🌱 Helicopter Crash + School Resource Officer Bill + KY Science Center

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

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A shower and t-storm; windy. High: 68 Low: 56.
• Saturday: Windy; colder in the p.m.. High: 67 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bowling Green:

1. Two U.S. Army helicopters from Fort Campbell crashed during a routine training mission an hour and a half way from Bowling Green in Trigg County, resulting in the deaths of nine soldiers who were all members of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade. The cause of the collision between the HH60 Black Hawk helicopters is currently under investigation. Brig. Gen. John Lubas and Governor Andy Beshear spoke about the incident at a briefing, with Beshear describing it as a tragic day for Kentucky and offering condolences to the soldiers' families. (WNKY)
2. The Kentucky Science Center is considering expanding to Bowling Green and recently hosted a board meeting at Gatton Academy to gauge community interest. CEO Mike Norman has visited the city ten times over the last six months to determine whether it makes sense for the center to establish a branch there and said he hopes to deepen the center's impact in the area. While no plans for expansion have been finalized, both Norman and Bowling Green leaders are hopeful for a partnership in the future. (MSN)
3. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 540 into law on Mar. 24, which will allow private schools in the state to have a school resource officer. This comes after a shooting took place in a Nashville school earlier this week, prompting calls for action regarding gun violence and children's safety. SROs are seen as crucial in crisis response and can provide a sense of safety for students and staff. (WBKO)

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Today and tomorrow in Bowling Green:

Friday, March 31

• Bunny Photo Experience At Greenwood Mall (11:00 AM)
• Paint HerStory At One Roof Event Space (5:30 PM)

Saturday, April 1

• MVP Track Days At NCM Motorsports Park (8:00 AM)
• Year Of October, Thee Japanese School Girls, & Whiskey Fox Live At Tidball's (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• WBKO and the American Red Cross are collaborating to provide aid to communities affected by recent tornadoes in the Mississippi Delta. A donation site will be established at WBKO’s Studios, while online donations are also accepted. (WBKO)
• The Ramsey Theatre Company is holding in-person auditions for their upcoming production of "Beauty and the Beast" at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Apr. 1. The auditions for actors aged 15-18 will be held from noon to 3 p.m., with a dance call at 3:30 p.m., while adult actors (college+) will audition from 4 to 7 p.m. with a dance call at 7:30 p.m. All audition hopefuls will audition with a music cut during their individual time slot and return for a dance call later in the day. Headshots and resumes are required for those auditioning for both groups. (Bowling Green Daily News)
• WKU tennis achieved a 7-0 win against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, marking their fourth consecutive victory of the season. WKU now holds the record for the most combined wins in consecutive seasons with 32 wins in total from the previous and current seasons. The Lady Toppers dominated in both doubles and singles play with Rachel Hermanova clinching the match with a pair of 6-3 victories at the No. 3 position. (WKU Sports)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be back 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.