Herald Newsletter 02-13-2026

Friday, February 13, 2026

‘No threat’after shots fired near the Registry

Bowling Green police responded to a report of shots fired on Old Morgantown Road near the Registry on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. WKU later announced that there was no threat at this time. Law enforcement is investigating the reported alleged incident.(Von Smith)

There is currently no threat on campus after WKUAlerts reported shots fired near the Registry apartments.

Shots were reported near the Registry apartments on Old Morgantown Road, according to a WKUAlert that went out at 7:39 p.m.

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WKU Sisterhood disbands

WKU SISTERHOOD

The WKU Sisterhood, an all-women member organization that has donated more than $1 million to WKU programs and organizations, has disbanded just days after being told it must disaffiliate from the university.

Sisterhood members received an email from WKU on Jan. 30 that said it could no longer support the Sisterhood as a “formally affiliated organization,” due to House Bill 4. The Kentucky legislature approved HB4 in 2025, which bans Kentucky’s public universities from giving differential treatment based on “religion, race, sex, color or national origin.” Debra Sowell, Sisterhood chair, said the Sisterhood voted to disband on Thursday.

‘Nothing says love like something handmade:’Local businesses sell Valentine’s Day goods

Local businesses across Southern Kentucky made homemade sweets, treats, flowers and other handcrafted gifts in preparation for Valentine’s Day on Saturday.

Kaylee Rodriguez, 15-year-old Glasgow resident and floral designer, created a variety of colorful ribbon bouquets to sell for Valentine’s Day. The “eternal flowers” never die and can be themed based on occasions like holidays, anniversaries, weddings, birthdays and funerals.

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Senior nursing major Jason Le laughs after being beaten at poker during the WKUAmerican AsianAssociation’s Maid and Butler Cafe in Downing Student Union on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Le has been a member of the association for two years. His favorite AAAis the lantern festival. (Jacob Sebastian)

Maids and butlers served the WKU community on Thursday during a fundraiser for theAsianAmericanAssociation.

The executive board of the association baked assorted desserts to raise money for future events. Desserts were sold in a mock maid cafe with male members of the board dressing in traditional maid outfits, while the women wore traditional butler attire.

Lady Toppers drop eighth straight game in its ‘Education Game’

Western Kentucky University guard Salma Khedr (34) defends the ball while Kennesaw State guard Kaelyn Flowers (12) tries to block on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 during the basketball game against Kennesaw State in E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky.(Gabriel Milby)

The problem continues to go unsolved, as WKU Women’s Basketball drops its eighth straight game with a 55-51 loss in its “Education Game” at Diddle Arena Thursday morning.

Sophomore guard Torri James led the Lady Toppers in scoring with 12 points. Senior forward Zsofia Telegdy and sophomore guard Trinity Rowe totaled 11 each.

Mike Drop: Valentine’s Day master playlist

What better way to show love than with fine music?

Instead of fumbling for the right words this Valentine’s Day, let a Spotify playlist showcasing love and romantic feelings across all genres do the talking.

5 movies to watch for Valentine’s Day

Graphic by Shelbi Bale

Love is in the air this week as Valentine’s Day swiftly approaches.

In the dreary weather of February, it might be nice to spend this Saturday inside with a movie.

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