Good morning, Bowling Green.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NHRA JEGS SportsNATIONAL

8 AM - 4 PM — Beechbend Raceway Park — Admission varies — Experience thrilling drag races at the NHRA JEGS SportsNATIONAL in Bowling Green.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Princess & Ponies

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Westbrook Farms Event Barn — Ticketed event — Meet Ariel and Moana, enjoy sing-a-longs, crafts, and photo ops.

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.