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in Bowling Green
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky University has earned national honor as an all-time top producer of Gilman scholars, ranking among the top 25 medium-sized colleges in the program's 25-year history. The recognition follows 835 mentored applications with students receiving $1.53 million in scholarships to study abroad in 43 countries. WCLU Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reminds drivers that buzzed driving is drunk driving — anyone planning to drink during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations should secure a designated driver, ride-share, or public transit option to stay safe. WCLU Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky's baseball team beat FIU 9 to 3 Sunday at Nick Denes Field to complete a three game sweep. Hayden Robbins went 4 for 4 with an inside the park home run, & WKU will travel to Nashville Wednesday for a game against Belmont. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ WKU women’s golf team finished day one of the Valspar Augusta Intercollegiate Saturday in 14th place with a 34-over par score — 610 — after rounds of 304 and 306. Coach Adam Gary said the team struggled on the greens as they prepared to finish the tournament on Sunday. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ WKU softball lost 7-1 to Jacksonville State Sunday at Jana McGinnis Field in Jacksonville, Alabama, dropping to 19-6 overall and 3-3 in Conference USA play. The team will host Louisville Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the WKU Softball Complex on ESPN+. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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Liberty Flames vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Baseball
6-10 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Visit for a thrilling college baseball matchup between Liberty Flames and WKU Hilltoppers.
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WKU Baseball vs. Liberty Flames
4-8 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup as the Hilltoppers face off against the Flames.
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WKU Baseball vs Belmont
6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Cheer for WKU Baseball as they take on Belmont in a thrilling matchup.
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