🌱 Bowling GreenCon + Beshear Visits Bowling Green + Officer Memorial

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 81 Low: 58.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 84 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Bowling Green today:

1. Saturday's Bowling GreenCon brought fandoms together. The event was held at the National Corvette Museum and allowed comic, movie, and video game fans to come together for a day of fun. Those who took part in the event were able to play in Super Smash Brothers tournaments and cosplay contests and shop around at the various vendor booths. Visitors said the con was a great family-friendly event for them to enjoy comic culture in a safe environment. (WBKO)
2. Beshear kicked off his reelection campaign with a stop in Bowling Green on Friday. Gov. Andy Beshear was greeted by his supporters with chants of "four more years." The governor said that Western Kentucky is important in his reelection and that he needs Bowling Green's help to continue his work in the state to keep job growth and job opportunities flowing for the people. Besides his record-low unemployment rate, he also discussed his goal to continue giving pay raises to teachers. In November's general election, he will face Republican nominee Attorney General Daniel Cameron. (WKU Public Radio)
3. The Bowling Green Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) conducted its annual "Peace Officer Memorial Service" on Friday, paying tribute to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. FOP treasurer, Mike Nade, and Warren County Judge Executive Doug Gorman expressed gratitude and respect for fallen officers, including Officer Areanah Preston from Chicago, emphasizing the importance of supporting and recognizing the positive contributions of law enforcement. The FOP also awarded scholarships to high school seniors with family ties to law enforcement, acknowledging their academic achievements. (WBKO)

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Today and tomorrow in Bowling Green:

Monday, May 22

• California Superbike School At NCM Motorsports Park (All Day)

Tuesday, May 23

• Yoga In The Salt Cave At Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Fire Department contained a house fire at the 1200 block of Kentucky Street on Friday night. No injuries have been reported but the investigation into the fire is still ongoing. (Bowling Green Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Bowling Green Police Department congratulated a captain and sergeant for their leadership last week. Capt. Jonathan Vickous is part of Leadership Bowling Green and Sgt. Melissa Wartak is part of the Academy of Police Supervision. (The Bowling Green Police Department via Facebook)
• National Public Works Week begins today! The city's Public Works Department has five divisions: fleet, facilities, planning and design, operations, and environmental compliance. All sectors help to improve the quality of life for everyone in Bowling Green. (City of Bowling Green, KY - Municipal Government via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.