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Mayor of Bowling Green comes out of a private room after discussing his victory with friends during his 2024 Election watch party the White Squirrel Brewery in Bowling Green on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Todd Alcott wins re-election in Bowling Green mayoral race
Anthony Clauson and Kane Smith November 5, 2024

Mayor Todd Alcott was reelected as Bowling Green mayor Tuesday evening.  According to WBKO, Alcott defeated former Patti Minter, state representative...

Mayoral Candidate Patti Minter (D) seceded from the Bowling Green's mayoral election after incumbent challenger Todd Alcott (R) was named winner by WBKO at Patti Minter’s election watch party in the One Roof Event Center on E. Main St. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. "I will continue to work for Bowling Green because I am a public servant, not a politician," Minter said in her secession speech.
Photos: Patti Minter concedes
Von Smith, Staff Photographer • November 5, 2024

2024 Election Guide: what to know before voting
2024 Election Guide: what to know before voting
Maegan Hale, News Reporter • October 30, 2024

Election season is here. The General Election takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 5 and early voting begins on Thursday, Oct. 31. Voters will have...

Science teacher Susan Howard teaches about eyesight at McNeill Elementary School.
IN PRINT: What is Amendment 2?
Bradlee Reed-Whalen, News Reporter • October 23, 2024

While most of the focus of this election will be on the presidential, mayoral and congressional elections next month, an amendment that would...

Herald election issue
The October 2024 edition of the College Heights Herald
Students walk past WKU senior Jacob Combs as he holds a flag in support of president-elect Donald Trump outside of the Commons at Helm Library on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.
Hilltoppers share mixed views on Trump’s presidential victory
Anthony Clauson, News Reporter • November 11, 2024

Former president Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.  In the election, Trump ran again against...

SUBMITTED: The effects of Amendment 2’s passing on students with disabilities
SUBMITTED: The effects of Amendment 2’s passing on students with disabilities
Hannah Vincent and Jak Perdew November 5, 2024

Editor’s note: This story was written as part of an HON 251 Civic Engagement group project.  This Nov. 5, Kentuckians will be voting on...

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