Announcements
The following is a list of announcements made by the City of Bowling Green over the last year.
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.
September 2022 Downtown Meet Up Minutes
Sep 16, 2022
Summary: Downtown BGKY staff hosted the September Downtown Meet Up at OneRoof event venue. These occur every second Wednesday of the month, 3-4pm, at rotating downtown venues. Minutes from the September 14 meeting are here.
Tornado Recovery Events Planned for September
Sep 15, 2022
Summary: Two Tornado Recovery Events are planned: one at Jennings Creek Elementary School on Thursday, Sept. 22 and the other at SOKY Marketplace on Thursday, Sept. 29. Community members helping guide local disaster recovery will be on hand.
Special Tornado Tree Removal Services Offered
Sep 13, 2022
Summary: The City of Bowling Green has received additional state funding in order to assist property owners with additional tornado damage-related tree stump/debris removal and/or tree replacement. Requests are being accepted online from the "Report a Problem" link on the City's website.
Governor presents $1 million check to the city to help pay for new Transpark fire station
Aug 30, 2022
Summary: During a groundbreaking ceremony today for electric car battery plant Envision, Governor Andy Beshear presented a ceremonial check the city to help pay for a new fire station at the Kentucky Transpark. Fire Chief Justin Brooks, along with several members of BGFD, attended the ceremony.
Temporary road closure planned for Middle Bridge Road next week
Aug 25, 2022
Summary: Beginning Monday, Aug. 29, the section of Middle Bridge Road between Pedigo Way and Ken Bale Blvd. will be closed to traffic while contractors install a section of the storm system related to the Shive Lane/Ken Bale Blvd. Corridor Improvements project.
City receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Aug 18, 2022
Summary: This is the 16th consecutive year the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Bowling Green for its annual comprehensive financial report.
Downtown BGKY Merchant & Stakeholder Meet Up Recap - August 2022
Aug 12, 2022
Summary: Downtown BGKY staff hosted the August Merchant & Stakeholder Meet Up at SKyPAC Lounge. These occur every second Wednesday of the month, 3-4pm, at rotating downtown venues. Minutes from the August 10 meeting are here.
CSX Transportation Railroad Crossings Reopening
Aug 4, 2022
Summary: CSX Transportation has reopened two railroad crossings that were closed earlier this week for routine maintenance. The remaining two railroad crossings will open tomorrow.
Commission temporarily amends fireworks ordinance
Aug 2, 2022
Summary: Residents who purchased fireworks and observed the burn ban asked city officials for an alternative date to discharge fireworks resulting in tonight’s final vote to temporarily amend the fireworks ordinance.
Several railroad crossings to close Aug. 3
Aug 2, 2022
Summary: The railroad crossings at 11th Avenue, 12th Avenue, 13th Avenue, and Robinson Street will be closed to all traffic. The CSX customer service number is 1-877-744-7279.
City investigates suds in Lost River Cave
Jul 29, 2022
Summary: As recently as Thursday, environmental manger Matt Powell met with local industrial officials to attempt to identify the source of the suds in Lost River Cave.
City code compliance first code enforcement agency in state to earn accreditation from the American Association of Code Enforcement
Jul 29, 2022
Summary: This three-year accreditation means the City of Bowling Green is providing a level of professionalism and service among the best code enforcement agencies across the nation.
Section of Middle Bridge Road to temporarily close next week
Jul 28, 2022
Summary: Beginning Monday, Aug. 1, the section of Middle Bridge Road between Shive Lane (Ken Bale Blvd) and the entrance to Charter Senior Living will be closed to traffic while contractors complete work.
Government seeks community input to spend disaster funds
Jul 20, 2022
Summary: Community feedback will help shape the an action plan's final version to address long-term recovery and restoration of housing, infrastructure, planning, and economic development in areas affected by the December storms.
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