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Saturday, April 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jehovah’s Witnesses launched a month-long campaign to invite Bowling Green residents to two April events—one is a free one-hour commemorative observance of Jesus Christ’s death on April 12. They will hold a 30-minute Bible talk followed by a one-hour discussion at Kingdom Halls today and on April 6 to explain Jesus’ teaching about truth—details available for interested attendees. Bowling Green Daily News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Multiple rescue units responded today to a water rescue at several homes on 4312 Anna Sandhill Rd.—no one was injured—and all residents were safely evacuated. WNKY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ City police said that today an SUV driven by Marlynn Elias struck and killed 69-year-old Kimberly Howard in the 100 block of Riverwood Avenue—witnesses reported the driver admitted to hitting Howard before leaving the scene and returning one and a half hours later—and Elias is in jail on charges of leaving the scene and driving without a license. Bowling Green Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ April's heavy rainfall brought flooding that closed many roads across South Central Kentucky—including the Bowling Green northbound off ramp at Interstate 165 Exit 5—and officials urged drivers to avoid the flooded areas. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Adrian Santana's two-RBI triple helped the Bowling Green Hot Rods mount a late surge, but they lost 9—3 to the Greenville Drive on Friday at Fluor Field. The teams face each other again today at 5:45 p.m. as Garrett Edwards gets set to pitch for Bowling Green. WNKY
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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.
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WKU Baseball vs. Southern Indiana
5:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup featuring the Hilltoppers and Eagles.
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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.
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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.
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WKU Softball vs. Middle Tennessee State
6:00 p.m. — WKU Softball Field — Cost info not provided — Cheer on the Hilltoppers as they face off against the Blue Raiders in a thrilling softball matchup.
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WKU Baseball vs. Middle Tennessee State
3:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Cheer on the Hilltoppers as they take on the Blue Raiders in an exciting baseball showdown.
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Easter Celebration at The Foundry
9:30-11 a.m. — The Foundry Christian Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with an exciting egg hunt and activities for the kids.
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Earth Week Celebration
All day — Lost River Cave — Free volunteer opportunities — Celebrate the restoration of local ecosystems while enjoying hands-on activities in nature.
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WKU Baseball vs. Evansville
6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Free entry — Catch the Hilltoppers take on the Purple Aces in an exciting college baseball matchup.
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The Bowtie Nationals
April 25-27 — Beechbend Raceway Park — Entry fees vary — Experience thrilling drag racing, autocross, and a massive car show at this exciting automotive festival.
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