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.
Education
Updated: 23 hours ago
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The Latest on President Donald Trump’s impeachment and the fallout from the Jan. 6 attack of the Capitol by pro-Trump loyalists.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 4:47 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 2:17 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 12:09 PM CST
|By Kristin Kasper
In a time of heightened political polarization, President-elect Joe Biden is moving forward on his plan to address climate change.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 1:41 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Phase one of construction for the Aviation Heritage Park Museum is officially underway.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2021 at 1:36 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Governor Beshear announced educational personnel for grades K through 12 will be apart of Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccinations.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2021 at 2:58 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 12:50 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 12:52 AM CST
|By Associated Press
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.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 5:03 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 4:52 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
All schools must follow the Kentucky Healthy at School Guidelines when they return to in-person instruction.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 at 10:51 AM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 7:07 PM CST
|By Associated Press
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.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2021 at 6:56 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2021 at 6:50 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
If you missed out on ‘Twinkle at the Track’ this year, you’ll have to catch it for the next holiday season.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2021 at 3:03 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2021 at 8:43 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2021 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2021 at 10:10 AM CST
|By Lauren Hanson and Allison Baker
Letty’s mom, Amy, is a nurse in Labor and Delivery at The Medical Center.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 3:08 PM CST
|By Gray Media
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.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 10:42 AM CST
|By Allison Baker
Chief Mitch Walker was one of the officers chosen, he received the Moderna vaccination from the health department.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 5:19 AM CST
|By Sarah Jackson, Natalia Martinez and Jerrica Valtierra
Detectives Joshua Jaynes, Myles Cosgrove expected to be terminated
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 5:15 AM CST
|By Ken Baker
An accidental surplus in COVID-19 vaccines led to some in Louisville and Lexington getting vaccinated before their proper turn.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2020 at 5:30 AM CST
|By Ken Baker
On Christmas Day, Wayside Christian Mission hosted its annual Christmas Extravaganza, making sure the homeless did not go hungry.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2020 at 4:11 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2020 at 3:55 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
On Christmas Eve the Scottsville Police Department located and arrested Mr. Grinch before he could ruin anyone Christmas.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 at 12:30 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 at 8:15 AM CST
|By Allison Baker
Tuesday morning, Governor Andy Beshear received the COVID-19 vaccine along with his wife.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2020 at 7:44 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Veterans for Veterans felt that this ceremony was important to have, to remember and honor our veterans who are no longer with us.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2020 at 7:43 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
DSSKY had to cancel their annual Christmas party but still wanted to celebrate, so they created the Candy Lane Christmas drive-by event.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2020 at 7:40 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Several members from various law enforcement agencies in Bowling Green took part in this special gift-giving event.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2020 at 10:29 AM CST
|By Allison Baker
According to the Toys for Tots coordinator this year they have been able to serve between 900 and 1,000 families.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 6:15 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 6:12 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
All the toys donated today will be stored and used for Toys for Tots for children in Simpson county.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2020 at 6:03 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
To use the 'Text 9-1-1' service simply text the number 9-1-1 and give your location and your emergency.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 4:43 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 8:24 AM CST
|By WBKO News Staff
Davis and Baker were arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 at 5:35 PM CST
|By Allison Baker and Brandon Jarrett
The district is planning to return to their in-person hybrid purple and gold schedule starting on January 11.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2020 at 5:05 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The sheriff’s office is accepting can goods and other nonperishable items.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2020 at 5:04 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2020 at 8:48 PM CST
|By Associated Press
In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press on Monday, Dolan said: “The name is no longer acceptable in our world.”
Updated: Dec. 12, 2020 at 8:24 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2020 at 8:20 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Saturday, December 19 the Veterans for Veterans organization will be having a remembrance ceremony for local veterans.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2020 at 8:15 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
‘Toys For Tots’ in Warren County will still be accepting sign-ups this week until Thursday at noon. Just call 270-562-0518.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2020 at 1:07 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2020 at 12:01 PM CST
|By Associated Press
The outgoing administration of President Donald Trump, who pulled Washington out of the Paris accord, wasn’t represented at the online gathering.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2020 at 5:12 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 7:11 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
The December issue of VIP Magazine will be out on Friday, December 11.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 5:37 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Representative James Comer took to the Oversight Committee Republicans Twitter today to address the presidential election.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 1:14 AM CST
|By Jennifer Edwards Baker
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.