Brett Alper

Producer/MMJ/Editor

Bowling Green, KY

Joined WBKO in September 2020

Education

University of Kentucky

Sports

Rhode Island Rams at WKU Hilltoppers, on December 13, 2020 at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling...

Charles Bassey selected as finalist for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award

Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 at 1:40 PM CST

By Brett Alper

WKU Hilltopper Basketball junior center Charles Bassey has been named a top-10 finalist for the 2021 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Friday.

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Barren River District Health Department confirms 7,189 cases of COVID-19 in the district

Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 at 10:11 PM CDT

By Brett Alper

The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed 7,189 cases of COVID-19 in the Barren River District, 6,120of which have recovered.

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Barren River District Health Department confirms over 6,600 cases of COVID-19 in the area

Updated: Sep. 24, 2020 at 10:58 PM CDT

By Brett Alper

The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed a total of 6,691, cases, 5,509 of which have recovered.

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Fort Knox improvements include $69 million elementary school, new training range

Updated: 11 hours ago

United States Representative Brett Guthrie of District 2 was at Fort Knox today to look at health and welfare improvements for soldiers on the base.

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Browning Fire Depart. to host all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Saturday

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Brandon Jarrett

From 7 a.m. until 10 a.m., you can eat all the pancakes you want, and children ages 3 and under eat for free. The cost is $5 per person.

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WCSO, multiple fire agencies respond to a water rescue on Cemetery Road

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Brandon Jarrett

Officials tell 13 News the water rescue is taking place at a bridge on Cemetery Road.

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FEMA to pay up to $9,000 in COVID-19 related funeral costs to eligible families

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Katey Cook

On Monday April 12, you will be able to apply for financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses.

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Gov. Beshear appoints Phillip Burnett Jr. as Commissioner of Kentucky State Police

Updated: 14 hours ago

“As your commissioner, I am committed to protecting the integrity of all investigations, interactions with the public and our state officials as we conduct law enforcement in the right way.”

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Kentucky sees largest election reform since 1891

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Allison Baker

Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 574 the largest election reform bill for the state of Kentucky to be passed since 1891.

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Gov. Beshear reports 744 new COVID cases; positivity rate declines

Updated: 17 hours ago

By WBKO News Staff

On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 744 new COVID-19 cases and a 2.79% positivity rate.

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Judge rules in favor of businesses challenging COVID orders

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Associated Press

A Kentucky judge has temporarily blocked applying some of the state’s pandemic-related restrictions to several restaurants and breweries challenging them.

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Bowling Green mom: “We’re paying to chase our dreams”

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Ashton Jones

According to a study from Washington University in St. Louis, mothers’ work hours fell four to five times as much as father’s.

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Lane closures expected to begin on Interstate 65 in Warren County on Sunday Night

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Lauren Hanson

Slowed and stopped traffic should be expected.

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Covid vaccine could be several times more effective than antibodies from virus

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Ashton Jones

”If you had a mild case, your immunity may only be 10-15%... If you had a severe case, it may be 50 or 60%"