Monday, January 12, 2026
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‘Hope is still alive’: Bowling Green community reacts to mother killed by ICE officer
Pete Zielinski protests outside the regional Department of Homeland Security office in Bowling Green, Ky. after an ICE agent fatally shot Minneapolis native Renee Nicole Good on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (Gabriel Milby)
Members of the Bowling Green community have joined nationwide efforts to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement following the killing of Renee Nicole Good. Protests occured Thursday and Saturday with members of SOKY Indivisible, SOKY Solidarity, Grayson County Citizens for Democracy, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, 50501 Veterans and the Bowling Green Community Defense team in attendance. Read more by Anthony Clauson
Community members condemn attack on Venezuela
Bowling Green native Gail Wolgast holds a sign condemning the military operation in Venezuela during SOKY Indivisible’s protest against Venezuelan President Nicolàs
Maduro’s arrest under President Donald Trump on the corner of Nashville Road and Campbell Lane on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. (Von Smith)
Passing drivers honked their horns and revved their engines behind thumbs up and middle fingers as community members protested the United States’ military action in Venezuela. Local advocacy group SOKY Indivisible organized the protest Monday on the corners of Nashville Road and Campbell Lane from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. SOKY Indivisible said on Facebook the protest was to “stand up to war crimes” and “constitutional violations.” Read more by Anthony Clauson
Struck Gold: WKU Men’s Basketball’s stifling defense axes UTEP
WKU guard Terrion Murdix (11) is closely guarded by Tennessee State guard Jabrion Spikes (7) during WKU’s basketball game against Tennessee State on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in E.A. Diddle Arena.(Jonah Savage)
WKU men’s basketball’s stellar second half defense launched the Hilltoppers to a 68-56 win Saturday night over the UTEP Miners. UTEP could not get into a rhythm in the second half, shooting 23% from the floor and shooting 0-10 from three. The Hilltoppers forced the Miners into 12 of their 15 turnovers in the second half, resulting in 16 points. A 9-0 run in the final minute of the game sealed the deal for the Hilltoppers. During the stretch, UTEP was held 0-4 from the floor with two turnovers. Read more by Peyton Reid
Read about WKU's Jan. 8 loss to New Mexico State here
Offensive success powers Lady Toppers to first CUSA win
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers forward Mya Pratcher (5) drives into defense during WKU’s game against the New Mexico State Aggies on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.(Adin Parks)
An obliterative offense by WKU Women’s Basketball powered a 68-59 victory over UTEP, snapping a four-game losing streak. Four Lady Toppers scored in double figures, led by sophomore guard Salma Khder with 18 points, and an effective 41% mark from the floor. Sophomore guard Trinity Rowe (13), senior forward Caleigh-Rose West (11), and senior forward Zsofia Telegdy (10) joined Khder in double figures. Read more by Jamie Jamison
Read about the Lady Toppers' Jan. 8 loss to New Mexico State here
Former Florida State quarterback transfers to WKU
WKU Football takes the field against the USF Bulls for the 2023 season opener. Sept. 2, 2023. (Dominic Di Palermo)
WKU Football secured a commitment Thursday from a former starting quarterback at Florida State University. Brock Glenn has signed with WKU following three seasons with the Seminoles, according to On3 Reporter Pete Nakos. Read more by Austin Rice
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