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‘Hilltop History and Haunts Tour’ discusses paranormal activity on ...
Feb 22, 2020 — Dr. Smith’s Spooky Stories is guiding WKU students and community members on a “Hilltop History and Haunts Tour” until the Homecoming edition of the tour on Friday, Nov. 15. Tamela Williams Smith, part-time worker at the Bowling Green Tourism Office and paranormal researcher, gave her first ghost tour at WKU as part of the haunted-themed...
WKU Volleyball clinches share of conference title
Nov 9, 2024 — WKU Volleyball came out victorious in both games of their weekend series against the 13-14 (8-8) Sam Houston Bearkats by way of a sweep. It was a big weekend for the Hilltoppers. WKU’s wins this weekend make it 90 straight Conference USA regular season wins and guarantee at least a share of the C-USA regular...
Kentucky Museum hosts critical race theory forum
Nov 14, 2024 — The Kentucky Museum, in association with America 250 and the Kentucky African American Heritage Commission, hosted a public forum on Thursday, Nov. 14, addressing the reality of issues with critical race theory. According to their official website, America 250 is an organization that works to strengthen American democracy in commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, July...
Photos: WKU volleyball sweeps New Mexico State University
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WKU Football takes first C-USA loss – WKUHerald.com
Nov 14, 2024 — Louisiana Tech used a strong run game to play spoiler on homecoming Saturday, upsetting WKU Football 12-7 at Houchens Smith Stadium. LA Tech won off the shoulders of their rushing attack, gaining 209 yards on 4.3 yards per carry. The Bulldogs earned 18 first downs in the game while holding WKU to 12 first downs...
WKU spends over $241,000 for Flo Rida performance
Nov 12, 2024 — Invoices show WKU spent a total of $241,196.60 for Flo Rida’s Oct. 30 South Lawn concert. Flo Rida was directly paid $150,000 for the free performance. The remaining $91,196.60 included but were not limited to expenditures for audio-visual equipment, alcohol, food, security and lodging for the performer and his team. According to the contract between...
Scoring woes continue as WKU Soccer draws with FIU
Oct 27, 2024 — WKU Soccer pitched their second straight shutout Sunday, but also went their fourth straight game without scoring in a 0-0 draw against FIU in Miami. In a defensive match, neither team could find quality scoring options. FIU outshot WKU 9-6, but their lone shot attempt on goal was saved by senior goalkeeper Maddie Davis. “I’m...
Early voting in Warren County: When and where voters can cast …
Can’t make it out to the polls on election day? Thanks to early voting, Warren County residents who can’t visit their polling place on Nov. 8 can still cast their ballots. Lynette Yates, Warren County Clerk, shared that in the last election, voters responded positively to access to early voting and voting in locations other...
WKU Soccer finishes season with loss against Sam Houston
Nov 2, 2024 — WKU Soccer fell in their regular season finale against Sam Houston 1-0 Friday night. With the season on the line and a trip to the Conference USA tournament at stake, WKU hosted Sam Houston at the WKU Soccer Complex. Despite outshooting the Bearkats 11-7, Sam Houston won the shots on goal battle 3-2. In the...