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WKU football in controversy after defensive lineman removed from team following death of mother
WKU football in controversy after defensive lineman removed from team following death of mother
Diego Alcaraz-Monje, Assistant Content Editor • July 15, 2026
The exposed interior of the remaining half of Douglas Keen Hall on July 13, 2026.
Douglas Keen demolition hits halfway, preparations for Hugh Poland begin
July 13, 2026
The flyer for Beech Bend's Headbanger's Ball. Flyer courtesy of Logan Potter.
Headbanger’s Ball to help Bowling Green rock out
July 10, 2026
Jackson Roy and Mattalyn Johnson count the harvest of sweet corn into dozens to sell in and alongside the Community Supported Agriculture bags on July 7, 2026.
WKU Ag gives back with Community Supported Agriculture
July 9, 2026
News
WKU Athletics releases press release detailing several staff changes
WKU Athletics releases press release detailing several staff changes
Malone Farmer, Sports Reporter • July 6, 2026

WKU Athletics Director Todd Stewart announced several updates to Athletics Staff in a Monday, July 6 press release. The announcement details...

All 12 members of the Bike4Alz team pose for a picture with a bicycle upon arrival to Bowling Green on July 5.
Bike4Alz Team 14 rides into BG
July 5, 2026
Kentucky’s Seventy Six community celebrates historic holiday
Kentucky’s Seventy Six community celebrates historic holiday
July 1, 2026
The logo for the 2026 Thunderfest. Image courtesy of Thunderfest.
Thunderfest returns to BG
July 1, 2026
What is remaining of Douglas Keen Hall on July 1, 2026, after WKU began demolishing it to make way for the new residence hall coming in August of 2028.
Demolition of Douglas Keen Hall continues
July 1, 2026
WKU meteorology professor Josh Durkee and his two Homeland Security Science master's students Harmoney Guercio and Thomas Payette pose with a WKU towel in front of the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Ceremony on June 18. Photo taken with permission from Durkee's Facebook.
WKU Meteorology makes a mark at Obama Presidential Ceremony
June 30, 2026
Opinion
Graphic by Shelbi Bale
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is a messy update to a classic franchise
Malone Farmer, Commentary Writer • April 27, 2026

From the sands of Cairo emerges a long-missing girl. Her body has been marred by the ancient malevolence stored within her. Katie didn’t come...

Graphic by Shelbi Bale
HERALD EDITORIAL BOARD: Why we ask the hard questions
April 12, 2026
Luc Besson’s ‘Dracula’ bites off more than it can chew
Luc Besson’s ‘Dracula’ bites off more than it can chew
February 15, 2026
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Sports
WKU Athletics releases press release detailing several staff changes
WKU Athletics releases press release detailing several staff changes
Malone Farmer, Sports Reporter • July 6, 2026

WKU Athletics Director Todd Stewart announced several updates to Athletics Staff in a Monday, July 6 press release. The announcement details...

Western Kentucky University infielder Reid Howard (3) rushes toward second base during WKU’s game against the Liberty Flames at Nick Denes Field on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The Hilltoppers lost 3-8, which now left them with a 16-14 record going into the weekend games.
WKU Baseball falls to Jacksonville State in Conference USA Tournament thriller
May 22, 2026
Western Kentucky Hilltopper’s Right Handed Pitcher Jacob O’Day (13) pitches the ball during WKU’s game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nick Denes Field on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
WKU Baseball bunt past MTSU 8-2 in Conference USA Tournament opener
May 20, 2026
Head Coach Greg Collins speaks to his team on Friday, Nov. 14 2025 during WKU’s basketball game against Indiana State in E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.
Greg Collins stands at the center of WKU Athletics’ commitment to retention
May 20, 2026
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