Today
in Bowling Green
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, March 4, volunteers from local groups held Warren County’s annual homelessness count. They checked 12 areas including around Lampkin Park and near the Walmart on Morgantown Road, and rain made counting more difficult. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Green River Ferry at Mammoth Cave reopened today after months of flood repairs and boat upgrades. It operates daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. — services depend on river water levels. WBKO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Former Mammoth Cave guide Jerry Bransford spoke today at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center, sharing how enslaved guides shaped the cave’s early tours with family photos and inscriptions. He highlighted his great-great-grandfather’s role in creating lasting traditions that made the cave a renowned attraction — drawing visitors for centuries. WCLU Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Farmers RECC named four high school winners for the 2026 Government in Action Youth Tour — the students will visit the state Capitol in Frankfort in March and travel to Washington, D.C. in June to learn about state and federal government. WCLU Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Warren County leaders proposed a new animal control ordinance to ban roadside pet sales and set inspection standards in unincorporated areas – a first reading is scheduled for Mar. 12 with a second on Mar. 26, and the measure could take effect on April 1 pending Fiscal Court approval. WNKY
- ➤ The Franklin Planning and Zoning Commission approved a preliminary plan for TenKey LandCo I LLC’s proposed data center on Steele Road on Tuesday. The approval lets the firm move to finalize details for a project that may create 200 jobs and generate $17.68 million in local revenue (subject to conditions). Bowling Green Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Warren Central secured a historic 67-27 win over Franklin-Simpson on Tuesday at E. A. Diddle Arena in the Region 4 Tournament and will face Barren County Monday at 6:30 p.m. — the team set a record by allowing the fewest points in a tournament game. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Allye Pennington led Franklin-Simpson with 26 points in an overtime win over Greenwood on Monday at EA Diddle Arena, with five 3-pointers and near-perfect free throws. The Lady Cats will face Allen County-Scottsville on Friday in the Region 4 Tournament. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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WKU Softball vs. Middle Tennessee
12:00 p.m. — WKU Softball Field — Free entry — Catch the action as WKU Softball takes on Middle Tennessee in a thrilling matchup.
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