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in Bowling Green
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Warren Elementary School is set to host its production of The Wizard Of Oz. Ashlee Wilson + Grace Jenkins + Emma Vincent shared details on Thursday’s SOKY Speaks. WNKY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky athletics and the Hilltopper Athletic Foundation announced Tuesday the launch of the Hilltopper Hundred Society to support student-athletes with facility upgrades, scholarship funding and program support and to offer benefactors exclusive events and field passes with giving levels from $25,000 to over $250,000. Bowling Green Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Chandler Park Dental Care is hosting its 14th annual Smiles from the Heart giveaway today from 7 a.m. + 4 p.m. at its office, offering free X-rays, cleanings, fillings and extractions to help residents access essential care. WNKY
- ➤ Poison ivy thrives during warm weather and Dr. Shekar from The Medical Center advises treating minor skin irritation at home, but residents should see a healthcare provider if symptoms worsen (itching, redness, or blistering persist). WNKY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Veronica, an 8-month-old lively pup who loves birds and once lived on a farm with a turkey, is seeking a fresh start at the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society. Interested adopters should call (270) 783-9404 and note her need for a home without cats or small dogs. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WKU Softball earned its 30th season win and broke the home run record with 51 homers in a 7-5 win against Evansville on Wednesday. The team will host UTEP Friday at 6 p.m. at the WKU Softball Complex (broadcast on ESPN+). Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Hot Rods beat Greenville Drive 6+4 on Wednesday at Fluor Field, with Narciso Polanco recording three hits and a two-RBI performance while Nathan Flewelling and Ryan McCoy hit home runs to secure the win; Garrett Gainey earned his first win and Kisting picked up his first save. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The South Warren Spartans beat the Purples 14-2 in five innings at South Warren High School on Thursday, Apr. 16. Pitcher Layla Ogden (18) and catcher Kinleigh Russell (8) led the win. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Season tickets for WKU men's & women's basketball for the 2026-27 season are on sale online, by phone at 1-800-5-BIGRED, or in person at E.A. Diddle Arena; men's tickets cost $75 per seat with HAF donation and women's $50 while Hilltopper priority tickets drop to $300, $250, & $200. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ On Wednesday, South Warren won 15-0 in four innings against defending state champion Louisville Assumption, led by senior Hadley Borders (4-for-4) who hit a home run and a double. The victory boosts the team’s standing just before its District 14 opener at home. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The WKU Lady Toppers lost 4-3 to the Sam Houston Bearkats in the first round of the Conference USA Women’s Tennis Championship on Wednesday, April 15 at the Adams Tennis Complex in Murfreesboro. The team won the doubles point but fell short in singles to decide the match. 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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