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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jackson’s Orchard is reopening for the new season with fruit trees, flowers and preserves for sale — a hand-carved wooden Johnny Appleseed statue will be on display as the orchard marks 60 years of family tradition. Co-owner Jonathan Price said the business thanks the community for its ongoing support. WNKY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Flooding from last week left Morgantown and many areas in Butler County underwater, making high-traffic roads like Main Street and Exit 26 off I-165 impassable while Butler County Rescue performed about five water rescues and warned drivers not to attempt to drive closed roads—risking stalled vehicles and unknown hazards. WBKO
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Michael Thomas Mestas, 41, of Rockfield was indicted on three criminal counts—including vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of an accident, and tampering with physical evidence—after he allegedly struck Terry Zweig, 46, who was riding a bicycle on Louisville Road on Jan. 18 and he was due to be arraigned Monday in Warren Circuit Court. Bowling Green Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lost River Cave in Bowling Green is flooded with 60 feet of water after heavy storms dropped roughly 10 inches of rain over five days. The park is closed until water levels go down and cleanup starts—donations are accepted to help. WKYU-FM
- ➤ Barren River Lake reached a historic high when heavy rains raised its water level to 583.6 feet by Monday morning—surpassing the previous record set in March 1989. Other reservoirs statewide neared record levels as Green River Lake measured 701.3 feet and Nolin River Lake approached its 560-foot spillway crest. WBKO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (District 3) reported on April 7 that after heavy rain some roads near Bowling Green reopened while many remain impassable because of water. Crews will continue checking routes and placing barricades while urging drivers not to drive through floodwater. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
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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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WKU Baseball vs. Kentucky Wildcats
6:00 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Cost info not provided — Experience a thrilling collegiate baseball matchup in Bowling Green.
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