Announcements
The following is a list of announcements made by the City of Bowling Green over the last year.
Leaf pickup to begin soon
Oct 7, 2024
Summary: The city is divided into 10 work zones, with each zone scheduled for two consecutive days of leaf pickup. Crews will not begin work in a zone before its scheduled date. If a zone is finished ahead of schedule, crews will backtrack to unfinished areas, starting with the oldest location.
2024 Adult Wallyball Registration underway
Oct 2, 2024
Summary: Bowling Green Parks & Recreation is accepting registration online for Adult Wallyball. This sport is similar to volleyball and played on a racquetball court. This league is open to those 16 years or older. Need more information, contact 270-393-3624.
Bowling Green is recognized for budget presentation
Oct 1, 2024
Summary: The City of Bowling Green was given the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget for the 13th year in a row.
Nominate a Good Neighbor for a Neighborhood Builder Award
Oct 1, 2024
Summary: The City of Bowling Green Neighborhoods Division seeks nominations to recognize individuals, neighborhood groups and organizations who have had a positive impact for neighborhoods and for our community at large.
Christmas Marketplace
Sep 26, 2024
Summary: Make plans to join us Wednesday, December 4, 10am-6pm for our Christmas Marketplace.
Candlelight Tour
Sep 25, 2024
Summary: On Saturday, December 14, 2024, 4:30-7:30pm, you are invited to learn about a traditional Victorian Christmas celebration as you move throughout the old Hobson House, beautifully lit by candles and antique lamps.
City of Bowling Green Named 2024 Kentucky League of Cities City Government of the Year
Sep 20, 2024
Summary: This prestigious award recognizes the city's exceptional efforts in fulfilling its mission. KLC will recognize Bowling Green during an awards ceremony at the 2024 KLC Conference & Expo in Lexington on Sept. 27.
Good Neighbor News for National Good Neighbor Day and More
Sep 18, 2024
Summary: We're celebrating National Good Neighbor Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 by encouraging residents to explore their neighborhoods. Read on for ideas and info.
Proyecto de ayuda a peatones para cruzar calles muy transitadas con más seguridad
Sep 17, 2024
Summary: Un proyecto financiado por subvenciones del gobierno federal que ayudara a peatones para cruzar una intersección muy transitada está previsto a completarse para el fin del mes.
Project helps pedestrians with safer passage across busy road
Sep 16, 2024
Summary: A federally-funded grant project that will help pedestrians cross a busy intersection is expected to be complete by the end of the month.
Traffic Impact Alert for BG FiestaVal Sept 13-15
Sep 11, 2024
Summary: A portion of Clay Street near West 12th Avenue will be closed for pedestrian safety for this weekend's BG Fiestaval at 1200 Clay Street. The closure will be in effect beginning as early as Friday morning, Sept. 13 at 7 am and reopening nightly around 10:30 p.m.
Board of Commissioners to hold special call session
Aug 30, 2024
Summary: The public is invited to attend a special call work session of the City Board of Commissioners Sept. 5. at Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Traffic Impact Expected Saturday as Corvette Caravan, National Corvette Museum's 30th Anniversary Celebration Comes to Downtown BGKY
Aug 29, 2024
Summary: Traffic impact is expected on Saturday, Aug. 31 as the National Corvette Museum's 30th Anniversary Celebration drives into downtown Bowling Green for its Hall of Fame ceremony at SKYPAC and a free concert featuring Generation Radio at Circus Square Park.
Traffic Impact Alert for Labor Day Run for Sight 5K
Aug 29, 2024
Summary: The Labor Day Run for Sight 5K, 2K and Bubble Run will have traffic impacts in the area of Covington Woods Park on Monday, September 2 between 7 and 11 a.m.. Exercise caution and patience if traveling streets in the vicinity.
Bowling Green Fire Chief named Chief of the Year
Aug 21, 2024
Summary: Congratulations to Bowling Green Fire Department Chief Justin Brooks who was named Chief of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs this morning.
2024 Veterans Parade
Aug 16, 2024
Summary: Bowling Green and Warren County invite you to the 2024 Veterans Parade on Saturday, November 9 at 10 am. It is free to participate and attend. Parade entries are being accepted online until October 18. Need more info. contact 270-393-3549.
2024-2025 Youth Basketball League Registration
Aug 13, 2024
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is now accepting registration online for Youth Basketball for boys and girls. Divisions offered are 1st-12th Grade. If you need more information, contact 270-393-3573.
FEMA may contact you by text to schedule inspection
Aug 8, 2024
Summary: Anyone who has applied for FEMA assistance from the May 21-27 storms may receive communications from FEMA Read below to learn how they will contact you.
Work to begin on West End Greenways project
Jul 19, 2024
Summary: This project will feature greenways on Veterans Memorial from Kentucky Street to Gordon Avenue and on Gordon Avenue from Veterans Memorial to Double Springs Road.
Reception for new U.S. Citizens
Jul 11, 2024
Summary: The City of Bowling Green is hosting a reception to recognize individuals who have become naturalized United States Citizens since September 2023. The annual Reception for New Americans will take place on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green, KY.
City's annual financial report recognized for excellence
Jul 3, 2024
Summary: For the 18th consecutive year, the City of Bowling Green has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Intersection of Westen Street and Highland Way to close for construction
Jun 14, 2024
Summary: The latest roundabout project is expected to be complete before the start of the school year. The detour route and signage will be in place.
Duncan Hines Days 2024 Recap
Jun 14, 2024
Summary: At least 17,400 people attended a Duncan Hines Days event, representing at least 15 states based on zip code tracking, and a conservative economic impact of $2.96 million was spent in the BG/WC area. This community development event continues to improve our quality of life.
City celebrates graduates of Academy for New Americans
Jun 12, 2024
Summary: The City of Bowling Green will host a graduation ceremony on Friday, June 14 at 12 p.m. for the 29 graduates from its sixth cohort of the Academy for New Americans, making it the largest graduating class to date.
Storm debris pickup begins today
Jun 10, 2024
Summary: All vegetative debris should be placed near the curb for pick up. Do not park a car or in any way place the debris behind or near something that will block access to it. Inaccessible debris will not be picked up.
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