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in Bowling Green
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Kentucky State Police Post Three held its annual Cover the Cruiser fundraiser at Five Star gas station on Louisville Road to benefit Special Olympics programs and the Torch Run. Community donations of $1 each helped raise about $75,700 since 2020 — a milestone that supports local athletic events. WNKY
- ➤ Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland rescued 5,524,695 pounds of surplus food from retailers in fiscal 2025 through its Food Rescue program, which collects safe food and delivers it to 188,000 neighbors (with operations in Bowling Green and Elizabethtown). The nonprofit invites local donors to help prevent food waste. WBKO
- ➤ WKU Greek fraternities and sororities donate canned food annually at CanStruct, pushing House on the Hill’s lifetime donations over 700,000. The event will be held on Saturday, Apr. 18 (8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.) at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center, where 24 groups will build food structures to fight hunger. WBKO
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sheldon's Express Pharmacy — a family-run business with deep local roots — will open its 10th location in north Warren County on Louisville Road near Priceless and Ace Hardware. The new store will offer pharmacy services plus expanded medical testing to help ease overcrowded ERs and urgent care centers. WBKO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday's edition of Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson, Joel Hawkins, and Byron Carothers discussed upcoming weekend events benefiting House on the Hill, including the Conquer The Hill & Fountain Square Art Festival. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bowling Green Junior High School will soon undergo renovations adding a new section in the bus loop area & expanding its cafeteria to serve nearly 1,000 students while updating safety standards under Senate Bill 6. The $20 million project will last about 20 months. WNKY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A burn ban was put in place across Warren County and Bowling Green on Monday by Judge-Executive Doug Gorman due to dry conditions — anyone lighting outdoor fires faces fines from $50 to $500 until further notice. Bowling Green Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Med Center Health and Clearway Health announced a new specialty pharmacy program in Bowling Green that will offer support for patients with complex illnesses — the service will first be available in Neurology, Western Kentucky Heart and Lung, and Gastroenterology clinics — with plans to expand in the future. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Greenwood rallied with a 10-0 win over Allen County-Scottsville on Tuesday at Greenwood High School — Mason Cosby pitched nearly flawlessly in six innings. The team will host DuPont Manual Friday and Butler County Saturday before starting district play against South Warren. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Glasgow junior Jakylie Green homered and drove in two runs to help the Lady Scotties win 8-4 against Edmonson County on Tuesday; the team will face District 15 rival Warren East on Thursday. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Bowling Green’s baseball team is off to a strong 14-1 start as senior Landon Gilbert hit .636 over six games — he even pitched a win against Butler County last week; the Purples will host the BGHS Round Robin against Farragut on Friday. 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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