Today
in Bowling Green
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Education, BGISD, and WCPS are hosting the 21st Annual Summer Activities Fair at BG Ballpark on April 21 from 5pm-6:30pm (rain date April 23), where local camps, arts, sports, and enrichment programs offer families a range of summer options. SOKY Happenings
- ➤ Bowling Green–Warren County was named a Top 20 finalist for the 2026 All-America City Award after its local civic initiatives were recognized. The Top 10 winners will be announced in June. WBKO
- ➤ Wheelable Wilderness is a new nonprofit in south central Kentucky that makes the outdoors accessible for people with mobility challenges by lending specialized all-terrain track wheelchairs (designed for rugged trails). The group also plans to expand its services with a fully accessible campground featuring adaptive trails and a fishing pond. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Capitol will host a free screening of Jonesville: When Sunflowers Fall on Sunday, April 12 at 3pm at its downtown space with a panel discussion, while teen actors perform a full-length adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing on April 25 at 7pm and April 26 at 3pm. SOKY Happenings
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nominations for the 2026 Kentucky Special Education Teacher award are open until June 30 for special education teachers in public schools with at least five years of experience. The program is led by the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children + the Office of Special Education and Early Learning. WCLU Radio
- ➤ Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College recognized 20 Allied Health students on April 1 at its Loop Drive Campus for academic, clinical, & leadership excellence. Barren County’s April Saldana and Stacey Illenye received awards in Medical Laboratory Technology. WCLU Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky University has upgraded the Kentucky Mesonet website to include real-time weather updates, webcam feeds and interactive mapping — providing fresh climate data every five minutes for 80 counties. The new tools will help farmers and public safety officials track local weather details. WBKO
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ringo, a 4-year-old shelter dog featured by Morgantown Bank and Trust, shows a friendly nature and eagerness to learn. Visitors can stop by Logan County Animal Shelter or call (270-726-2186) for more details. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bowling Green Hot Rods split a doubleheader Sunday at Bowling Green Ballpark as they won Game 1 6-2 and lost Game 2 10-5; the team is set to start its nine-game home stand today at 6:35 p.m. against the Rome Emperors. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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Community Farmers Market
8 AM – 1 PM — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore local produce and artisan goods in a vibrant outdoor market setting.
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