Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
Good morning, Bowling Green.
United Way Southern Kentucky held its Feed the Need food drive on Friday and Saturday at 19 store locations in seven counties, collecting tens of thousands of nonperishable items.
Local nonprofits will pick up the donations Tuesday for distribution to food pantries.
WKU hosted a collaborative photojournalism presentation in Jody Richards Hall on Friday, Mar.
27, where representatives from Mountain Workshops, Picture Kentucky, Boyd’s Station, and the Kentucky Documentary Photographic Project discussed the evolution of visual storytelling — highlighting a legacy of ethical, creative journalism.
SKyCTC announced the purchase of a 41-acre site for its planned Glasgow Health Campus that will expand its nursing and LPN programs.
Groundbreaking is set for April 30 and design may add modern tech + extra classrooms to better prepare students, with construction expected to take up to two years.
Crews contained a 450-acre wildfire at Land Between the Lakes Sunday evening and are managing a 150-acre fire on road 337 that grew from 30 acres to 20% containment Sunday morning.
Officials said smoke may be visible and North and South Trail remains closed while FS Road 337 will reopen by morning.
Habitat for Humanity completed the final six affordable homes in Durbin Estates on March 26 — the dedication celebrated residents like retired social worker Kim Sommerville.
Gov. Beshear, Mayor Alcott, and local partners funded the $1.2 million project partly with federal disaster recovery grants, marking a milestone in community housing recovery.
Western Kentucky's women's tennis team lost 4-0 to UAB at Hoover Met Tennis Center in Hoover on Saturday, March 28.
The doubles pair (Ariadna Fernandez and Barbara Olvera) secured a win to improve their record for the season.
Bowling Green senior John Mosley homered and drove in four runs (including three scores) to lead the Purples to a 16-10 win over LaRue County on Saturday, boosting the team to a 5-0 start.
They will face Franklin-Simpson Monday.
On Saturday, the Lady Toppers completed the first round at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic in Athens (scoring 12-over par 300 for fourth place among 16 teams), with junior Julia Zigrossi recording her season-best 18-hole score at 2-over 74.
Western Kentucky beat Sam Houston 8+2 Sunday at Don Sanders Stadium in Huntsville, Texas.
Pitcher Gavin Perry struck out nine batters in 6 2/3 innings as the Hilltoppers now hold a 6-3 advantage and will host Tennessee Tech Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Western Kentucky’s women’s tennis team lost 4-1 to Jacksonville State on Friday at the Jax State Tennis Courts in Jacksonville, Alabama.
Freshman Barbara Olvera earned wins in singles and doubles with Ariadna Fernandez, tying the series at 1-1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community Farmers Market
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover fresh produce and connect with local farmers and artisans.
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.
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.
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.
WKU Baseball vs. Austin Peay
6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch the WKU Baseball team in action as they take on Austin Peay.
Carly Pearce Concert
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Tickets available — Experience the evolution of country music with Carly Pearce's heartfelt performance.
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