Good morning, Bowling Green.

Bryan Russell, chief facilities officer at WKU, recalled his 15 years at Detrex in Bowling Green—where he learned skills and worked with good mentors—as a time marked by pride and growth.

The Detrex Corporation, which opened in 1955 as a major local employer that built equipment for projects like Patriot missiles, played an important role in the community until its factory closed in 1993.

A Hart County man who was reported missing on March 9 between Munfordville and Hardyville was found safe after a search covering over 10,000 acres that used 524 volunteers+officials on foot and by air, and he was spotted near a covered boat on Saturday+prayer requests for his family have been made.

Kentucky State Police said on Saturday that Alberto Alejandro Alamo Ramos—of Hialeah—was pronounced dead near the 14.4-mile marker on I-165 after his car exited the roadway and collided with a Toyota Tacoma driven by a 47-year-old Owensboro resident, and a passenger from his vehicle along with two Tacoma passengers were taken to Bowling Green Medical Center for treatment.

Delafield Co-Op Market is celebrating three years of service today and offers many food options—including items for various dietary needs—to support local shoppers.

A Bowling Green man was arrested in Allen County after Kentucky State Police tipped off deputies on Sunday, and the wanted man—Jaden Pildis—was caught after a brief foot pursuit outside an apartment complex and is now held at the Allen County Detention Center.

Local nonprofit LifeWorks for Autism is expanding its two-year Transition Academy to include a commuter-friendly On the Go program that will launch this fall to help young autistic adults build independent living skills.

The program targets adults aged 21 to 30 who commit to a full-time schedule — experts say this approach supports high employment outcomes, with scholarships and varying fees available to reduce financial barriers.

Storms on Saturday dropped two to four inches of rain across south central Kentucky and caused flooding along Scottsville Road and near Phil Moore Park—road closures remain and flood warnings are in effect for the Green River through Wednesday with a Flood Advisory for the Barren River.

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.