Today
in Bowling Green
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Friday's Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson joined Missy Monroe and Jennifer Bailey to discuss details for the upcoming Evening In Italy Gala benefiting the St. Gianna Crisis Pregnancy Home. The gala will be held soon in the local community. WNKY
- ➤ Teen Eden Parrott, who has health challenges, had her Broadway dream fulfilled when Dream Factory sent her to New York in July 2025 to see Wicked & Hamilton. The nonprofit will host the Taste of Bowling Green fundraiser on April 23 at Sloan Convention Center to support future trips. WNKY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WKU radio station is reviving the Mayhem Music Festival — a local event that will bring community members together in Bowling Green. WBKO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Volunteer firefighters at Woodburn Fire Department are facing higher fuel costs as gas prices nearly double the cost to fill a fire truck, chief Bob Skipper said. The department handles 900 calls a year and encourages public support through volunteering and local fundraisers. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Warren’s softball team achieved its biggest win in program history with a 6-1 victory against nationally ranked No. 1 Orange Beach on Thursday night in Orange Beach, Alabama — the win ended a 45-game streak for the defending champs and advanced the Spartans to a flawless 21-0 record. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Bowling Green’s Nicholas Morris and Annalise Morris won age-division titles at a Bluegrass Golf Tour event held Thursday at the University Club-Big Blue Course in Lexington. Nicholas shot a 14-over par 86 to win the boys-14-and-under division by three strokes and Annalise won the girls-12-and-under division by six strokes. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky’s women’s tennis team ended its season with a 4 to 2 Senior Day win over Middle Tennessee on Thursday, Apr. 9 at Michael O. Buchanon Park (the Lady Toppers will compete next week in the Conference USA Women’s Tennis Championship). Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Hot Rods scored season-high 10 runs to defeat the Rome Emperors 10-5 on Thursday at Bowling Green Ballpark. The win featured strong hitting that built an early lead and marked a key moment in a six-game series. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ WKU baseball defeated New Mexico State 7-3 Friday night at Nick Denes Field, with six players contributing nine hits & two home runs; the team improved to 18-16 and will pitch again today at 3 p.m. CT for the next game in their series. WNKY
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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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3H Farm's Market's Spring Festival
All day — 3H Farm's Market — Free entry — Celebrate Mother's Day weekend with over 75 vendors and delicious food trucks at this lively festival.
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