Today
in Bowling Green
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today on Community Driven, Tommy Modeszto joined Jessica Heffinger from Glory Baby Ministry + discussed this year’s Derby Darlins presented by The Mint Gaming Hall. The segment aired 45 minutes ago. WNKY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Purple Toad opened a new location in Bowling Green on Cemetery Road near Interstate 65. The 20,000 sqft winery offers 54 wine varieties, 20 spirits and event spaces, and Dossey expects live music nights and extra parking soon. Bowling Green Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Glasgow High School's show choir performed From Now On from The Greatest Showman at the state Beta convention, with junior Wilder Pate leading a new group of about 20+ sophomores and freshmen. The group tied for second and will head to nationals soon. WCLU Radio
- ➤ Six first graders at W.R. McNeill Elementary observed bright daffodils and tulips they planted two Novembers ago in a Bowling Green Garden Club program. Club members returned Monday morning for a lesson (taught by club president Martha Harkleroad) as students shared their joy over the blooming bulbs. Bowling Green Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The NWS found two EF-0 tornadoes struck Butler and Logan counties Sunday night. One tornado snapped trees in Logan's Jerico neighborhood and the other hit Turnertown in Butler, leaving no injuries. WNKY
- ➤ The National Weather Service Louisville released preliminary results showing that an EF-1 tornado hit Riverside in Warren County Sunday night, reaching winds of 90 mph with damage still under review. WNKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation has supported the sheriff’s office for three years by funding extra equipment, including a virtual reality training system — and is planning a 5K with teddy bear sales to back up when budget gaps occur. The community has shown strong support. WNKY
- ➤ Lawmakers advanced a bill to add 551 acres to Mammoth Cave National Park to boost tourism and protect regional natural resources (the land is already under a conservation easement held by The Nature Conservancy). Testimony at the hearing highlighted the park’s role in supporting local businesses. WBKO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospice of Southern Kentucky is refreshing the Geri Buchanon Smith Memorial Garden on its Bowling Green campus so visitors, including patients, families, and staff, may find a quiet outdoor respite—crews will begin work soon and expect completion by the end of the year. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Franklin-Simpson began its baseball season with a 3-1 home win against Portland (Tennessee) on Tuesday. The team will play at Butler County on Friday. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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Community Farmers Market
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover fresh produce and connect with local farmers and artisans.
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