Good morning, Bowling Green.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.