Good morning, Bowling Green.

Marshall Beach, owner of Hog Wild Barbecue, had his home and business severely damaged by floodwaters that filled his living space and submerged his garage, destroying essential equipment.

He said he will reopen in a couple of weeks and is working with local officials to restore operations—he remains determined to serve his customers.

Five people were indicted in Bowling Green for alleged fentanyl trafficking after evidence linked Brayan Torres—accused of causing Acacia Rose Martinez’s fatal overdose on January 21—to charges including second-degree manslaughter and multiple counts of first-degree drug trafficking during his January 31 arrest.

Next week, the FAA Part 139 Fire Department Training Exercise will be held at the terminal facilities of the regional airport serving Bowling Green & Warren County from April 14 to April 16 at 6 p.m. each day as a controlled burn is set and emergency teams practice a full response. Officials from the Bowling Green Fire Department, airport staff, Medical Center E.M.S., Air Evac and Warren County Emergency Management will take part.

District 3 crews checked state routes after several roads remained closed as of 8 a.m. on April 8 due to high water conditions and roadway damage from an active embankment slide that closed U.S. 431 at Tunnel Hill near Union Ridge Road.

Joe Thompson from Med Center Health explained on today’s Sunrise Spotlight that the Summer Teen Ambassador Program will let high school students volunteer and shadow healthcare workers at The Medical Center in Bowling Green from June 16 to July 25.

Students will attend every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and must apply by 5:00 p.m. on April 21—details apply to all high school students including 2025 seniors.

The Bowling Green Hot Rods won 10-3 on Tuesday at Bowling Green Ballpark when Noah Myers and Tony Santa Maria each hit a three-run homer in the team's fifth consecutive home opener — they will play the Rome Emperors again today at 6:35 p.m. in the second game of their six-game series.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Earth Week Celebration

All day — Lost River Cave — Free volunteer opportunities — Celebrate the restoration of local ecosystems while enjoying hands-on activities in nature.

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.

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.

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.

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.