Bill looks to the crowd of SOKY Indivisible protestors as he patrols the sidewalk in front of the public parking structure in downtown Bowling Green on Jan. 10, 2026. He refused to provide his last name. Bill identifies as a conservative and served in the United States Army for over 22 years, but disagrees with the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement policies and actions. “Seeing them put people in hoods and take them away is some gestapo shit,” he said.

Chi Omega sophomore Ella Powell, right, cries in celebration with her sophomore sorority sister Holyn Erckfritz after winning the spirit stick and best overall sorority during Western Kentucky University’s Homecoming Parade on Oct. 31, 2025 at Fountain Square Park in Bowling Green, Ky.

Western wide receiver K.D. Hutchinson (2) leaps over the Aggie defense during Western Kentucky University's game against New Mexico State University on Nov. 1, 2025 in Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Hutchinson ended the game with 7 receptions and 83 receiving yards, narrowly topping fellow western wide receiver Matthew Henry's (0) score of 7 receptions and 81 receiving yards.

Western Kentucky University defender Abby Wiedermann (8) stops a kick from the blue raiders' offense at WKU's game against Middle Tennessee State University on Sept. 27, 2025. Wiedermann played the entire 90 minutes of the game and made one shot on goal.

Hart County High school sophomores Gage Hendricks, left, and Colton Collins make each other laugh on the Twister ride on July 2, 2024 at the Hart County Fair in Munfordville, Ky.