Today
in Bowling Green
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Rainhill Equine Facility welcomed Premium Cigar, a 19-year-old blind Standardbred gelding from North Carolina. The horse will live permanently at the sanctuary that cares for 54 horses on 202 acres and has been serving the community for 42 years. SOKY Happenings
- ➤ Community Education will host an upcoming car seat safety event in Bowling Green, as discussed on Sunrise Spotlight with Ashlee Wilson & Christy Vickery. The event will help local families learn proper child passenger safety practices. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky University has 12 graduate programs ranked among the nation's best in the U.S. News Best Graduate Schools list. The rankings include diverse fields (nursing, public health, business, and education), underscoring the university's commitment to quality graduate education. WBKO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WKU could lose $1.5 million in unrestricted state funding for next fiscal year if House Bill 500 becomes law; the legislature approved the budget on April 1 and it now awaits Gov. Andy Beshear's approval. College Heights Herald
- ➤ Bowling Green police advise residents to register their bicycles on the city website so that lost or stolen bikes can be tracked; this simple step may help prevent unclaimed bikes from being auctioned off (Ronnie Ward explained that even children’s birthday or holiday bikes benefit). WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, WKU's women's golf team tied for sixth at the Mo Memorial in Bryan-College Station, Texas after posting an 18-over-par round; freshman Reagan Ramage led with a 2-over-par 74. The team battled a tough course while competing against top-ranked rivals. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Former Western Kentucky women's tennis player Samantha Martinez will play for Venezuela at the Billie Jean King Cup at Club Deportivo de Ibagué in Colombia, and the team will compete in Group B of the Americas Zone Group 1 from today to April 11 (WKU alum). Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Former UK athletes honor coach Pat Etcheberry, a Chile native and javelin champion who later led strength training for many UK teams before he passed away at 82. His innovative methods helped shape local athletes’ performance + his legacy is remembered today. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ WKU announced on Monday that setter Izzie Delacher joined its 2026 signing class in Bowling Green; the Grand Rapids native, with over 3,500 high school assists, said she was eager to boost the program + build on its tradition. 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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