project brought to you by the Bowling Green/Warren County Jaycees & SOKY Fair Board. [SOKY Fair]
If you aren’t keeping up with local government, we don’t know what to tell you other than you’re making a massive mistake. Start by watching or listening to the latest Bowling Green Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting from July 21, 2026. Really. Just do it. If you don’t know what’s going on, you’re making your own life more difficult than it needs to be. [YouTube]