Announcements
The following is a list of announcements made by the City of Bowling Green over the last year.
Traffic Impact in Shawnee Estates & Cave Mill Road for Snow Flurry Scurry
Jan 27, 2023
Summary: Traffic impacts are expected Saturday, Jan. 28 from 9-11 am in the Shawnee Estates neighborhood and on Cave Mill Road for Lost River Cave's 9th Annual Snow Flurry Scurry 5K.
Spring Youth Lacrosse Registration
Jan 20, 2023
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for Spring Youth Lacrosse online until March 3. This sport offers league play for 1st-8th graders. Please contact 270-393-3624 for more information.
New Neighbor Series on Afghanistan
Jan 18, 2023
Summary: Since 2021, more than 400 Afghan men, women, and children call Bowling Green home. The City's International Communities Liaison Division invites you to join us for an installment of the New Neighbor Series on Afghanistan: History, Culture, and its People.
Neighborhood Services to Host Open House to Re-Launch Neighborhood Coalition
Jan 17, 2023
Summary: Neighborhood Services and Bowling Green Coalition of Active Neighborhoods (BGCAN) to host an open house on Monday, Jan. 30 at the Historic RailPark & Museum for the first convening since January, 2020.
January 2023 Downtown Meet Up Minutes
Jan 17, 2023
Summary: The January 2023 Downtown Meet Up was hosted at Ridley Roasthouse Coffee on January 11. These meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at rotating venues. Minutes of that meeting are here.
Traffic Impact Downtown for MLK Jr. Day March
Jan 15, 2023
Summary: Traffic impacts are expected mid-morning on Monday, January 16 for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day March from the Justice Center to State Street Baptist Church. Impacted intersections are expected to close by 9:15 a.m.
Actualización y advertencia de las condiciones del clima
Dec 22, 2022
Summary: Se espera que las temperaturas bajen a un solo dígito durante tempranas horas de la noche. Si se queda sin electricidad y necesita un lugar para calentarse, el Ejército de Salvación (Salvation Army) ubicado en 400 West Main Street estará abierto.
Temps to drop, warming stations to open
Dec 22, 2022
Summary: Temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits later this evening. If you lose power and need a place to get warm, there are several warming stations scheduled to open.
Downtown Development Division earns destination marketing awards
Nov 14, 2022
Summary: The City of Bowling Green is pleased to announce its all-new Downtown Development Division (Downtown BGKY) received multiple destination marketing awards at the statewide Kentucky Travel Industry Association (KTIA) annual conference last week.
November 2022 Downtown Meet Up Minutes
Nov 4, 2022
Summary: The November 2022 Downtown Meet Up was hosted at SKyPAC Lounge on November 2. These meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at rotating venues. Minutes of that meeting are here.
BGPR’s Adaptive Sports program honored today
Nov 4, 2022
Summary: BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - At the close of the Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society conference in Corbin, the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation’s Adaptive Sports South Central Kentucky Program received the Class IV Outstanding Program Award and Overall Program of the Year award in the state.
Levis recognized for work in recreation conference
Nov 4, 2022
Summary: BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Special Populations Coordinator Cameron Levis was named Professional of the Year this week at the Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society.
City earns Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting
Oct 27, 2022
Summary: City received financial reporting award for 11th consecutive year. Each eligible report is reviewed by judges who evaluate the report based on the following categories: reader appeal, understandability, distribution methods, creativity and other elements.
Se advierte el corte/cierre de los carriles en la Carretera de Smallhouse Road a partir del 24 de octubre
Oct 21, 2022
Summary: A partir de la próxima semana, los equipos de trabajo realizarán el corte de la Carretera Smallhouse Road cuadra por cuadra, comenzando con la calle Barber Way hasta llegar a la Avenida 13, ponga atención a los desvíos señalados por los carteles.
Expect road closures on Smallhouse Road beginning October 24
Oct 20, 2022
Summary: Beginning next week, work crews will conduct block by block closures from Barber Way to 13th Avenue on Smallhouse Road in which detours will be designated with signage.
City application process now open for small business tornado relief
Oct 18, 2022
Summary: On March 15, the Bowling Green Board of Commissioners authorized this program to give up to a 100% rebate on the City only portion of Property Tax for commercial property and/or City Net Profit to help provide relief to small businesses that were negatively impacted by the December tornadoes.
October 2022 Downtown Meet Up Minutes
Oct 13, 2022
Summary: The October 2022 Downtown Meet Up was hosted at OneRoof event venue on October 13. These meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at rotating venues. Minutes of that meeting are here.
Downtown Traffic Impacts for Saturday, Oct. 15
Oct 13, 2022
Summary: Traffic impacts are expected in and near downtown Bowling Green on Saturday, October 15 due to the Medcenter Health 10K Classic road races, the Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival and other events.
Downtown Traffic Impacts for Saturday, Oct. 15
Oct 13, 2022
Summary: Traffic impacts are expected in and near downtown Bowling Green on Saturday, October 15 due to the Medcenter Health 10K Classic road races, the Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival and other events.
Comunicado sobre la Recolección de Basura
Oct 11, 2022
Summary: El servicio de recolección de basura esta ahora automatizado, significa que los recolectores de desechos sólidos usarán un brazo automatizado del camión de basura para recoger sus contenedores de basura. Toda la basura debe estar en el contenedor y no amontonarse encima o alrededor de este.
Taking out the trash in Bowling Green
Oct 11, 2022
Summary: Trash collection is now automated, meaning solid waste collectors will use an automated arm from the trash truck to pick up your trash bins. All trash must be in the bin and not piled on top of it or around it. Trash that is not inside the Scott Waste bin will not be picked up.
PROYESTOS DE MEJORA DE CARRETERAS Cierres en partes de Ken Bale Boulevard y Middle Bridge Road
Oct 6, 2022
Summary: A partir de las 8:30 a. m. del lunes 10 de octubre, Ken Bale Blvd (antes de Shive Lane) estará cerrado entre Bryant Way y Middle Bridge Road. Middle Bridge también estará cerrado entre Pedigo Way y la entrada a Charter Senior Living. Se espera que el cierre dure hasta el viernes 11 de noviembre.
Portions of Ken Bale Boulevard and Middle Bridge Road will close for road improvement project
Oct 6, 2022
Summary: Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, Ken Bale Blvd (formerly Shive Lane) will be closed between Bryant Way and Middle Bridge Road. Middle Bridge Road will also be closed between Pedigo Way and the entrance to Charter Senior Living. The closure is expected to last until Friday, Nov. 11.
City receives 11th consecutive Distinguished Budget Award from GFOA
Sep 27, 2022
Summary: When a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is granted to an entity, a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation is also presented to the individual(s) or department designated as being primarily responsible for having achieved the award. This has been presented to Finance department.
Eight new police officers sworn in today
Sep 16, 2022
Summary: The City of Bowling Green welcomes eight new officers following their graduation from the Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy.
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