Good morning, Bowling Green.

The WKU Jazz Band performed at Van Meter Hall on Saturday, March 7, showcasing student-chosen music from classic tunes to video game themes that earned warm applause and is influencing the program's future direction.

The band will host a large honor event in April with high school clinics and performances.

Western Kentucky lost 11-6 to Indiana State at Nick Denes Field on Saturday, March 7.

Indiana State built an early lead with a grand slam in the second inning, and the loss dropped WKU to 8-8 on the season.

Western Kentucky football updated its 2026 coaching staff on Sunday, March 8, with Davis Merritt promoted to defensive coordinator/inside linebackers coach, Bodie Reeder hired as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, and Joe Bernardi promoted to co-offensive coordinator/offensive line coach in Bowling Green.

The Franklin-Simpson Lady Cats won a 60-56 overtime game over Barren County on Saturday at E.

A. Diddle Arena — the win sent them to the KHSAA Girls’ Sweet 16. They will meet Region 6 champion Bullitt East at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rupp Arena in Lexington.

Western Kentucky beat Indiana State 7-4 at Nick Denes Field Sunday afternoon.

Parker Coley and Camden Ross each drove in three runs, and the Hilltoppers will host EKU on Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Western Kentucky swept Missouri State at the WKU Softball Complex on Sunday with a 6-1 win that extended the Hilltoppers' record streak to 13 games.

Strong pitching and timely hitting marked the program's best start this season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jason Isbell Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of Americana music with Jason Isbell in Bowling Green.

Family Enrichment Center's Run & Walk for Children

7 PM — Ephram White Park — Supporting a great cause — Celebrate the 30th annual Run & Walk for Children benefitting the Family Enrichment Center.

30th Annual Run Walk for Children benefiting Family Enrichment Center

1990's throwback themed 5K Run, Walk and Half Marathon beginning at 8AM at Ephram White Park with a Free one mile Glow Run for Kids, Family Matters Expo and Pasta Party the night before. Join Us and support children and families.