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in Bowling Green
Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hardy and Sons Funeral Home in Bowling Green will celebrate its 100th year this June — a milestone reflecting three generations of family service. The business, now led by Bill Hardy, Jr., began in Smiths Grove and remains a local fixture. Bowling Green Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WKU Student Government approved a public-private partnership with Gilbane on Thursday, paving the way for a new residence hall and passing legislation to fund a crosswalk, textbook reimbursements, lab goggles vouchers, and a brief student survey for campus improvements. College Heights Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Turf fields at Lovers Lane Soccer Complex face delays as work on soil stabilization and drainage continues with no new completion date set; two million dollars were allocated in FY2025 + more funds are planned for fields at Preston Miller Park. Bowling Green Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WKU men's golf team ended Saturday's round of the Mason Rudolph Championship with a 310 +26 score in Franklin, Tennessee and stood 14th at 596 +28 overall; coach Austin King said wind and mistakes affected play. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky’s women’s tennis team lost 4-1 to Austin Peay on Saturday at the Warren County Tennis Facility — freshman Virginia Madueño earned a key singles win, and the team will finish the season on Thursday at 1 p.m. CT during Senior Day against Middle Tennessee. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Bowling Green senior Landon Gilbert went 3-for-4 (two doubles and 2 RBIs) to help the visiting Purples secure an 11-3 win against Allen County-Scottsville on Saturday. Hudson Nottmeier and Colt Isenberg added key hits to the road victory. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Hot Rods won 4-2 on Friday at Bowling Green Ballpark as Saturday's game was postponed due to rain; pitcher Gary Gill Hill threw 67 pitches & rising prospect Theo Gillen sparked the offense, with the team set to host Rome on Tuesday at 6:35 p.m. 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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