Thursday, June 25, 2026
WKU ushers in new housing management
WKU’s housing management has been shifted from the Student Life Foundation to Inwood Management as the university transitions into the new public-private partnership.
“SLFwill continue to exist for a period of time to complete its remaining responsibilities, including pursuit and resolution of construction and design-related claims,”Tad Pardue, legal counsel for the Student Life Foundation, said.
Demolition continues on Douglas Keen Hall
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Construction equipment begins on the smaller right half of Douglas Keen on June 24, 2026, after entirely removing the lobby. (Josh Baumgardner)
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Local community voices concerns about data centers
Kendall Hughey, EmilyVictoriano,
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music and protest artificial intelligence outside the Knicely Conference Center during the informational event on June 22, 2026. (Josh Baumgardner)
TheWarren County and Bowling Green local governments hosted an informational event for data centers at the Knicely Conference Centerto answerthe questions of the public.
The event, entitled “Strong Standards ProactiveApproach,” aimed to provide more information regarding the data center regulations approved by the Board of Commissioners just a week ago. During the event, residents were able to speak with experts and elected officials and ask questions to learn and give input on the regulations.
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BG FreedomWalkers bring culture, community to Juneteenth celebration
Local artist KingAdam prepares to take the stage during the BG Freedom Walkers Juneteenth event as members lay down cornhole tables. Photo taken in the Foundry Christian Community Center on June 20. (DiegoAlcaraz-Monje)
The walls of the Foundry Christian Community Center reverberated with the sounds of loud chatter, running children and music as Bowling Green came to celebrate Juneteenth.
The seventh annual Juneteenth event bridged together culture and community through its local Black vendor market and community resource booths. Hosted by the Bowling Green FreedomWalkers at the Foundry Christian Community Center, the event featured trivia games, performances by local artists and food stands.
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