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Tony Lopez and his wife Jenny Lopez work with new inventory for their local Bricks & Minifigs store on Scottsville Road in Bowling Green.
Bricks & Minifigs: Bowling Green’s latest ‘passion project’
Kane Smith, News Reporter • October 17, 2024
Dane Slayden’s “Mimesis” portrays the destruction of the self and reconstruction of the pieces and the internal conflicts that come with oneself. His artwork is displayed in the Fine Arts Center Cube Gallery.
‘IN THE EYE OF’ student art exhibit on display in FAC this week
October 16, 2024
OPINION: Kamala Harris’ clothes are not your concern
OPINION: Kamala Harris’ clothes are not your concern
October 16, 2024
VIDEO: HRL and CRW host Fall on the Hill
October 16, 2024
News
Mayoral candidates Patti Minter (left) and incumbent mayor Todd Alcott are seated by a debate moderator before beginning the Bowling Green Daily News’ Mayoral Forum at Bowling Green Junior High School on Oct. 14, 2024.
Alcott, Minter attend Bowling Green mayoral forum
Anthony Clauson, News Reporter • October 14, 2024

Incumbent Bowling Green Mayor Todd Alcott and mayoral candidate and WKU history professor Patti Minter met face-to-face Monday night for a public...

Drinks and snacks such as hot chocolate, caramel apples, soda, and chips were provided for the DSU Fall Festival by the Campus Activities Board on Oct. 14, 2024.
Campus Activities Board hosts Fall Festival, “Chili Cook Off” in DSU
October 14, 2024
The WKU League Of Sculptors Make metal art with molds for people who donate money to help fund their club at "Hammer-In" on Oct. 12, 2024.
'Hammer-In' metalworking celebration held at Kentucky Museum
October 13, 2024
2024’s Día de Muertos community ofrenda crafted by the Kentucky Folklife Program in partnership with The Kentucky Museum and The WKU Department of Society, Culture, Crime and Justice Studies is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kentucky Museum until Saturday, November 2.
Kentucky Folklife Program, Kentucky Museum offers Dia de los Muertos ofrenda
October 11, 2024
A trailer left over from WKU’s defunct outdoor recreation program ‘ORAC’ sits idly outside of the Preston Activity Center on Oct. 4, 2024.
‘I knew it was a ticking time bomb’: Students, alumni reflect on ORAC closure
October 11, 2024
An all-gender restroom sign outside room 403 in Raymond Cravens Library on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
Gender-inclusive restrooms provide a ‘safe space’ on the Hill
October 10, 2024
Opinion
OPINION: 10 essential horror movies to watch this October
OPINION: 10 essential horror movies to watch this October
Malone Farmer, News Reporter • October 15, 2024

Now that October is upon us, so is the anticipation for the holiday made famous for fright.  With Halloween just around the corner, many...

OPINION: 5 underrated places to shop at in Bowling Green
OPINION: 5 underrated places to shop at in Bowling Green
October 10, 2024
OPINION: Vance clearly won the Vice Presidential Debate
OPINION: Vance clearly won the Vice Presidential Debate
October 2, 2024
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Sports
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers quarterback Caden Veltkamp (10) fights into the end zone for a touchdown during the matchup against the University of Texas at El Paso at Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Veltkamp recorded three touchdowns and threw for 264 yards.
WKU uses fourth quarter surge to take down Sam Houston
Camden Bush, Sports Reporter • October 16, 2024

WKU football picked up a huge 31-14 conference win Wednesday at Sam Houston. The Hilltoppers found themselves in a tight 17-14 contest through...

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers tight end Trevor Borland (86) celebrates with his teammates during WKU’s game against The University of Texas at El Paso in Bowing Green, Ky. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.
The Other Side: A look at Sam Houston football with The Item
October 15, 2024
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Michael Mathison (4) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Evan Wibberley (58) during WKU’s game against The University of Texas at El Paso in Bowing Green, Ky. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.
WKU football prepares for big conference test
October 15, 2024
Western Kentucky University midfielder Camryn Davis (12) bumps the ball toward her teammates with her head during a match against Jacksonville State University at the WKU Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.
WKU soccer loses to rival MTSU
October 13, 2024
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