Announcements
The following is a list of announcements made by the City of Bowling Green over the last year.
Up to $6,000 in Funds Now Available for Neighborhood Projects
Dec 30, 2025
Summary: The Spring Cycle of Bowling Green’s neighborhood grant program—now called Strategic Neighborhood Grant Funds—with $30,000 available for community-driven projects in 2026. Applications for Spring funding are open now through February 1, so rally your neighbors and bring your ideas to life.
City Installs New Bike Repair Stations to Support Cyclists
Dec 16, 2025
Summary: The City of Bowling Green has installed the first of two new public bike repair stations to support cyclists and encourage active transportation throughout the community.
Assistant City Clerk Hope Spiller named Clerk of the Year
Dec 5, 2025
Summary: Hope Spiller, Assistant City Clerk for the City of Bowling Green, has been honored as the 2025 Clerk of the Year by the Barren River Municipal Clerks Association for her outstanding leadership, professionalism, and dedication.
Join us for the Fall meeting of the Bowling Green Coalition of Active Neighborhoods
Nov 11, 2025
Summary: BGCAN will host its Fall Meeting of the Neighborhoods on Thursday, November 20 at the new David Whitson Public Safety Training center and Fire Station #5 located at 250 Porter Pike Rd.
Covington Woods Playground Surfacing
Oct 24, 2025
Summary: Update on the construction of Covington Woods Playground Surfacing
Lampkin Park Restroom Remodel
Oct 24, 2025
Summary: Construction Update: Lampkin Park Restroom Remodel
Downtown BGKY Harvest Fest 2025 Map has arrived for Saturday, October 18!
Oct 13, 2025
Summary: Here's your guide for the Downtown BGKY Harvest Fest - street closures, activities, Trolley stops and beyond! Join us Saturday, October 18, 11am-4pm, for this FREE fall event.
Bowling Green Earns 14th Consecutive Distinguished Budget Award for Excellence in Financial Transparency
Oct 10, 2025
Summary: For the 14th consecutive year, the City of Bowling Green has earned the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, reflecting the City’s ongoing commitment to excellence, transparency, and the highest standards in governmental budgeting.
City announces first Downtown BGKY Ambassador Academy cohort
Oct 9, 2025
Summary: 24 WKU students representing 16+ majors have been selected for the inaugural class
City of Bowling Green Launches Downtown Ambassador Academy
Sep 18, 2025
Summary: A new leadership and community-driven program connects WKU students with Downtown BG.
Bowling Green to Honor More Than 130 New U.S. Citizens at Annual Reception
Sep 16, 2025
Summary: The City of Bowling Green will host its 9th annual Reception for New Americans on Tuesday, September 23, at the Sloan Convention Center to honor more than 130 individuals who became U.S. Citizens between September 2024 and September 2025.
Reservoir Hill Playground Update
Aug 29, 2025
Summary: A brief construction update on the updated Reservoir Hill Playground.
Bowling Green Ordinance Seeks to Protect Legitimate Massage Businesses While Cracking Down on Illicit Human Trafficking Fronts
Aug 28, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green is considering an ordinance to regulate massage businesses; protecting residents, supporting legitimate establishments, and combating human trafficking through licensing, background checks, inspections, and strict penalties for violations.
8th Annual Reception for New United States Citizens
Aug 7, 2025
Summary: This is an annual recognition for anyone who has successfully completed the process of becoming a naturalized U.S. Citizen.
City of Bowling Green Implements Multiple Animal Permit Requirement for Certain Animal-Related Businesses
Jul 24, 2025
Summary: Bowling Green now requires a free annual Multiple Animal Permit for businesses that board, breed, groom, or keep more than six animals. The permit includes a quick inspection to ensure animals are safe and well cared for—apply today at bgky.org.
Parker-Bennett Community Center Playground Now Open!
Jul 1, 2025
Summary: Parker-Bennett Community Center Playground is now open and ready for play!
Bowling Green Earns National Award for Financial Excellence for 19th Consecutive Year
Jul 1, 2025
Summary: For the 19th year in a row, the City of Bowling Green has earned national recognition for financial transparency and excellence from the Government Finance Officers Association. Only 11 cities in all of Kentucky received this prestigious award in 2023 and Bowling Green was one of them.
NCS Revamps Neighborhood Grant Program
Jun 30, 2025
Summary: Big changes are coming to Bowling Green’s neighborhood grant program—now called Strategic Neighborhood Grant Funds—with $60,000 available for community-driven projects in 2026. Applications for Fall funding are open now through August 1, so rally your neighbors and bring your ideas to life.
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