Good morning, Bowling Green.

On Saturday afternoon at 1:55 p.m., a vehicle collision on I-65 southbound (mile marker 14) sent three children to MedCenter while a fire truck on scene was struck from behind, with no fire department personnel injured.

A fatal collision on I-165 near mile marker 14 killed at least one person yesterday around 2 p.m.—closing the northbound lane and diverting traffic at Exit 7 onto Morgantown Road in Bowling Green.

Heavy storms have caused flooding across parts of Bowling Green—making roads unsafe and raising concerns about property damage.

Officials are monitoring the situation and plan to issue updates as they clear the water.

On Thursday, the Warren Fiscal Court approved an ordinance that will impose a license fee on insurance companies to raise more than $4 million a year for upgrades to volunteer fire departments and for hiring part-time firefighters starting July 1.

The court also approved spending over $1.7 million to purchase three 3,000-gallon tanker trucks—steps aimed at boosting fire response times and ultimately lowering local insurance costs.

On Saturday afternoon, fans attended a fan fest at Bowling Green Ballpark — despite rainy weather — to pick up season tickets and view new merchandise for the Hot Rods baseball season.

The team will start on April 4 with a three-game road series against the Greenville Drive and have their home debut on April 8 with a six-game series versus the Rome Emperors.

Middle Tennessee beat Western Kentucky 71-63 in the Conference USA women’s basketball semifinal on Friday—Jalynn Gregory hit three key 3-point shots in the fourth quarter—and WKU fell short of advancing to the championship game.

The Marty Eubanks World Champion Karate Academy held its 19th annual tournament on Friday and Saturday in Bowling Green, where kids competed in several divisions and learned self-defense and social skills — coach Paul Watkins said karate helps ease anger and build confidence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WKU Baseball vs. Southern Indiana

5:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup featuring the Hilltoppers and Eagles.

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.

MVP Track Time Tax-Freedom Weekend

April 12th-13th — NCM Motorsports Park — Registration available online — Enjoy a weekend of thrilling track time and bacon-wrapped dates.