🌱 Bypass Changes Coming + Sports Betting + Houchens Settlement

Hello there, Bowling Green! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 92 Low: 74.
• Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 89 Low: 73.

Here are the top four stories in Bowling Green today:

1. Bowling Green's U.S. 31-W Bypass is set for significant changes as a project plans to repave and reconfigure a section of the road. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 intends to transform it from a four-lane road to a three-lane road with a center turn lane. The project, which starts on Sunday night, will involve lane closures over the next few weeks and includes improvements such as wider travel lanes, bike lanes, reduced pedestrian crossings, and new signal configurations at intersections. (wnky.com)
2. Houchens Food Group, headquartered in Bowling Green, has agreed to pay $50,000 and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The lawsuit states that female employees at a Pic-N-Sav grocery store in Evergreen, Alabama, faced frequent and unwelcome sexual touching by a regular customer, with the company failing to take timely action to address the harassment. (EEOC)
3. Sports betting will soon be available to Kentuckians as the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved regulations for it. Retail locations will open on Sep. 7, followed by mobile applications on Sep. 28. The initiative aims to provide entertainment and generate revenue for the state to support various projects. Licensed horseracing facilities can now apply for retail sportsbooks and partnerships with mobile wagering platforms. (WBKO)
4. A woman from Bowling Green, Cinthia G. Rangel, has been indicted for her alleged involvement in a hit-and-run car accident near Warren Central High School's football field. The indictment includes charges of assault, criminal abuse, leaving the scene of an accident, criminal mischief, driving under the influence, and other violations. The incident occurred in January 2022, when Rangel's vehicle lost control, crashed into a ditch, and caused injuries to two juveniles who were found at her residence. Rangel is scheduled to appear in court on Jul. 24. (WBKO)

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Today and tomorrow in Bowling Green:

Wednesday, July 12

• Family Yoga At Lisa Rice Library (5:00 PM)

Thursday, July 13

• Bluey Storytime And Meet & Greet At The Capitol (12:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing the inaugural
  Sports & Biz Luncheon on Jul. 18. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the economic impact of the Bowling Green Hot Rods and WKU sports, gain insights into future prospects, and discover how their businesses can benefit from these influences. (BGACC via Facebook)
• A community fundraiser will take place on Thursday at the SoKY Marketplace to support Officer Matt Davis, who was critically injured in the line of duty. Cotton BBQ and The Groovy Gus Donut Bus are among the hosting vendors, and all proceeds and donations from the event will go towards Officer Davis' recovery and support. (Warren County Gov. via Facebook)
• The Warren County South Little League Baseball team, based at Phil
  Moore Park, is currently accepting registrations for their 2023 WCSLL Fall Ball Season until Jul. 18. (Warren County Gov. via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today.

— 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.