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WKU performance funding goes down for the fourth year
WKU performance funding goes down for the fourth year
Diego Alcaraz-Monje, Assistant Content Editor • June 17, 2026
Firefighters leaving Downing Student Union after fire alarms cause an evacuation on June 16, 2026.
Fire alarm at Downing Student Union
June 16, 2026
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.
Demolition begins for new residence hall
June 15, 2026
The Faculty House partially fenced in with the renovations being done on Cherry Hall on June 10, 2026.
Faculty House dodges demolition
June 12, 2026
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Water comes from the drains in Creason Parking Lot at WKU after storms on June 8, 2026.
Storms bring minor flooding to campus
Josh Baumgardner, News Reporter • June 8, 2026

A storm this morning brought heavy rain to WKU’s campus, causing minor flooding in the Creason parking lot.  A flood watch is in place...

The remaining portion of the building being torn down by machinery on June 8, 2026.
Hilltopper Hall demolition progresses
June 8, 2026
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
June 5, 2026
The control room for the WKU Public Broadcasting station during the open house on June 4, 2026.
WKU Public Media opens its doors for community support
June 5, 2026
WKU’s proposed budget for next year awaits approval
WKU’s proposed budget for next year awaits approval
June 2, 2026
Locals gather at Fountain Square Park for the annual Duncan Hines festival on May 31, 2026.
Duncan Hines Days revs up with opening festival
June 1, 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
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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