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in Bowling Green
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky University students will host the annual Dance Big Red event on Friday, March 6 from 6 pm to 12 am at the Preston Center-Campus Recreation & Wellness. The six-hour fundraiser will feature student dancers & athlete performances to raise funds for Norton Children’s Hospital. WNKY
- ➤ During Severe Storm Awareness Week, officials in Warren and Barren counties urge families to review emergency plans as spring severe weather season approaches. They advise checking for safe shelter spots, stocked kits, and knowing the difference between a tornado watch & warning. WBKO
- ➤ BG Resource Connections Village, presented by Empowerment Group + Making A Difference, is helping older adults in Bowling Green stay independent by connecting them with transport, tech classes, and social support. The early-phase program seeks community input and will soon begin volunteer recruitment for home assistance and social events. WNKY
- ➤ The Family Enrichment Center has opened registration for its 30th Annual Run and Walk for Children with race ambassadors Ernie Small and Delanna Williams explaining the event's role in supporting local kids. Additional details on the event date and location will be shared soon. WBKO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, SOKY Speaks featured Ashlee Wilson and Dr. Zach Lopes as they discussed future concerts by WKU’s Department of Music at local venues + highlighting live music opportunities for community audiences. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Southern Kentucky is hosting its annual Read United program by sending over 100 volunteers to three dozen schools to read to pre-K and kindergarten students across five counties. The initiative supports early learning and kindergarten readiness in conjunction with Read Across America Day. WNKY
- ➤ BGISD has announced that long-time educator Donald (D.G.) Sherrill will retire on June 30 after a 34-year career that included teaching, coaching, and administration. He helped expand student support services during his nine years in the central office. WNKY
- ➤ Farmers RECC has opened applications for eight one-time $1,000 scholarships for local students; three are reserved (Barren County) and four for nearby counties plus one at-large. Applicants with a Farmers RECC membership must apply by May 1, with winners drawn early May. WCLU Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Beshear said that some of the six U.S. service members killed in Iran's military campaign had Kentucky ties. He asked residents to pray for the families Tuesday morning. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WKU's Hilltoppers head on the road to face Missouri State at 7 p.m. Thursday in Springfield—one of two final regular season games before the conference tournament—to continue their momentum from six consecutive wins. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Warren Central Dragons advanced in the Boys’ Region 4 Tournament after winning 67-27 over the Franklin-Simpson Wildcats at E. A. Diddle Arena on Tuesday, March 3. Their win sets the stage for upcoming rounds. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Allen County-Scottsville girls' basketball earned its first region tournament win since 2015 on Monday at E.A. Diddle Arena by holding off Cumberland County 64-60. The team will face Franklin-Simpson Friday at 8 p.m. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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Warren County Community Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt — 3-5 p.m. — William H. Natcher Elementary — Free entry — Celebrate spring with a fun community-wide egg hunt for all ages.
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