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in Bowling Green
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered Saturday night in Bowling Green for the annual Ties for Change gala to raise funds for youth mentoring and education programs run by For a Real Change, the Boys to Men Leadership Group, and Jonesville Academy, with proceeds supporting academic mentoring, field trips, and college readiness programs. WNKY
- ➤ Goodwill Kentucky, United Healthcare Community Plan, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and Fifth Third Bank hosted the Fair Chance Opportunity Fair on Monday, Mar. 9 at the WKU Knicely Conference Center. The event offered an expungement clinic that cleared records for 90 people (boosting job prospects) and provided resources for housing and employment. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new 66,000-square-foot collections facility is under construction at the National Corvette Museum to consolidate over 230 Corvettes and related artifacts into one site. Museum officials say vehicles will begin moving in early 2027 — promising enhanced preservation and upcoming tours. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Mar. 9, Ashlee Wilson and Joshua Smith discussed Community Education’s Volunteers of the Year Awards on Sunrise Spotlight. The segment celebrated local volunteers and their role in strengthening community education. WNKY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ March brings warmer temperatures and an increased risk for severe weather in Bowling Green - residents are reminded to review their tornado safety plans with options like basements and storm shelters. Local weather experts advise keeping a charged phone or weather radio to receive warnings as conditions can shift fast. WNKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Kentucky soldier from Glendale, Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, died on Sunday from wounds he suffered in a Saudi base attack, and local officials have shared their condolences. The Pentagon confirmed his death as military operations continue in the region. WKYU-FM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky announced its 2026 spring football roster Monday in Bowling Green. The Hilltoppers added 64 players — including 40 new signings after December’s early signing period. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ WKU will play Kennesaw State at 8 p.m. Thursday at VBC Propst Arena in Huntsville — after a streak of six wins and then two tough losses, coach Hank Plona said the team must work on its finishing at the rim. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky women’s basketball finished an 8-21 season and will regroup as coach Greg Collins returns for his ninth year; he said his staff has begun recruiting three early signees plus additional transfers to build a stronger roster for next season. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky women's basketball players Trinity Rowe and Salma Khedr were named to the All-CUSA Honorable Mention team for the 2025-26 season after the league recognized their strong performances on Monday — Rowe led in scoring and three-point percentage while Khedr averaged double-digit points in several games. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The 20th Annual Tournament Champions Martial Arts Competition is set for March 13 & 14 at Hillvue Heights Church. Organizer Marty Eubanks is preparing an event to bring together local martial arts enthusiasts. WBKO
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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WKU Baseball vs. Tennessee Tech
6 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Cheer on the Golden Eagles as they take on the Hilltoppers in an exciting baseball matchup.
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