The entire weekend is going to be so wet you’ll wish you had a dehumidifier with you at all times. Several rounds of strong storms are anticipated through Saturday. Flash flooding is happening all over. So stay safe and have those rain bonnets handy as you leave the Cut n Curl. [WxOrNot]
Barkmore Pet Daycare and Boarding has introduced what it says is the first 24/7 pet microchip scanner in Bowling Green, giving the public a free resource to identify lost pets at any hour — even when vet offices and shelters are closed. Savannah Dillard, owner of Barkmore Pet Daycare and Boarding, said the idea came from a personal experience. [WBKO]
It’s incredibly disappointing that Governor Andy Beshear appointed Sadiqa Reynolds to serve on the State Fair Board. For those unaware, he previously attempted to appoint her to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees but she couldn’t get approved. If you’re wondering why, it’s because she’s the reason Louisville now has a whistleblower protection ordinance. She retaliated against a city animal care employee for exposing her (Reynolds’) role in the horrific torture and abuse of a dog and the eventual cover-up. Beshear and his staff have a lot of explaining to do. And no, your writer is not a Republican. Also not a Democrat. This isn’t partisan, it’s deep disappointment and we all deserve better. We’re only as good as we treat children, the elderly and animals. Tip: The ordinance is called “Sadie’s Law” in honor of the dog at the center of the scandal if you want to do a deep dive. [State Government]
What could possibly go wrong and what will it end up costing Kentuckians? It’s 75 miles from Bowling Green but still close enough to watch – regardless of where you stand on the matter. Anthropic, the California-based artificial intelligence company known for its Claude platform, signed a 20-year lease with a data center in development in Kentucky’s Hancock County, according to TeraWulf, the project owner. [Courier-Journal]
Kentucky’s utility regulator has launched an investigation into concerns it has about “troubling” managerial and planning practices at investor-owned electric utility Kentucky Power. The Kentucky Public Service Commission wrote in a Thursday morning order that it was opening an investigation into the utility following years of concerns the regulator and the Kentucky attorney general have had over the utility’s energy planning decisions. [PDF Link]
More than 14,000 people from numerous states brought an estimated $2.25 million to the region during this year’s installment of Duncan Hines Days, an increase over last year’s numbers. “It’s about highlighting the best of Southern Kentucky and Bowling Green, and I think we saw numbers that did that this year,” Downtown Development Coordinator Telia Butler told the Daily News. ” … We see more communities within our area embracing it, and more neighbors and businesses embracing it and making it their own.” [BG Daily News]
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced the launch of the Kentucky Time Capsule Project, a statewide initiative commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. As the nation marks this historic milestone, Kentuckians have a unique opportunity to reflect on who we are as a Commonwealth and what we want future generations to remember about this moment in our history. The Kentucky Time Capsule Project invites Kentuckians from every corner of the state to contribute their voices, stories, photographs, artwork, and hopes for the future. Those interested in submitting can do so through the Secretary of State’s website. [Kentucky Secretary of State]
WKU Athletics Director Todd Stewart announced several updates to Athletics Staff in a Monday, July 6 press release. The announcement details several promotions within Athletics administration and their new duties. There are way too many to list here, so check out the link. [WKU Herald]
Celebrate summer with eight weeks of fresh food, family fun, and community connections at the Summer Reading Farmers Market! Every Saturday in June & July, the SOKY Pavilion will come alive with produce vendors, craft vendors, and exciting activities for kids. Each market will include a 10 a.m. story time featuring a different character. Spoiler alert: The character this week is the Grinch. [Warren Co Library]
What, exactly, is going on with Mitch McConnell and why won’t his people tell his constituents? Kentuckians deserve to know what’s going on with their senior U.S. Senator. McConnell’s recent hospitalization is the latest in a string of recent significant health incidents for the 84-year-old lawmaker. [Herald-Leader]
The Glasgow cinema is set to undergo a major transformation under a new ownership and development team. A definitive purchase agreement is in place to acquire and completely redevelop the theater at 2400 Happy Valley Road into a state-of-the-art luxury entertainment destination while maintaining first-run movies for local audiences, according to Larry Glass. [WCLU]
Celebrating the Black Experience, presented by the Kentucky Museum, runs July 1 through August 1 and it’s free. The Fifth Annual Celebrating the Black Experience Touring Art Exhibit, presented by the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage (KCAAH), includes mostly Kentucky artists, and some from Indiana, Florida, Massachusetts, Benin and Zimbabwe. [Arts Council & Visit BG]
Not exactly sure why this exaggerated ranking is being taken seriously but it’s still fun. Claiming SKYPAC is the highest-ranked theater in Kentucky isn’t based in reality. The Kentucky Center in Louisville grossed more than a million dollars more. The local facility is great but the top performer in the Commonwealth it is not. But that reminds us – A.J. Croce is there tonight at 7:30 P.M. Yep, his dad is who you’re thinking. [WNKY & SKYPAC]
What are you doing on Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00? If you like Kentucky folklore, there’s a talk just for you at the Lisa Rice library. Join Dr. Ellie Hasken from The Capital City Museum in this talk on Kentucky Folklore. [More Warren Co Library]