Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Ongoing investigation results in morning closure of University Boulevard
The Kentucky State Police is set to shut down four lanes of traffic tomorrow as law enforcement investigates Sunday’s shooting/assault near Morgantown Road.(Von Smith)
Kentucky State Police will close all four lanes of University Boulevard from Russellville Road to Morgantown Road Wednesday morning, according to an email from WKU Parking and Transportation, to process a shooting that happened early Sunday morning.
SGApasses six new vouchers for CPR certifications
WKU Student GovernmentAssociation unanimously passed a bill providing vouchers for free CPR certifications during its weekly meeting in the DSU Senate Chambers on February 17, 2026. (Kylee Holt)
The WKU Student GovernmentAssociation unanimously passed a bill to provide new vouchers for free CPR certifications and a resolution to add accessible bathroom stalls in Grise Hall.
The vouchers, funded by Bill 2-26-S, will cover the cost of certifications through theArea Health Education Center’s WKU CPR Training Center. The bill passed during the unfinished business portion of SGA’s weekly meeting Tuesday. CPR Training is an addition to SGA’s voucher
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program, which offers free identification cards, dental cleaning and transcripts.
Towing concerns take over Board of Commissioners meeting
Concerned citizens and business owners filled the City Commission Chamber in Bowling Green City Hall Tuesday evening as the Board of Commissioners held its second meeting of the month.
WKU makes way for new Academic Complex
The demolition of buildings along State and Chestnut Street is under way to make room forWKU’s newAcademic Complex.
WKU plans to remove roughly 20 buildings to make room for the new building, according to documents obtained by the Herald in October. The Chinese Language Immersion House, Zuheir SofiaDero Downing Building and the Restaurant and Food Services building were torn down along with other structures in between Kiss Me QuickAvenue and the Environmental Science & Technology Building.
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Fountain Square Towing owner Slim Nash and his attorneyAlan Simpson speak while the Board of Commissioners holds a closed session on Feb. 17, 2026 in Bowling Green City Hall.(Isaiah Merricks)
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The Chinese Language Immersion House was torn down on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (Gabriel Milby)
Plona discusses Boone injury, team improvement with press
WKU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Hank Plona held a press conference Monday as WKU looks to salvage its underwhelming season in the Paul Just Media Center in E.A. Diddle Arena on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. The Hilltoppers have struggled in CUSA, accumulating a 13-16 record during 2 seasons under Plona.(Von Smith)
WKU Head Coach Hank Plona provided updates on injured Hilltoppers and discussed building his team’s chemistry at his Monday press conference.
Sophomore guard Teagan Moore returned to the lineup in the game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, but the Hilltoppers still have three players nursing injuries this season. The Hilltoppers return to the court against Delaware on Wednesday, before traveling to Liberty on Saturday
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Counseling Center to host mindfulness program series
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WKU looks to continue momentum into first ever meeting versus Delaware
WKU Men’s Basketball begins its two-game road trip tomorrow night against the Delaware Blue Hens.
The Hilltoppers come off a thrilling 82-80 victory against rival Middle Tennessee. WKU is on a two-game win streak, improving to 14-11 and 7-7 in Conference USA.
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the WKU Counseling Center will host four virtual mindfulness sessions to promote stress relief.
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Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers guard Teagan Moore (30) attempted to pass the ball, blocking the ball from Middle Tennessee State University’s guard Tre Green on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.(Kylee Holt)
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