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Friday, March 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologist Darius Mack warns Bowling Green residents that storm chances will increase starting late Friday night and continue into Saturday. Motorists face road closures at Wheeler Bridge on Mount Lebanon Road and Freeport Road—local events today include the 33rd Women in the Arts Award Reception at the WKU Health Sciences Complex with an art exhibit opening tomorrow and a WKU Softball game against Liberty University at 6 p.m. WNKY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green Police confirmed one death after a motorcycle and a vehicle collided head-on on Jody Richards Drive— the road remains closed with no set reopening time. WNKY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green's National Corvette Museum named David Hill as its new CEO and he will start on March 17 plus he will move here with his wife Shannon. Hill brings experience from several fields and enjoys restoring classic Corvettes, showing his strong passion for the car's legacy. WBKO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bowling Green man pleaded guilty in Warren Circuit Court to murder, first-degree robbery, tampering with evidence, and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon for a fatal shooting on Nashville Road on Dec. 21, 2021—Kamonte Grissom, 22, now faces a recommended 30-year prison sentence and will return for sentencing on April 15. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ A Franklin man (27-year-old Joseph N. Roush) was indicted by a federal grand jury in Bowling Green on charges of distributing, possessing, and sexually exploiting child pornography; he remains detained pending trial and faces 15 to 70 years in federal prison if convicted. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, groups of four can play a nine-hole game at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum during the Sip and Putt event to support museum preservation—doors open at 12:30 p.m. for day registration and at 5:30 for evening registration. WNKY
- ➤ WKU Forensics hosted its first annual Disability Justice Showcase on Wednesday in the Ogden College Auditorium—featuring five performances on disability, neurodiversity and chronic illness. Christian Butterfield, the main organizer and performer, addressed rising suicide rates in autistic people while other team members discussed challenges with hearing loss and invisible illnesses. College Heights Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early Thursday, Warren County Fiscal Court unanimously approved a licensing fee on insurance companies—funds that will help volunteer fire departments buy equipment and hire part-time staff to improve response times and possibly lower insurance rates as the community grows. WNKY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Blood Assurance is asking for O-negative blood donors because the supply is now less than a half day’s amount due to low turnout during Spring Break and may face more pressure if severe weather causes injuries. A blood drive is set for March 14 at Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., where donors receive a limited-edition t-shirt (Shenanigans and Saving Lives) and a $25 e-gift card. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WKU Lady Toppers beat FIU 73-66 in the quarterfinal round of the Conference USA Tournament at Propst Arena on Thursday. The team advances to play Middle Tennessee in the semifinals on Friday night. WNKY
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WKU Baseball Game: Hilltoppers vs. Skyhawks
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will face off against the UT Martin Skyhawks in a collegiate baseball game at Nick Denes Field.
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WKU Baseball - Hilltoppers vs. Skyhawks
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will face off against the UT Martin Skyhawks in a collegiate baseball matchup at Nick Denes Field.
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Harry Potter-themed Event at SoKY Marketplace
The SoKY Marketplace will be transformed into a magical wizarding world with themed vendors for Potter fans to explore and shop.
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2025 Wastewater Treatment Certification School
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Bowling Green Mun Utilities | Cost varies | Enhance your skills with a comprehensive 2-day certification course for wastewater operators.
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WKU Baseball vs. Sam Houston Bearkats
6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Watch the Hilltoppers take on the Bearkats in an exciting college baseball matchup.
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Banda Machos and Banda Maguey Live Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — CRZ Event Center — General Admission - $60 — Experience live music from Banda Machos and Banda Maguey in Bowling Green.
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WKU Baseball vs. Sam Houston
1:00 p.m. | Nick Denes Field | Free entry | Cheer on the Hilltoppers as they take on the Bearkats in an exciting baseball matchup.
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Matt Rogers with Nashville Nights
5-7 p.m. — Spillway Bar and Grill — Check local listings for costs — Experience an evening of original country tunes with talented songwriters Elvie Shane, Blue Foley, Matt Rogers, and Rye Davis.
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WKU Baseball vs. Southern Indiana
5:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup featuring the Hilltoppers and Eagles.
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Rome Emperors vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods
5:35-9:35 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Rome Emperors take on the Bowling Green Hot Rods in an exciting sports showdown.
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