Today
in Bowling Green
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, award-winning author and daughter of Malcolm X, spoke on Saturday at the Capitol Theatre to mark the final day of Black History Month in downtown. Attendees received a signed memoir as she discussed her father’s legacy and local Black history. WBKO
- ➤ Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz spoke in Bowling Green on the last day of Black History Month. Attendees received a signed copy of her memoir as she discussed racial issues today and shared stories about her father. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Warren Central boys' basketball team beat South Warren 70-46 on Friday at Warren Central High School — the win marked their first District 14 title since 2023 and improved their record to 23-3 as they prepare for Tuesday's Region 4 Tournament. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Warren Central boys' basketball team will open the Region 4 Tournament against Franklin-Simpson on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at E.A. Diddle Arena & are favored to win, though coach Will Unseld said the Dragons must stay focused after last year's upset. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky beat Indiana 4-1 on Friday at Nick Denes Field. The Hilltoppers improved their record to 6-4 and will host a doubleheader Saturday at 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky's women basketball team lost 60-54 to Liberty on Saturday at Liberty Arena in Lynchburg (Virginia). The Lady Toppers will return home to face Missouri State on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ WKU celebrated its nine seniors on Saturday, Feb. 28 at E.A. Diddle Arena before the team routed UTEP 97-65 in its final home game. The season-high crowd of 4,547 cheered the seniors as they closed out the home slate. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky's track and field teams wrapped up the Conference USA Indoor Championships in Lynchburg on Saturday, earning their best finishes since 2017. Seven Hilltoppers earned All-CUSA honors while multiple athletes set personal records over the two-day meet. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky’s Lady Toppers lost 4-3 to Southeast Missouri on Friday, Feb. 27 at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park (team record now 6-6); Virginia Madueño earned her ninth straight singles win as Isabelle Einess and Barbara Olvera also secured key singles victories. Bowling Green Daily News
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Great Pages Circus
4:30-6 p.m. — SOKY Fair — Adults $20, Children free with paid adult — Enjoy thrilling performances and a fun atmosphere at the Great Pages Circus.
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Missouri State Bears vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball
3:30-7:30 p.m. — Diddle Arena — Check event page for ticket prices — Witness an exciting women’s basketball matchup as two teams battle on the court.
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WKU Baseball vs. Indiana State Sycamores
3:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Check website for ticket info — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup under the sun in Bowling Green.
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WKU Baseball vs. Indiana State
4 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Visit for exciting collegiate baseball action as WKU takes on Indiana State.
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WKU Baseball vs. Indiana State
1-5 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Admission details unavailable — Catch the excitement of college baseball action with WKU battling Indiana State.
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WKU Softball vs. Eastern Kentucky
6:00 p.m. — WKU Softball Field — Admission varies — Catch the excitement as WKU Softball takes on Eastern Kentucky in a thrilling matchup.
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WKU Hilltoppers Baseball vs. EKU Colonels
3 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Watch an exciting college baseball matchup between WKU and EKU in Bowling Green.
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Community Farmers Market
8 AM – 1 PM — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore fresh local produce and artisan goods at this vibrant Bowling Green market.
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FIU Panthers vs. WKU Hilltoppers Men's Baseball
12-4 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Cost info not specified — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup in Bowling Green.
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WKU Softball vs. Louisville
6:00 p.m. — WKU Softball Field — Free entry — Catch the action as WKU's softball team takes on Louisville in an exciting matchup.
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