Today
in Bowling Green
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Bowling Green. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 19, local leaders gathered at The Capitol for a screening of the documentary 'Food, Insecure' and held a panel discussion to address hunger challenges in Bowling Green. The event, moderated by David Miner, compared local needs with those in Indiana and sought food system improvements. Bowling Green Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday's edition of Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson and Jason Musser talked about this year's Thunderfest on WNKY News 40. They shared details on plans for the upcoming festival. WNKY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lady Raiders won 6-0 over Lady Patriots in the semifinals on Monday at Warren East, with junior right-hander Autumn Brooks pitching a shutout. Their win advances them to Tuesday’s District 15 championship and a spot in next week’s Region 4 Tournament at the WKU Softball Complex. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ On May 19, 2026, Shea Bogue and Lily Elmore explained in a video how their team clinched a 2-1 win in extra innings during the district softball tournament — the dramatic finish came in the bottom of the 10th inning. WCLU Radio
- ➤ Greenwood’s baseball team won a 7-1 District 14 tournament game on Monday at South Warren High — advancing to the title game and Region 4 Tournament starting May 25. Coach Jason Jaggers praised pitchers Glosick and Justice for leading the early drive. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Western Kentucky women’s tennis coach Greg Davis announced on Tuesday that newcomer Emily Meng, a transfer from Quinnipiac with six singles wins, will join the team next fall at The Hill alongside transfer Madison Hill and six returning players. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ The Greenwood Gators clinched the District 14 championship with a 10-1 win over the Purples on Tuesday, May 19 at South Warren High School. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Greenwood’s Lady Gators rallied — key hits by Madilyn Allen and Cali Huff powered an 11 to 1 win over Bowling Green in the District 14 softball semifinal on Monday at South Warren. Bowling Green Daily News
- ➤ Shawn Savage, who spent eight years as an assistant coach at Bowling Green High School, was named the new boys’ basketball coach at Greenwood High School on Monday. He plans to host youth camps later this week and finalize his staff in District 14 to ready the team for top district competition. Bowling Green Daily News
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NHRA JEGS SportsNATIONAL
8 AM - 4 PM — Beechbend Raceway Park — Admission varies — Experience thrilling drag races at the NHRA JEGS SportsNATIONAL in Bowling Green.
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Asheville Tourists Baseball Game
5:35-7:35 p.m. — Bowling Green Ballpark — VIP tickets available — Catch the Asheville Tourists in action with premium game day experiences.
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Community Farmers Market
8 AM – 1 PM — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover fresh produce and local goods at this vibrant market in Bowling Green.
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Community Bike Ride & Dine
5:30-8 p.m. — Atomic Kitchen — Free entry — Celebrate Duncan Hines Days with a community bike ride and enjoy a meal afterwards.
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Lee Brice Concert
6:30-9:00 PM — Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) — Tickets available — Experience the hits of one of country music's most celebrated artists live in Bowling Green.
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Community Farmers Market
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Community Farmers Market — Free entry — Discover fresh produce and local goods at this vibrant, year-round market.
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