Well, kids, we’re gonna be pretty dry until Halloween weekend. The temperatures are great, mornings cool, afternoons warm. Just great. How exciting is it to have a weather blurb this brief?! [WxOrNot]
We’re pretty much tired of politics at this point but this is something to be aware of. Kentucky voters will be able to vote on a constitutional amendment that would limit the governor’s powers, specifically for pardons and commuting sentences, in this year’s midterm election set for Nov. 3. Constitutional Amendment 1 would limit a governor to pardoning or commuting a sentence 60 days before a gubernatorial election until they leave office. The proposed amendment comes after former Gov. Matt Bevin issued more than 400 pardons and reduced sentences before he left office in 2019. [WPSD]
It’s Boos & Brews 2026 and there are good movies to see at The Capitol Theater downtown this weekend. Scooby-Doo is tonight at 6:00 P.M., The Addams Family is at 8:00. Tomorrow, Saturday, The Lost Boys plays at 6:00 and the original A Nightmare on Elm Street plays at 8:00. Doesn’t get much better than that. [The Capitol]
The Bowling Green Police Department is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat event at their headquarters Friday Oct. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. That’s tonight! The family-friendly event encourages those who stop by to dress up in their Halloween costume as they walk through downtown collecting candy. [WBKO]
The Supreme Court of Kentucky released its latest opinions yesterday and if you’ve ever wanted to see what happens but never gets reported, here’s your chance. You’ll click the link we provide and that will open a PDF of all the rulings. Within that PDF will be links to opinions, orders, dismissals and the like. It’s really an interesting way to see what’s going on in the Commonwealth. [Supreme Court – PDF Link]
Several areas of Kentucky’s critical infrastructure are in urgent need of investment and modernization, the American Society of Civil Engineers found in its latest landmark assessment, including systems responsible for protecting communities from flooding and other disasters. The report is the ASCE’s first for Kentucky since 2019. The state’s infrastructure earned a grade of C-minus overall, unchanged from the previous report card. [Courier-Journal]
Should we all hold our breath over these new WKU residence halls or not? Morning sun shined down on Western Kentucky University on Tuesday as a group of WKU personnel and elected officials gathered to turn the dirt on WKU’s Southern Gateway, a new residence hall that forms part of a larger effort to transform student housing at the university. [BG Daily News]
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet just released unadjusted unemployment numbers for September. Rates fell in 54 of 120 counties, increased in 47 and remained the same in 19. The good: Woodford County: 3.4%; Cumberland: 3.6%; Todd: 3.7%; Campbell and Fayette: 3.8%; Boone, Franklin, Jessamine, Kenton and Scott: 3.9%. The bad: Magoffin and Martin: 7.7%; Wolfe: $7.4%; Lewis: 7.3%; Elliott: 7.1%; Jackson: 7%; Lawrence: 6.6%; Harlan: 6.5%; Carter and Knott: 6.3%. These numbers don’t include the tens of thousands who have exhausted unemployment benefits or those no longer looking for work because they have no options. Unemployment numbers are also merely based on estimates, so keep that in mind. [Press Release]
The community of Bowling Green gathered for the annual Out of the Darkness walk for suicide prevention at the Hot Rods stadium on Sunday. This year’s walk marks the 15th annual in Bowling Green, but only the third year it was hosted at the Hot Rods Stadium. As the event grew, so did the need for a larger venue. The ballpark was filled with over 350 participants, each with their own stories and a reason for walking. [WKU Herald]
We should all be thankful all of our local campaigns have remained relatively calm this election season. Because… well… have you seen what’s going on in the Lexington area? If you have a few minutes to waste and want to feel better about not living there, go read this story about how dirty the race between Republican Ralph Alvarado, Matt Bevin’s former running mate, and Democrat Zach Dembo. It involves the Epstein Files and it’s not good for either candidate. [Herald-Leader]
Need something to do outside of town or just live closer to Glasgow than Bowling Green? The Glasgow Parks and Recreation Department will host its free Halloween fest Saturday, Oct. 24, at Beaver Trail Park. Organizers say the event is open to all ages and will include a car cruise-in, trunk-or-treat and an outdoor showing of “Wicked.” Hot Rods and Hamburgers will host the cruise-in from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trunk-or-treat will follow from 3 to 5 p.m. [WCLU]
Bowling Green Independent Schools is receiving $10,000 from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture for its commitment to purchasing locally produced food for students. The district is one of three in Kentucky recognized through the department’s Farm to School Stars Recognition Program for purchasing the highest percentages of locally produced proteins and produce during the school year. The awards will help the districts purchase additional local food during the 2026-27 school year. [WNKY]
No, Charles Booker (your writer is no fan of him and will not vote in that race) did not go “too far” in explaining how the trade war has emptied shelves of Kentucky bourbon and hurt farmers. You can verify this for yourself with a quick google search. You’ll find that most Canadian provinces totally removed Kentucky bourbon from their inventories and that several distillers have shut down for at least a year, if not permanently. Several cooperages have also closed. You’ll discover that beef farmers in Kentucky have been hit so hard they’re in need of government support. Booker may be a bad candidate (running against an similarly bad candidate) but it’s imperative that media outlets stick to facts when it comes to matters of such importance. [WKYT]
Call us crazy but it might be a good idea for members of the City Commission to avoid telling constituents to be thankful for what little they’ve gotten in a holier-than-thou manner. That’s not a partisan take but a common sense one. “City commission voted five to zero with the strictest restrictions for data centers,” Melinda Hill said. “We’ve already put those in place. So yes, I know you’re mad there wasn’t a moratorium, or some of you are. But be thankful we put very strict restrictions for our community regarding data centers.” Pro-tip: We get that data centers are a necessity but we don’t need hyperscale AI data centers near our homes and in heavily-populated communities. [More WBKO]
Andy Beshear is calling on every college and university in the Commonwealth to review their sexual assault policies and practices over the next 90 days. The request came during the governor’s weekly Team Kentucky update Thursday amid a growing national conversation surrounding sexual assault on college campuses, including the Jane Doe lawsuit at Cornell. [WDRB-WAVE]
Are you keeping up with what’s being done in your name in your community? If not, and we cannot stress this enough, you should start today. It’s easy to do! Just watch or listen to this Bowling Green Board of Commissioners meeting while you do your other work. When something interesting happens, turn it up and pay closer attention. This is how you find out how your tax dollars are being spent and whether or not something is being hidden. [YouTube]