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Monday, April 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Midnight on the Hill raised $120,543.73 for St. Jude as more than 900 people gathered at the Preston Center on Friday, April 4 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. and took part in games such as volleyball, dodgeball and silent disco—helping break last year’s record—and all funds will support treatments for children with cancer. College Heights Herald
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, a sinkhole caused Fountain Trace Drive to collapse in a Bowling Green neighborhood, and officials said no vehicles were involved. The road will remain closed until repairs are completed — residents can use alternate routes. WNKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A closure on the Western Kentucky Parkway in Hardin County caused major traffic disruptions—eastbound drivers were rerouted at I-165 for access to I-65 in Bowling Green—and officials said no timeline for reopening was immediately available. WBKO
- ➤ The Kentucky General Assembly passed House Bill 424 on March 7 by overturning the governor’s veto. The law requires public college boards to review faculty and presidents every four years—raising fears it could weaken tenure protections and impact future faculty recruitment. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Warren County Judge/Executive Doug Gorman and City of Bowling Green Mayor Todd Alcott declared states of emergency on Sunday after historic flooding damaged roadways and structures across the county. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Arbor Day Celebration
9 AM – 12 PM — Kereiakes Park Disc Golf Course — Free entry — Celebrate trees and their benefits with the community at this annual event.
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