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in Bowling Green
Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky student-athletes earned a record 101 CUSA Academic Medals—surpassing last year's total of 86. The conference announced Friday that the medals honor athletes with a GPA of 3.75 or higher. Bowling Green Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Warren County Fire Department is launching a Tactical Thermal Imaging training course this fall to help firefighters move quickly and work safely. Fire Training LLC and world-renowned Andy Starnes’ business will provide advanced equipment — designed to help locate fires and find safe access paths. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky’s women's tennis team swept Campbellsville 7-0 at the Warren County Tennis Facility last Thursday — Coach Greg Davis reached 88 wins and the team now prepares to visit Austin Peay on Saturday. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ On Friday, Apr. 3, J.D. Gonzalez recorded his first multi-hit game as the Hot Rods won 4-2 over the Dash at Bowling Green Ballpark, with the bullpen pitching four scoreless innings. The team played the second game Saturday at 4:05 p.m. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky’s softball team swept the series with a 7-4 win over Sam Houston on Friday at the WKU Softball Complex. Lauren Satterly and Morgan Sharpe led the offense as the team improved its home record. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky's baseball team fell to Liberty 6-2 Friday at Nick Denes Field. WKU wrapped up the three-game series with Liberty on Saturday at noon—fans were asked to park in Parking Structure 2. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ WKU men's golf team is tied for fifth in the Mason Rudolph Championship after the first round at Vanderbilt Legends Club. Rafe Blankenship tied his career best with a 68 and coach Austin King said the team handled the wind better — the second round is set for Saturday. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The WKU Hilltoppers lost 6+5 to the Flames on Saturday at Nick Denes Field after leading 5–0 through the eighth before Liberty scored 6 in the ninth inning. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ WKU hired Chase Lane as director of scouting on Friday, Apr. 3 and Will McNamara as assistant director of compliance; Lane (formerly of Georgia Tech’s recruiting and NIL collective) and McNamara (from Ball State) join the Hilltoppers ahead of their Sept. 5 season opener at Nevada. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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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.
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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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WKU Baseball vs. Kennesaw State
6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Tickets available — Cheer on the WKU Hilltoppers as they face off against Kennesaw State in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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WKU Baseball vs. Kennesaw State
3-8 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Cost info not specified — Catch the action as WKU Baseball takes on Kennesaw State in this exciting matchup.
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Glenn Miller Orchestra Concert
7 PM — The Capitol — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless sound of the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra on their national tour.
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