No forensic evidence has been found against one of the men charged with the murder of a Western student in May, but that might change when more evidence is tested in the next few weeks. Lab technicians have not yet tested hair samples that could serve as evidence against Lucas B.

Students, faculty and staff will have an opportunity to join the university’s leader for a peek into Western’s future. President Gary Ransdell will hold two forums on Thursday in Grise Hall Auditorium to discuss long-term plans for tuition, academic quality and the campus infrastructure.

House Democratic leaders will join Kentucky’s Republican governor next month in a discussion aimed at creating a budget for the state. Gov. Ernie Fletcher will meet with House Democratic leaders on May 4 in his office to discuss his tax plan and the state budget – or lack thereof.

Frogs, toads and owls could be heard throughout the night. Birds took over the next morning. Biology faculty members camped out among the noisy wildlife on Saturday night near the Green River. The reason: to mark Western’s official ownership of the land. A check was presented to university officials on Saturday for a $1.