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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Kentucky wildlife officials are testing whether a new generation of drone technology could become one of their most effective tools for fighting kudzu, an invasive vine that's spread across tens of thousands of acres since its introduction to the US more than a century ago.
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Residents of Bowling Green and Munfordville were surprised by rallies held by members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front in mid-May. Their presence and messaging may be less overt than other groups, but a WKU professor says it’s the latest evolution in hate speech messaging.
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The BG MLK Planning Committee will host its 26th year of events starting Thursday, Jan. 15, and continuing into the national holiday. This year's program centers around the theme "Mentoring the Dream."
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A work-in-progress housing development near Bowling Green plans to offer survivors of the 2021 tornado outbreak a unique homebuying opportunity.
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Tim Kline is an attorney with 15 years of experience and a pastor at the Christ the Redeemer parish, associated with the Anglican Church of North America. His appointment may prove pivotal in an ongoing controversy surrounding how the library handles certain adolescent and young adult books discussing sexuality, gender identity, human anatomy, race, and diversity.
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Daviess County Public Library is facing an ongoing campaign from local Christian conservatives and Christian Nationalists seeking changes in how it handles certain materials. Some of the more vocal activists argue their recommendations better protect children from harmful or inappropriate material, but opponents fear it's the start of a more extensive effort to restrict or remove materials relating to sexuality, gender identity, human anatomy, race, and diversity.
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Award-winning journalist John Archibald covered the arrest as it happened. Now, he joins Western Kentucky University journalism professor Becca Andrews to retrace Rudolph’s bloody legacy.
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Teams of racers drove thousands of miles in a three-day grand prix held this weekend at the National Corvette Museum’s Motorsports Park in Bowling Green.And they did it all without a drop of gas.
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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.
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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.