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A “Rittenhouse Recap” attendee listens as Kyle Rittenhouse tells his story in the Downing Student Union Nite Class on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

LIVE: Kyle Rittenhouse speaking at WKU, protests in progress

Herald Staff
March 27, 2024
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni meets with members of the College Heights Herald Editorial Board on the first day of classes of the Spring 2023 semester in the President's House on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

5 takeaways from the Herald’s meeting with Caboni

Herald Staff
January 17, 2023
A voting sticker lays forlorn in the grass as early voters in Warren County attend the final day of In-Person No-Excuse Absentee voting for the 2022 Midterm Elections on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at Living Hope Baptist Church in Bowling Green, Ky.

Warren County midterm election results: Minter loses seat, Paul defeats Booker

Herald staff
November 8, 2022
President Timothy Caboni speaks with College Heights Herald staff ahead of the new school year at the Craig Administrative Center on WKU's campus in Bowling Green, Ky. on Friday, Aug. 19.

6 takeaways from the Herald’s Caboni meeting

Herald Staff
August 19, 2022
Members of the Herald speak with WKU president Timothy Caboni in the Craig Administrative Center on Feb. 1, 2022.

7 things we learned from meeting with President Caboni

Herald staff
February 1, 2022
Volunteers help clear out merchandise from WK Liquors after it was hit by an EF-3 tornado Saturday Dec. 11, 2021.

Tornado recovery resources in Bowling Green

Herald Staff
January 18, 2022
The Herald Editorial Board met with President Tim Caboni and Director of Media Relations Bob Skipper to discuss the spring 2021 semester.

8 things we learned in a meeting with President Caboni

Herald Staff
January 15, 2021
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‘A friend to all:’ Remembering Elliott Wells

Herald Staff
December 21, 2020
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Staff Picks: Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

Herald Staff
November 26, 2020
Warren County voters could vote in six different locations on Nov. 3, 2020.

Election 2020: Here’s what Warren County voters were saying at the polls

Herald Staff
November 3, 2020
Linley Boykin, 5, stops to write a Christmas list to Santa with her grandmother and great-grandmother on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at the GypsyMoon Marketplace, which hosted a Christmas market weekend.

5 Christmas songs suggestions for early holiday playlists

Herald Staff
November 2, 2020
Many of Bowling Green’s political candidates — incumbents and challengers — descended on Circus Square Park for an open forum about what they would bring to office if they win in the upcoming election. The forum was opened by State Rep. Attica Scott, who represents the 41st district in Jefferson County.

Who’s running for Bowling Green City Commission in 2020?

Herald Staff
November 1, 2020
Three members of the Munchoor family leave with a collection of apples from the U-Pick orchard at Jackson’s Orchard on Saturday, Sep. 5, 2020, in Bowling Green, Ky.

Five recipes for the fall season

Herald Staff
September 21, 2020
President Timothy Caboni meets with the College Heights Herald editorial staff to discuss plans for the upcoming school year on Friday, August 21, 2020. The meeting discussed how the campus mask mandate will be upheld, what to expect in terms of sports, and if students should anticipate a transition to fully-remote learning again.

7 things we learned from Caboni ahead of the fall semester

Herald Staff
August 21, 2020
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Social distancing disco: Herald staff playlist 2

Herald Staff
April 24, 2020
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Social distancing disco: Herald staff playlist

Herald Staff
April 17, 2020
Herald writer Julie Sisler introduces herself during warmups with the Happy Gas Improv Troupe at Gordon Wilson Hall on Nov. 12, 2019.

Coming up with resolutions is tough, here is what our features staff hopes to change in the new decade

Herald staff
January 29, 2020
Herald writer Julie Sisler introduces herself during warmups with the Happy Gas Improv Troupe at Gordon Wilson Hall on Nov. 12, 2019.

Coming up with resolutions is tough, here is what our features staff hopes to change in the new decade

Herald staff
January 29, 2020
President Timothy Caboni sits down with the editorial board at the College Heights Herald discussing upcoming news for next semester on Aug. 24. at Student Publications.

A look back at 2019 and the Herald stories that made an impact

Herald staff
December 31, 2019
Lauren and Brian Griffing take their daughters Laine, 2, and Evelyn, 7 months, to the polls before work. The Griffings are both teachers and are excited about their vote, Lauren said.

‘Trying to save the country’: Find out what local voters are saying as they leave the polls

Herald staff
November 6, 2019
Bleu waits for their owner Brad Schneider as he votes in Kentucky’s 2019 general election during their morning run. Schneider says he’s excited about his vote and is open for change.

Gallery: Warren County residents head to the polls

Herald Staff
November 5, 2019
Andy Beshear shakes the hands of his supporters as he gets off his tour bus at a campaign stop in Franklin on the day before elections, Monday, November 4, 2019. Beshear hopes to beat Matt Bevin as the democratic candidate for Governor.

Election Day 2019: Follow along for updates on the gubernatorial election

Herald staff
November 5, 2019
Big Red pumpking carving

Upgrade your pumpkins with these WKU-themed pumpkin carvings

Herald Staff
October 30, 2019
WKU president Dr. Timothy Caboni talks with the College Heights Herald editorial board on August 23, 2019.

Mold, construction and Title IX: 5 takeaways from Caboni’s meeting with the Herald

Herald Staff
August 23, 2019
Terry Ballman addresses students' concerns after the resignation of Larry Snyder on Monday, April 1. The University Senate passed a vote of no confidence on Ballman on Thursday, April 4. 

University Senate votes no confidence in provost’s leadership

Herald Staff
April 4, 2019
WKU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Terry Ballman attends the WKU Scholarship Celebration on Thursday, March 28 at the Knicely Conference Center. 

Watch Terry Ballman’s forum here

Herald Staff
April 1, 2019
WKU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Terry Ballman attends the WKU Scholarship Celebration on Thursday, March 28 at the Knicely Conference Center. 

Faculty expresses fear and confusion over Snyder resignation

Herald Staff
March 29, 2019
A group of students assemble to protest the sudden resignation of Larry Snyder outside the Weatherby Administration building March 28 in Bowling Green. Snyder resigned as Dean of Potter College in an email Tuesday, March 26.

What we know about the Snyder resignation

Herald Staff
March 28, 2019
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Spread the love at WKU with these Valentines

Herald Staff
February 14, 2019
Reports of robbery on Adams Street unfounded, WKUPD say

Reports of robbery on Adams Street unfounded, WKUPD say

Herald Staff
February 6, 2019
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Herald Staff
January 21, 2019
Best of the Hill!

Vote Here: Best of the Hill 2018

Herald Staff
November 27, 2018
A woman casts their vote in the Kentucky midterm elections at the W. R. McNeill Elementary School on Tuesday, November 6.

Midterm Election Results

Herald Staff
November 7, 2018
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Voting Guide 2018

Herald Staff
October 30, 2018
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VP of Public Affairs to leave WKU after 18 years

Herald Staff
October 22, 2018

Former professor pleads guilty to defrauding the university

Herald Staff
September 28, 2018
Former professor pleads guilty to defrauding the university

Former professor pleads guilty to defrauding the university

Herald Staff
September 28, 2018
Board of Regents discusses potential tuition increase

Board of Regents discusses potential tuition increase

Herald Staff
May 13, 2018
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Don’t miss your finals, check your exam schedule here

Herald Staff
May 7, 2018
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Second phase of budget reduction plan released, over $14 million to be cut

Herald Staff
May 3, 2018
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Want to donate to the Herald? Here’s how

Herald Staff
April 25, 2018
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Caboni issues statement following story on SGA president’s harassment experience

Herald Staff
April 25, 2018
Police/crime/BGPD/WKUPD

Crime Reports as of April 2

Herald Staff
April 4, 2018
Student body president Andi Dahmer talks about what to expect this semester in SGA. This semester there is a trip to Frankfort open to members of SGA to fight for public education where two members will have the opportunity to give a speech.

SGA President Andi Dahmer is not running for reelection

Herald Staff
April 3, 2018
A new graduate takes a celebratory selfie with friends and other graduates during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 10th, in Diddle Arena.

Additional details released for two-day celebration for spring commencement

Herald Staff
April 2, 2018
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‘Dolores,’ labor leader & civil rights activist, documentary shown today

Herald Staff
March 21, 2018
Police Line/Crime stories

Crime Reports as of March 18

Herald Staff
March 20, 2018
Best of the Hill!

Vote for Best Of The Hill 2018!

Herald Staff
March 13, 2018
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Is there something the Herald should look into? Drop us a tip and let us know

Herald Staff
March 9, 2018
A student walks in front of Cherry Hall on Feb. 22.

Regional campus chancellor positions reportedly eliminated

Herald Staff
March 9, 2018
A student walks in front of Cherry Hall on Feb. 22.

Under House GOP plan universities would not face cut, Mesonet would be funded

Herald Staff
March 1, 2018
President Timothy Caboni listens to fellow speakers at the Board of Regents meeting on Feb. 23 in Jody Richards Hall. Caboni announced plans for dealing with the budget and its shortfalls going forward. "This is the worst decision anyone in a leadership position has to make," Caboni said at the end of the meeting.

Budget Council recommends closing University College, reducing workforce

Herald Staff
February 27, 2018
Police/crime/BGPD/WKUPD

Crime Reports as of Feb. 19

Herald Staff
February 20, 2018
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Spread the love at WKU with our valentines

Herald Staff
February 14, 2018
Crime Reports as of Feb. 12

Crime Reports as of Feb. 12

Herald Staff
February 13, 2018
Graduates wave their red towels near the end of the Potter College of Arts & Letters and University College commencement ceremony Saturday at Diddle Arena.

Two-day celebration planned for spring commencement

Herald Staff
February 1, 2018
Donors gone dark

Herald wins general excellence for Kentucky college papers, here’s our award winners

Herald Staff
January 29, 2018
Police Line/Crime stories

Governor: Two students have died as a result of shooting at Marshall County

Herald Staff
January 23, 2018
U.S. Senate incumbent Rand Paul ended his campaign rally in his hometown of Bowling Green by thanking supporters. Paul is running to be re-elected for a Kentucky seat in the U.S. Senate. Paul has already served one term.

Bowling Green man who attacked Sen. Rand Paul charged with felony assault

Herald Staff
January 20, 2018
File photo of Cherry Hall.

Power outage closes Barnes Campbell Hall until further notice

Herald Staff
January 16, 2018
Wes Strader calls a game in 1989-90, one of the many during his 36-year career as the "Voice of the Hilltoppers."

‘Voice of the Hilltoppers,’ Wes Strader, dies at 79

Herald Staff
January 10, 2018
Police Line/Crime stories

UPDATE: BGPD public information officer says no robbery occurred, no gun present

Herald Staff
January 9, 2018
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Obituary: Elizabeth Oakes, professor emerita of English

Herald Staff
January 9, 2018
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Provost approves changes to language requirement

Herald Staff
December 13, 2017
Members of the mens rugby team catch their breathe at doing a conditioning drill during a practice at the intramural fields. Joshua Ferriell (far right) coaches the team. (Ian Maule/HERALD)

Men’s rugby coach, AMS instructor, died Saturday

Herald Staff
December 12, 2017
Peter Gall

Gall indicted in shooting death of WKU student

Herald Staff
November 11, 2017
File photo of Cherry Hall.

Faculty member placed on leave pending investigation into misuse of funds

Herald Staff
October 26, 2017
Management closed the lower entrance to the Alumni Center parking structure on after the lowest floor was flooded with over 5 inches of water in some places on September 1, 2017.

Overnight rain causes flooding across campus

Herald Staff
September 1, 2017
Chalmette High School Senior Mitchell Robinson (23) attempts to score a basket in a game against Ballard High School on Sat. Feb. 11, 2017 at Bowling Green High School. The 7 foot 5-star recruit signed to WKU on Nov. 15, 2016. 

Five-Star recruit Mitchell Robinson suspended from program

Herald Staff
July 31, 2017
J. David Porter and John W. Ridley greet each other before the Board of Regents meeting on March 24, 2017. 

VP of life insurance company named to Board of Regents

Herald Staff
July 14, 2017
President Gary Ransdell speaks about the effects of the state wide budget cuts in Frankfort on Thursday morning at the state capital building. The budget cuts could increase tuition by at least 3 percent. Jacob Hurdt/HERALD

Ransdell issues statement on SGA resolution

Herald Staff
April 20, 2017
Freshens workers prepare food on Tuesday, Aug. 23, in the Tower Food Court. Freshens opened for the first time on Monday and replaces JuiceBlendz and Burger Studio. Ebony Cox/HERALD

WKU signs letter of intent with Aramark Food Service

Herald Staff
March 29, 2017

Administration plans to offset revenue shortfall

Herald Staff
March 3, 2017
Ransdell declines University Senate resolution to name WKU sanctuary campus

Ransdell declines University Senate resolution to name WKU sanctuary campus

Herald Staff
February 21, 2017
Bowling Green City Commissioner sues WKU

Bowling Green City Commissioner sues WKU

Herald Staff
February 15, 2017
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Ransdell announced next president of global study abroad program

Herald Staff
February 8, 2017
The Board of Regents votes for candidate Tim Caboni as the 10th president of Western Kentucky University on Friday at its quarterly meeting.

Board of Regents names WKU’s 10th president

Herald Staff
January 30, 2017

University responds to executive order placing ban on immigration

Herald Staff
January 30, 2017
Board of Regents preferred presidential candidate Tim Caboni speaks to a group of faculty, answering question about his plans for the University on Thursday Jan. 26 2017 in DSU.

10 takeaways from forums with presidential candidate

Herald Staff
January 27, 2017

Potter fans pair up in magical speed dates

Herald Staff
January 24, 2017

WKU closes bid process for sports medicine complex

Herald Staff
December 5, 2016
File photo of Cherry Hall.

WKU could receive funding back from state for Reserve Fund

Herald Staff
September 27, 2016

Student dies in car crash on Western Kentucky Parkway

Herald Staff
September 27, 2016

BREAKING: Student dies in car crash on Western Kentucky Parkway

Herald Staff
September 26, 2016

UPDATE: Man in Center Street fight awakes from coma

Herald Staff
September 26, 2016
Medical Center Bid Illustration

Medical providers to compete for facility

Herald Staff
September 21, 2016
WKU Health Sciences Complex file photo

WKU pulls Medical Center deal, will seek bids

Herald Staff
September 20, 2016
Trae Jones

BREAKING: Defensive lineman Trae Jones shot Friday morning

Herald Staff
September 2, 2016
Jay Todd Richey, WKU's Student Government Association president, speaks to senate members about the association's goals for the new school year during the group's first meeting at Downing Student Union on Tuesday.

Five projects SGA plans to tackle this year

Herald Staff
August 24, 2016
Mitch Walker 

Interim chief for WKU Police Department appointed

Herald Staff
August 11, 2016

Assistant Coach Chris Shumate to leave basketball team

Herald Staff
May 4, 2016
President Gary Ransdell and other university administrators address members of the media on Wednesday, April 27 regarding more than $6 million in budget cuts the university will make over the next year. The cuts will come in several forms, including the of shifting some expenditures from permanent to one-time funding, program reduction, elimination of empty faculty positions and transferring WKU building and ground services employees to a private contract with Sodexo. Brandon Carter/HERALD

Ransdell announces plan for budget reduction in email blast

Herald Staff
April 27, 2016

WKU ground and service employment to be privatized

Herald Staff
April 27, 2016
Public v private

Track team facing drastic cuts while WKU coaches, AD gain new incentives with contracts

Herald Staff
April 26, 2016
Student President Jay Todd Richey, left hugs Administrative Vice President Hannah Neeper, and Executive Vice President Kate Hart hugs Colton Hushell after the SGA results announcement on April 20, 2016 in Downing Student Union, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Michael Noble Jr./HERALD

Richey reelected SGA President; Hart wins EVP

Herald Staff
April 20, 2016
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OPINION: Cast your vote ONLINE for SGA president today

Herald Staff
April 19, 2016
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Voters should take advantage of new online registration system

Herald Staff
April 12, 2016
WKU's tight end Tyler Higbee (82) runs upfield as Marshall's linebacker Shawn Petty (9) gives chase during the Hilltoppers' 49-28 win on Friday at L.T. Smith Stadium. The Hilltoppers clinched the C-USA East Division championship with the win and will now host the C-USA Football Championship Game on Sat. Dec. 5.

Former WKU tight end Tyler Higbee arrested Sunday morning

Herald Staff
April 11, 2016

Governor Matt Bevin enacts immediate 4.5 percent cut to higher education budgets

Herald Staff
April 2, 2016

ICYMI: Here’s our top five clips from this week

Herald Staff
March 26, 2016
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