Today
in Bowling Green
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WCRJ received 100 Recovery Backpacks Monday from the Southern Kentucky Reentry Council and the Barren River Office of Drug Control Policy to help released inmates access hygiene items (toothpaste, soap, and more) and vital support. The program, which delivered 1,500 backpacks since 2015, will soon expand to nearby jails. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Families are invited to join a free Easter Egg Hunt at Warren Central High School’s football field on Saturday, Mar. 28, with registration for giveaways beginning at 2 p.m. and the hunt starting at 3 p.m. featuring 50,000 eggs, bunny photos, ice cream, and games. The event will move to Sunday, Mar. 29 if it rains. WNKY
- ➤ After nearly a year of repairs following the 2025 floods, the Green River Ferry has reopened at Mammoth Cave to help park staff and residents shorten a drive that used to take up to an hour. The ferry will operate as long as the river stays between 9 and 30ft. WNKY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On March 24, the Chamber hosted its annual Women’s Leadership Conference — UNSCRIPTED, which gathered more than 400 businesswomen, entrepreneurs and community leaders. The event featured keynote Seema Sheth along with sessions on leadership, wellness and professional growth with networking and vendor shopping opportunities. Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Ashlee Wilson and Telia Butler discussed this year’s Duncan Hines Days & Eats and Beats Music Fest on Sunrise Spotlight. The segment highlighted the festival’s food & live music lineup. WNKY
- ➤ Bestselling author & podcaster Jen Hatmaker will speak at the Capitol by the Warren County Public Library on Thursday, Apr. 30 at 6 p.m. to discuss her new memoir Awake: A Memoir, and the free event will offer 400 copies while supplies last. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ THRIVE, a free two-week soft skills training pilot at WKU South Campus, finished on March 19 when participants practiced CPR and workplace basics with the American Red Cross; the program by Goodwill Opportunity Center and Leadership Strategies Group helped seven improve job readiness. Bowling Green Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hotel Inc (a local nonprofit) is expanding its medical respite housing program by adding 10 bedrooms across two locations in the Delafield neighborhood to help patients leaving hospitals recover safely. The expansion follows strong demand and donor support. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Western Kentucky men’s golf team finished third at the Austin Peay Intercollegiate on Tuesday in Dickson, Tennessee, with a 3-under total of 861—this score ranks as the season’s second lowest—while Gage Doyle recorded a new career best 54-hole score and Joseph Agee tied for ninth place. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ WKU baseball team rallied for a 10-5 win over Louisville on Tuesday at Nick Denes Field before a crowd of 1,694, easing pressure after a sweep at Jacksonville State. The team prepares for a three-game series at Sam Houston on Friday. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ South Warren senior pitcher Layla Ogden pitched a five-inning no-hitter for the visiting Spartans as they beat Ohio County by a score of 13 to 0 Tuesday — she allowed one walk, struck out 12 batters, and hit two runs. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Warren East's Kynleigh Barrick had two hits and two RBIs in a Friday win at Logan County and hit a two-run triple in Monday's 4-3 Bowling Green win, helping the team improve to 3-0 as they built on last year's Region 4 run. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky forward Grant Newell earned CSC Academic All-District honors from the College Sports Communicators on Tuesday, Mar. 24. He now will advance to the national ballot as one of eight Conference USA student-athletes recognized for both academics and his performance on the court. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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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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New Mexico State Aggies at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Baseball
12-5 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Enjoy collegiate baseball action as the Aggies take on the Hilltoppers.
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Fountain Square Arts Festival
All day — Fountain Square Park — Free entry — Celebrate creativity from local artists at this vibrant arts festival in the heart of Bowling Green.
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Bowling Green Reptile and Exotics Show
10 AM – 4 PM — Sloan Convention Center — Admission fee may apply — Explore a variety of exotic reptiles and other amazing animals in a vibrant vendor atmosphere.
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