Announcements
The following is a list of announcements made by the City of Bowling Green over the last year.
UPDATE: Road closure - April 8 - 2:30 p.m.
Apr 8, 2025
Summary: See the road list below for closed roads.
Annual Fair Housing Event
Apr 8, 2025
Summary: The Theme: Fair Housing: The "Act" in Action of a Resource Fair.
Road closure alert - April 7 - 4:05 p.m.
Apr 7, 2025
Summary: See the road list below for closed roads.
Shelter available for flood victims; damage assessments underway
Apr 7, 2025
Summary: Temporary shelter for flood victims, including pet accommodations, is available at Michael O. Buchanan Park, while City staff conducts property assessments to evaluate disaster losses.
Emergency Update: Historic Flooding in Bowling Green and Warren County
Apr 6, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green and Warren County are experiencing historic flooding, with widespread damage expected to property, though no loss of life has been reported. Residents urged to avoid flooded areas and stay cautious of hazardous conditions.
2025 Coed Adult Dodgeball League Registration is now open
Apr 2, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green Parks & Recreation is accepting registration for 2025 Coed Adult Dodgeball until September 11. For more information contact 270-393-3624.
New Playgrounds Coming Soon!
Mar 24, 2025
Summary: Reservoir Hill Park and Parker-Bennett Community Center will be receiving new playgrounds at their facilities.
32nd Annual Women of Achievement Luncheon
Mar 10, 2025
Summary: "Moving Forward Together, Women Inspiring Generations."
Seventh Annual Academy For New Americans begins Feb. 27
Feb 25, 2025
Summary: The City of Bowling Green’s annual Academy for New Americans will launch on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9 a.m. at the Neighborhood and Community Services Department located at 707 East Main Avenue.
2025 Fairview Cemetery Annual Cleanup
Feb 17, 2025
Summary: Fairview Cemetery Staff begins their Annual Cleanup March 1. Cleanup will continue throughout the mowing/mulching season. Any items in the way of grave maintenance along with worn, faded flowers and trinkets will be removed. For more information contact 270-393-3607.
Public notice of finding: Beau Henry Villa
Feb 11, 2025
Summary: On or about February 27, 2025, the Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME funds. The KHC has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Former Mayor Patsy Sloan
Jan 22, 2025
Summary: Former Bowling Green Mayor Patsy T. Sloan, 85, passed away Tuesday at the Colonial Center. A pioneering figure for women in local politics, she served on the City Commission from 1978 to 1987 and became the city’s first female mayor, holding office from 1988 to 1991.
2025 Shelter Reservations
Jan 10, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is accepting 2024 shelter reservations beginning Monday, January 13 at 10 am. Reserve your shelter online or in-person at the Parks Admin Office located at 225 East Third Avenue.
Traffic Impact Downtown BGKY Lights Up
Dec 2, 2024
Summary: Increased traffic is expected in Downtown Bowling Green on Friday, Dec. 6 for Downtown BGKY Lights Up. Lighting ceremonies take place at varied locations and times with food trucks and children's activities happening from 5 to 8 pm. BG Trolley will provide a loop downtown during this time.
Downtown BGKY Lights Up Friday, Dec. 6
Dec 1, 2024
Summary: Your favorite Downtown BGKY family-friendly holiday event returns Friday, December 6. There will be lots to see and do in Downtown Bowling Green.
Neighborhood Builders Awards Honors More Than Two Dozen Individuals & Organizations
Nov 27, 2024
Summary: The Department of Neighborhood & Community Services honored more than two dozen deserving nominees when it held its 22nd Neighborhood Builders Awards Banquet this week.
Traffic Impact Alert WKU Homecoming Parade & Big Red's Roar in Downtown BG
Nov 13, 2024
Summary: The WKU Homecoming Parade and Big Red's Roar will be on Friday night, Nov. 15 in Downtown Bowling Green. Parking will be impacted on Fountain Square as early as 2:00 p.m. to prepare for the pre-parade festivities that start at 4:00 p.m. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. from Cherry Hall.
Property taxes due Dec. 31
Nov 8, 2024
Summary: Property taxes are due Dec. 31. The bills were mailed out Nov. 7. City property taxes have not been raised in more than 20 years.
Information, Photos Sought Regarding Historic Flooding of Jennings Creek
Oct 31, 2024
Summary: Current and former residents of the Whispering Hills neighborhood and nearby neighbors are invited to share their observations of historic flooding of the Jennings Creek and any photos at an open house planned for Nov. 14.
Traffic Impact for Halloween, Pumpkin Alley
Oct 30, 2024
Summary: Traffic impacts are expected during trick-or-treating on Thursday, Oct. 31 for Pumpkin Alley in the Briarwood neighborhood and in other locations with seasonal displays. Drivers should use caution driving in neighborhoods at all times, but especially between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Traffic Impact for Scare On the Square, Other Events in Downtown BGKY
Oct 24, 2024
Summary: Traffic Impacts Expected Saturday, Oct. 26 for Scare On the Square, Other Events. All streets around Fountain Square will be closed from noon to 5:00 p.m.
Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival Planned for Saturday, Oct. 19
Oct 11, 2024
Summary: The annual Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival will take place in Downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky on Saturday, October 19th starting at 11 am! This family-friendly fall event will have activities for ALL AGES and ABILITIES.
Traffic Impact for Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival on Oct. 19
Oct 10, 2024
Summary: Traffic and parking impacts are expected in downtown Bowling Green for the annual Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival and associated events on Saturday, October 19.
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.
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