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in Bowling Green
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, Lost River Cave dyed its river green — part of a dye tracing demonstration with WKU’s Crawford Hydrology Laboratory to show how water flows underground. The event mixed St. Patrick’s Day fun with science to educate visitors. WNKY
- ➤ Kentucky Legal Aid will run free consumer law clinics for tornado survivors dealing with ongoing financial challenges from the December 2021 storms. One clinic is held at 1700 Destiny Lane in Bowling Green (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today) and eligibility guidelines apply. WNKY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ During Women’s History Month, local SOKY Floral Exchange—a women-owned business showcasing fresh flowers, soaps and honey from south-central Kentucky—supports 20 to 25 local farms and invites the community to celebrate local female farmers, a vision sparked by Emily Hunt in 2023. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Officials released the 4th Annual Duncan Hines Days’ Eats & Beats Music Festival lineup Monday. The event will be held on Saturday, June 6 at Circus Square Park from 3 pm to 10 pm and features headliner Elvie Shane (of the hit “My Boy”) plus state acts. WNKY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices have gone up nearly 80 cents and diesel has increased by $1.34 since last month, according to AAA, adding pressure for drivers in Bowling Green. Experts warn that supply problems from key oil routes (like the Strait of Hormuz) will likely keep prices rising. WKYU-FM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fossil experts say local limestone formed when a shallow sea once covered the area, hosting early sharks and marine life + fossils found in creek beds and backyards reveal the ancient underwater world. WBKO
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a storm brought heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds Sunday night, thousands of households remained without power Monday morning — 2,446 in Grayson County experienced outages. WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Thomas Wells of Graves Gilbert Clinic advised residents to start colon cancer screenings at age 45 during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, saying early detection can help prevent advanced cases and urging a checkup for any changes in bowel habits or unexplained weight loss. WBKO
- ➤ The Medical Center at Bowling Green has performed over 500 procedures using the Impella with SmartAssist to support patients with weakened hearts; hospital officials said the heart pump reduces the heart’s workload and delivers blood and oxygen to vital organs. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rockfield Elementary School student Knox Potter won first-place honors in the boys’ 10 and under (9-hole) division at the Bluegrass Golf Tour’s Combo No. 1, held Saturday at Danville Country Club and Sunday at Tates Creek Golf Course. Potter finished with a 12-under par 85 for a one-stroke victory. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ At Saturday's Greenwood All-Comers track meet, host Greenwood's girls team scored 95 points and South Warren's boys team won with 87 points + standout individual wins helped area schools secure top spots. 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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