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The logo for the 2026 Thunderfest. Image courtesy of Thunderfest.
Thunderfest returns to BG
Diego Alcaraz-Monje, Assistant Content Editor • 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
The WKU concrete canoeing team poses with their first-place winning canoe at the American Society of Civil Engineers Civil Engineering Student Championships. Photo taken with permission from the WKU ASCE Instagram.
WKU concrete canoe team rows to victory at nationals
June 29, 2026
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Warren County Judge Executive Doug Gorman reads through community concerns at the Fiscal Court meeting on June 25, 2026.
Fiscal Court gives final approval to data center regulations
Josh Baumgardner, News Reporter • June 25, 2026

The Warren County Fiscal Court unanimously passed the final vote on regulations for data centers.  The regulations include a land ordinance...

Construction equipment begins on the smaller right half of Douglas Keen on June 24, 2026, after entirely removing the lobby.
Demolition continues on Douglas Keen Hall
June 24, 2026
Rebecca Baumbach, Skip Cleavinger, Pat Broaders and John Skelton play their traditional Celtic instruments during the Summer Solstice Concert. Photo taken at the Capitol Theater on June 22.
Summer solstice concert celebrates Celtic culture
June 24, 2026
Kendall Hughey, Emily Victoriano, Salem Hollow and Jackie Wyman play music and protest artificial intelligence outside the Knicely Conference Center during the informational event on June 22, 2026.
Local community voices concerns about data centers
June 23, 2026
WKU ushers in new housing management
WKU ushers in new housing management
June 18, 2026
Claudia Hanes, a retired teacher who taught in Bowling Green for 31 years, holds a sign at the Board of Commissioners meeting on June 17, 2026.
Bowling Green commissioners approve restrictions on data centers
June 17, 2026
Opinion
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‘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
Herald newsmagazine | Vol.101, No.5
Sports
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
David Quintanilla, Español Editor • May 22, 2026

In a back and forth Conference USA battle WKU Baseball succumbed to the No. 1 seed Jacksonville State in a 12-11 game on Friday afternoon.  The...

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
Western Kentucky University pitcher Trey Reinburg (15) throws a pitch 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 drops final series of the season at Delaware
May 16, 2026
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The entrance to the Global Learning and International Affairs offices in Mahurin Honors College on June 9, 2026. The WKU Global office is located right under the quote.

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The Den by Denny's torn down on June 15, 2026, as they make room for the construction of a new large dorm hall set to house around 1,000 students.

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The Faculty House partially fenced in with the renovations being done on Cherry Hall on June 10, 2026.

Faculty House dodges demolition • 324 Views

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Rush Robinson former president of the Student Government Association, on his last meeting as student regent, discusses the tuition increase with Timothy Caboni, president of WKU, on June 5, 2026.

WKU Board of Regents approves tuition increase • 303 Views

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