Today
in Bowling Green
Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WKU PBS presented the free documentary Jonesville: When Sunflowers Fall on Sunday in Bowling Green to showcase the legacy of a once vibrant Black community — featuring descendants and former residents discussing local history — as a way to learn from the past. WBKO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WKU nursing students in a Health Promotion and Disease Prevention class went barefoot on the grass outside Ogden College Hall on Friday, Apr. 10 to practice grounding for better physical and mental health, leaving shoes and phones inside to focus on interacting with classmates. College Heights Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Warren County and south central Kentucky face an Enhanced Brush Fire Conditions Warning today due to limited rainfall, low humidity + windy conditions. The National Weather Service advises residents to avoid outdoor burning to help keep fires at bay. WBKO
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Bowling Green senior John Mosley and junior Grayson Rodgers pitched a two-hit shutout as the Purples beat Calloway County 8-0 at Harold J. Stahl Field. The team will host Glasgow today and improve their record to 13-1. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Bowling Green Hot Rods finished Saturday with a rain-shortened 7-6 win over Rome and a first-homestand record of 6-2. Manager Rafeal Valenzuela said they will face their first road test on Tuesday in Greenville & build on a five-game winning streak. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ New Mexico State ended its nine‐game losing streak to WKU with a 10-7 win at Nick Denes Field on Sunday, April 12. The victory closed the three‐game series, and WKU will face Louisville on Tuesday. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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Dallas Baptist Patriots at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Baseball
12-5 p.m. — Nick Denes Field — Check website for ticket info — Cheer on the Hilltoppers as they take on the Patriots in an exciting college baseball matchup.
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