Herald Newsletter 06-04-2026

Thursday, June 4, 2026

WKU’s proposed budget for next year awaits approval

WKU’s new budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year has been released and is awaiting approval from the Board of Regents meeting on Friday.

The proposed budget plans to increase tuition by $210. This increases the tuition amount to $6,246 per semester, a 1.85% increase.

The flashing lights of the Charleston in downtown Bowling Green caught on the bejeweled outfits and glittery makeup of models in the Decayed Couture fashion show as they walked down the runway.

Solely designed and organized by Harlie Jaid Anderson, the Decayed Couture fashion show displayed the work of her clothing brand Decayed Doll. While showing off her designs, the fashion show brought together and celebrated small businesses and artists like Anderson.

Regents to vote on increasing tuition to $6,246 per semester

WKU’s Board of Regents will vote next week on raising tuition by $210 a semester for the 2026-27 academic year, according to the university’s proposed budget.

Currently, tuition sits at $6,036 per semester for an in-state student to attend WKU. If these changes are approved, semesterly tuition will

increase to $6,246 per student. This is an increase of 1.85% in the tuition amount.

by Josh Baumgardner

Duncan Hines Days revs up with opening festival

The Duncan Hines festival kicked off in Bowling Green’s historic downtown, creating a buzz of excitement among residents.

Locals brought their vintage or interesting cars to show off along Fountain Square Park. Local businesses on the square set up small booths accompanied by live music from musician Zach Smith. Food trucks such as Norcal Crepes and Pelican Snoballs were available to attendees as well.

Kentucky Museum blows out the candles forAmerica 250

The Abraham Lincoln Statue in front of the Museum sports a birthday hat and sign while serving as a photo opportunity before the Birthday Bash event. The event was held in celebration of the America 250 anniversary and Kentucky’s upcoming birthday. (Diego Alcaraz-Monje)

The Kentucky Museum brought Kentucky history to life as a part of their Birthday Bash event on Saturday.

The Kentucky Museum took part in the fun of the national America 250 celebration with a birthday bash event for the U.S. and Kentucky. Throughout the event, attendants could learn about a large array of Kentucky’s history through demonstrations, performances and interactive activities.

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