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in Bowling Green
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bowling Green Hot Rods lost 4-3 to the Greenville Drive after leading into the eighth inning in a South Atlantic League game at Fluor Field in Greenville. The team will return for a six-game series in Bowling Green on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky secured a series sweep with an 8 to 3 win against UTEP Sunday at the WKU Softball Complex — coach Amy Tudor praised the team’s quick comeback after trailing 3 to 2 in the fourth inning. The Hilltoppers will host their final CUSA series starting Friday at the same venue. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky beat Missouri State 10-5 on Sunday at Hammons Field in Columbia. Hayden Robbins hit a go-ahead grand slam in the fifth inning (his career-best RBI total) and WKU will travel to Richmond Tuesday for their next game. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ On Friday, South Warren swept both girls’ 147-point and boys’ 145-point meets at Barren County High School in the Blue & Gold Invitational track event. Competitors from Glasgow and Barren County also earned wins in key relay and individual events, with Brandon James and Jayden Estes among top performers. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Bowling Green baseball won 5-1 on Saturday at BG High, with Logan Johnson pitching a complete game on 79 pitches to improve the record to 16-1. The team will open district play against Warren Central Monday at 5:30 p.m. + Tuesday at 6 p.m. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky lost 8-6 in a 12-inning game against Missouri State on Saturday at Hammons Field in Columbia — a walk-off home run clinched the win; the teams will finish the series on Sunday. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Jose Urbina pitched five shutout innings as the Hot Rods lost 4-0 to Greenville Drive at Fluor Field on Saturday — Greenville scored in the sixth and seventh innings after both starters held the game scoreless early on. Bowling Green Daily News
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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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Bowtie Nationals Featuring GM Invasion
All day — Beechbend Raceway Park — Entry fee varies — Experience thrilling drag racing, car shows, and exciting contests at this popular automotive event.
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Community Farmers Market
8 AM – 1 PM — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Explore fresh produce and local goods from Bowling Green's dedicated farmers.
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