Muhammad Ali Center hosts memorial service honoring Ali on anniversary of his death

July 9, 2018 ~ Andrew Henderson ~ Leave a comment

Portia Wright, a Jefferson County teacher, could hardly believe it had been a year since the passing of three-time heavyweight boxing champion, activist and ‘The Greatest,’ Muhammad Ali. Wright was visiting family in Alabama last year when she heard the news and cut her trip short to come back for memorial services. She was joined … Continue reading Muhammad Ali Center hosts memorial service honoring Ali on anniversary of his death

Position eliminations trim $5 million in salaries from WKU budget

July 9, 2018 ~ Andrew Henderson ~ Leave a comment

WKU has eliminated 119 full-time positions and one part-time position across the university, President Timothy Caboni announced on Monday. Of the full-time positions eliminated, 62 were filled at the time of elimination and 57 were vacant. There are 2,100 full-time university employees. Among the filled full-time positions eliminated were the chief enrollment officer and the … Continue reading Position eliminations trim $5 million in salaries from WKU budget

Local florists lobby to close Floral Shop

July 9, 2018 ~ Andrew Henderson ~ Leave a comment

The WKU Floral Shop will close on May 6 after local florists have complained the shop was unfairly subsidized competition. According to the statement released by Bob Skipper, director of media relations, “a group of floral business owners” from Bowling Green and Simpson County approached WKU last September, “claiming that the WKU Floral Shop represented … Continue reading Local florists lobby to close Floral Shop

Racial slur posted, feces smeared on student’s apartment unit

July 9, 2018July 9, 2018 ~ Andrew Henderson ~ Leave a comment

Two black WKU students who live at the The Crown apartment complex were victims of a racial hate crime. Emani Boards, a joint enrollment student from Bowling Green, and Paige Glass, a senior from Bowling Green, had feces smeared and a racially charged note posted on the door and windows of their apartment unit. Boards … Continue reading Racial slur posted, feces smeared on student’s apartment unit

Caboni announces $16 million in cuts

July 9, 2018 ~ Andrew Henderson ~ Leave a comment

With the state budget finally finalized, President Timothy Caboni said a second round of cuts will take place to decrease the university's budget by $16 million. With the reduction Caboni announced Monday evening, the cut to WKU's budget would be about $31 million, or between 9 or 10 percent, of the university's unrestricted education and … Continue reading Caboni announces $16 million in cuts

SGA president details harassment experience

July 9, 2018July 11, 2018 ~ Andrew Henderson ~ Leave a comment

“Go fuck yourself.” The three words were scrawled in blue ink on the back of a Chick-fil-A receipt and placed behind the windshield wiper of Andi Dahmer’s car. An anonymous note like this would likely give anyone pause for concern, and it did her as well. Dahmer called the WKU Police to Minton Lot, where … Continue reading SGA president details harassment experience

LGBT history ‘reclaimed’ in historic Louisville properties

November 17, 2017 ~ Andrew Henderson ~ Leave a comment

Since the 19th century, the area of Main Street known as Whiskey Row has been known for, well, its namesake. But now it has been formally recognized for a history that extends beyond just bourbon. From 1975 to 1989, 105 West Main St. was home to The Downtowner, a popular gay bar, which was moved to the location … Continue reading LGBT history ‘reclaimed’ in historic Louisville properties

Over 100 gather Saturday for Louisville’s #MarchForTruth rally

November 17, 2017November 17, 2017 ~ Andrew Henderson ~ Leave a comment

Louisville joined the ranks of over 100 cities around the world on Saturday when scores of people gathered in front of Louisville Metro Hall for the #MarchForTruth.Louisville joined the ranks of over 100 cities around the world on Saturday when scores of people gathered in front of Louisville Metro Hall for the #MarchForTruth. The march was held in Louisville and across the globe … Continue reading Over 100 gather Saturday for Louisville’s #MarchForTruth rally

Kentuckians with disabilities had lowest voter turnout in US for 2016 election

November 17, 2017 ~ Andrew Henderson ~ Leave a comment

Kentucky had the lowest voter turnout rate among people with disabilities in the November elections, according to a new report from Rutgers University. In last November's election, 42.5 percent of people in Kentucky with a disability voted, according to the report, which examined disability and voter turnout. That's down from 48.5 percent seen in the 2012 elections. Non-disabled voters … Continue reading Kentuckians with disabilities had lowest voter turnout in US for 2016 election

Louisville Loop, trying to come full circle, requires funding for future phases

November 17, 2017July 9, 2018 ~ Andrew Henderson ~ Leave a comment

The Louisville Loop around the city creeps ever closer to completion, though the finish line is still years off. However, the favored route for the last section, which would run roughly along River Road from the Big Four Bridge to the city of Prospect, will be the final leg of a plan to provide a 111-mile path around … Continue reading Louisville Loop, trying to come full circle, requires funding for future phases