Michael J. Collins
Host, Morning EditionMichael is a Shelby County native and 2023 graduate of Western Kentucky University, where he earned a degree in journalism. Before joining WKU Public Radio, he served as an education reporter for the Bowling Green Daily News through the Report for America program.
Michael also helps out with the school yearbook staff at Warren Central High School. He's a longtime fan of NPR and is excited about joining the world of public radio.
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Historic rainfall in early April caused flooding that killed seven people, damaged homes and businesses, and forced evacuations. Federal officials approved 37 counties for eligibility for federal aid, including the counties of Butler, Daviess, Hardin, Hart, and Warren, as well as multiple counties in western Kentucky. -
Western Kentucky University released early designs this month for its planned $75 million interior renovation of its historic Cherry Hall. Many students, alumni and community members weren’t pleased. -
Motorists are being warned to avoid roadways covered by rain, as parts of hundreds of roads are closed throughout Kentucky Friday. -
Kentucky’s public record laws help keep institutions accountable — but an investigation from the Lexington Herald-Leader recently revealed regular violations from colleges and universities statewide. -
An upcoming “Know Your Rights” event in Bowling Green, hosted by the Diocese of Owensboro’s Catholic Charities, hopes to educate citizens and noncitizens alike this weekend. -
The death of Floyd Collins one century ago is being remembered as a catalyst for the formation of Mammoth Cave National Park, an area that's a cultural treasure and tourist attraction in southern Kentucky. -
Sloan was elected as a city commissioner in 1978 and served as mayor from 1988 to 1991. She also taught at Bowling Green High School for over 30 years. City officials confirmed that Sloan passed away Tuesday at the age of 85. -
Kentuckians woke up Monday under a sheet of snow and ice amid ongoing Winter Storm Blair. Over 80,000 Kentuckians lacked power as of Monday morning and a state of emergency has remained in effect since the weekend. -
Kentucky ranks 48th in the nation in terms of resources and economic support for early childhood education, according to a recent study. That’s bad news for kids in the Commonwealth. -
The Eletrek Formula Sun Grand Prix comes to Bowling Green for the first time this week. The event brings together 32 collegiate teams from across the continent, including one from the University of Kentucky, for three days of endurance racing using custom-designed race cars.
