Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of February.
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🏘️ Community
WKU Public Relations students are leading a fundraising campaign named "$25 on 25" for the nonprofit Life's Better Together, aiming to support families facing financial stress due to medical crises.
🚨 Crime
A WKU student, Matthew Maggart, was fatally shot after entering the wrong apartment at the Covington Oaks complex, in a tragic case of mistaken entry.
🌲 Environment
Several roads in Kentucky's districts 2 and 3 are impacted by high water, with numerous closures and some restrictions due to flooding.
🏛️ Government
The International Center of Kentucky faces potential layoffs and challenges in covering refugee rental payments due to over $600,000 in unpaid federal reimbursements.
Simpson County Judge-Executive Mason Barnes was found to have violated ethics rules in a recent hearing, with additional concerns raised about unaddressed complaints of using his position for personal gain.
🏈 Sports
Western Kentucky's women's golf team clinched victory at the Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational, surpassing No. 26 Florida with top performances from players Catie Craig, Sydney Hackett, and Kaylee Dwyer.
Braxton Bayless scores a career-high 27 points, including a crucial go-ahead layup, to lead WKU's men's basketball team to a 64-63 win over Louisiana Tech.
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WKU Baseball Hosts Eastern Kentucky Colonels
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers baseball team will compete against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Nick Denes Field.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball vs. UTEP Miners
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women's basketball team will compete against the UTEP Miners at the E.A. Diddle Arena.
BASCKY Home Expo 2025
The BASCKY Home Expo is a three-day event showcasing innovative home products, design ideas, and expert advice, held at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green, KY.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Women's Basketball Game Against New Mexico State
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers women's basketball team competes against the New Mexico State Aggies at E.A. Diddle Arena.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Baseball Game
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will compete against the Central Michigan Chippewas in a baseball game at Nick Denes Field.
Liberty Flames vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Men's Basketball
The Liberty Flames will face off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in a collegiate basketball matchup at the E.A. Diddle Arena.
WKU Baseball vs. UT Martin
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will face off against the UT Martin Skyhawks in a college baseball match at Nick Denes Field.
WKU Baseball Game: Hilltoppers vs. Skyhawks
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will face off against the UT Martin Skyhawks in a collegiate baseball game at Nick Denes Field.
WKU Baseball - Hilltoppers vs. Skyhawks
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will face off against the UT Martin Skyhawks in a collegiate baseball matchup at Nick Denes Field.
Harry Potter-themed Event at SoKY Marketplace
The SoKY Marketplace will be transformed into a magical wizarding world with themed vendors for Potter fans to explore and shop.
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