Allison Baker
Reporter
Bowling Green
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Allison Baker grew up in the Capital of Kentucky and moved to Bowling Green in 2015 to attend Western Kentucky University. She graduated with a BA in broadcast journalism in May of 2019.
Allison joined WBKO in April 2019 as a part-time editor and became a full- time multimedia journalist for the station in July of 2019.
The Latest on President Donald Trump’s impeachment and the fallout from the Jan. 6 attack of the Capitol by pro-Trump loyalists.
If you are interested in applying for PPP you need to go to your local lender that is approved by the SBA, which would be most of our local banks.
According to District Three officials, they have received numerous calls about the area of University Boulevard and Kentucky Street and had plans to resurface the road last year but had delays due to COVID.
In a time of heightened political polarization, President-elect Joe Biden is moving forward on his plan to address climate change.
Phase one of construction for the Aviation Heritage Park Museum is officially underway.
Governor Beshear announced educational personnel for grades K through 12 will be apart of Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccinations.
For 35 years of hard work, compassion, and giving back to the community of Bowling Green we honor Doris Thomas as this week’s Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero.
Rep. Guthrie was able to remain safe during the riots by sheltering in place. He says he watched it all unfold from his office but was not at the capitol at the time.
The 33-year-old suspect is charged with illegal possession of an unregistered destructive device and being a felon in possession of a destructive device.
Doris Thomas has worked for Med Center Health for over 30 years and she told 13 news this will be her last week on the job.
All schools must follow the Kentucky Healthy at School Guidelines when they return to in-person instruction.
Jessica VanMeter is being recognized as Poppy’s Teacher of the Month presented by Flora Templeton Stuart, for her hard work and dedication to her students in and out of the classroom.
Trump, the first president to lose a reelection bid in almost 30 years, has attributed his defeat to widespread voter fraud, despite the consensus of nonpartisan election officials that there was none.
If you are interested in purchasing his artwork you can go to visit the Chalybeate Food Mart at 1990 Chalybeate Rd. in Smith’s Grove Ky, 42171.
If you missed out on ‘Twinkle at the Track’ this year, you’ll have to catch it for the next holiday season.
The sheriff’s office lost their K-9 Tango last year and now after several months, they have started searching for a K-9. However, financially the department needs to raise more funds before they are able to purchase another dog.
Following the biking event, the last ‘Twinkle at the Track’ drive-through lights display took place Friday evening. If you missed the lights this year they will be back next year.
For her continuous efforts to work through a pandemic and keep her local business doors open we honor Connie Blair as this week’s Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero.
Letty’s mom, Amy, is a nurse in Labor and Delivery at The Medical Center.
Breonna Taylor’s mother says the expected firing of two Louisville Metro Police Department officers who were involved in her daughter’s death is just the first step for her family.
Chief Mitch Walker was one of the officers chosen, he received the Moderna vaccination from the health department.
Detectives Joshua Jaynes, Myles Cosgrove expected to be terminated
An accidental surplus in COVID-19 vaccines led to some in Louisville and Lexington getting vaccinated before their proper turn.
On Christmas Day, Wayside Christian Mission hosted its annual Christmas Extravaganza, making sure the homeless did not go hungry.
Kentucky’s only living and learning transition program for adults with autism opened at WKU this fall and it’s a continuation of services offered by the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex.
On Christmas Eve the Scottsville Police Department located and arrested Mr. Grinch before he could ruin anyone Christmas.
WCSO believes there may be a group of suspects working together to accomplish the thefts. If you have any information about these missing vehicles, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (270) 842-1633.
Tuesday morning, Governor Andy Beshear received the COVID-19 vaccine along with his wife.
Veterans for Veterans felt that this ceremony was important to have, to remember and honor our veterans who are no longer with us.
DSSKY had to cancel their annual Christmas party but still wanted to celebrate, so they created the Candy Lane Christmas drive-by event.
Several members from various law enforcement agencies in Bowling Green took part in this special gift-giving event.
According to the Toys for Tots coordinator this year they have been able to serve between 900 and 1,000 families.
For their giving hearts and going above and beyond to give back to their local community we honor Maddie and Raegan as this week’s Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero.
All the toys donated today will be stored and used for Toys for Tots for children in Simpson county.
To use the 'Text 9-1-1' service simply text the number 9-1-1 and give your location and your emergency.
You can donate to BGForward through December 21. Their goal is to help 25-30 families with their BGMU bills, they will be notifying the families who have been selected on December 21.
Davis and Baker were arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation.
The district is planning to return to their in-person hybrid purple and gold schedule starting on January 11.
The sheriff’s office is accepting can goods and other nonperishable items.
Several schools in our area are meeting to discuss these guidelines and we will continue to bring you information about school changes and what they will be doing starting January 4th as soon as we get that information.
In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press on Monday, Dolan said: “The name is no longer acceptable in our world.”
This year to-go Christmas tour is free however the Landmark Association is encouraging you to donate to community organizations in place of purchasing a ticket like you normally would for the tour of homes.
Saturday, December 19 the Veterans for Veterans organization will be having a remembrance ceremony for local veterans.
‘Toys For Tots’ in Warren County will still be accepting sign-ups this week until Thursday at noon. Just call 270-562-0518.
Tidball’s kicked off their ‘Tids for Tots 24-Hour Telethon’ at 5 p.m on Friday and the event goes until 5 p.m. Saturday.
The outgoing administration of President Donald Trump, who pulled Washington out of the Paris accord, wasn’t represented at the online gathering.
WBKO was invited on Friday to experience a training session with Bowling Green City School teachers where the roles were reversed and they became the students during this Google Classroom meet.
The December issue of VIP Magazine will be out on Friday, December 11.
Representative James Comer took to the Oversight Committee Republicans Twitter today to address the presidential election.
The collapse occurred about 8:30 a.m. during work before a controlled demolition of one of the buildings at the closed Killen Generating Station, said Sheriff Kimmy Rogers.