Allie Hennard
Evening Anchor and Senior Reporter
WBKO
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Allie Hennard returns to WBKO as a senior reporter and fill-in anchor. She began her career at WBKO in August of 2018 as a multimedia journalist before becoming the Weekend News Anchor. Allie graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism.
Allie most recently served as the main anchor for AM Kentucky, WBKO's morning show. She now co-anchors three evening newscasts alongside Gene Birk.
She has covered a variety of stories ranging from the Kentucky Governor's Races to continued coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
When she’s not working, she enjoys watching the Kentucky Wildcats, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cincinnati Reds.
Education
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By Allie Hennard
Gamble allegedly put a firearm to another man’s head and pulled the trigger during an argument at the intersection of Bell Street and John J. Johnson Avenue.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
The TVA announced Thursday that it will work with TC Energy to jointly invest $1.25 million to study carbon capture technology to reduce emissions at TVA’s natural gas facilities in Ackerman, Mississippi, and in Drakesboro, Kentucky.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Bowling Green Police are looking for a driver who hit a fixed object.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
The father stated that Merrifield fled once he was met at gunpoint at his daughter’s window. He also stated that Merrifield had trespassed before from his and his neighbor’s property for similar reasons.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
On Aug. 26, a pride flag was stolen from the front of an East 14th Ave. home in downtown Bowling Green.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
The historic building remains only partially demolished. It will remain that way pending the Bowling Green Fire Department’s investigation.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 10:57 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
According to a press release, Burden struck a guard rail and was ejected approximately 60 feet from his bike.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 10:56 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Authorities say the child, Legend Gibson, was taken by non custodial parents, Sarah Brumley and Dustin Gibson.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Police say, the passenger is a white male wearing a face covering, black clothing, orange gloves, who also appears to have very short brown hair.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Police say that search warrant yielded property that was stolen from the victim’s vehicles, including wallets, purses, and stolen credit cards that were used by Reeves throughout Hopkinsville.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard and Will Whaley
Animal Control Officer Lisa responded and immediately saw the deer was in labor and in distress. She assisted with the delivery of a fawn before other officers arrived on scene and assisted with the delivery of its twin.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 10:48 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Both passengers on the motorcycle sustained injuries and were airlifted to Skyline Hospital in Nashville.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 11:27 PM CDT
|By Thomas Paden and Allie Hennard
Refuge BG is taking donations to repair the engine of one of their transportation trucks.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 8:11 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
The Bowling Green Police are investigating a theft that occurred on Aug. 5
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 9:33 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Jones has an active warrant for his arrest. Police say he is is 6′0″ in height and approximately 140 lbs. Jones is considered armed and dangerous. Please, do not approach him. If you know of Jones’ location, contact Crime Stoppers or call the police at 911 or (270) 393-4000.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2023 at 10:46 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Police say they are responsible for taking approximately $10,000 worth of merchandise.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2023 at 7:53 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
An officer rang the doorbell of the residence and a female subject answered the door with a male subject identified as Michael Stuckert, of Glasgow, standing behind her with a loaded firearm pointed at the officer.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 4:05 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard and Mason Fletcher
He has undergone several surgeries to repair his injuries after being shot eight times.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 7:23 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a theft at Nat’s Outdoor Sports.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
The last day to be eligible for the early bird prize is Friday, July 14.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
The Red Cross is offering several incentives to donors who come out to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 3:09 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Castillo plead guilty May 3, 2023, taking a plea which amended the original charge of Murder to Manslaughter 1st Degree.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 9:11 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
He approximated the total number of pills in the bag to be around 1,000 pills.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:21 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Elvie Shane, a Caneyville native and country music artist, teamed up with Grayson County Sheriff, Norman Chaffins, for what they call “traffic stop karaoke.” They teamed up to raise money for Alexis Bibb, a 12-year-old girl battling cancer.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2023 at 11:20 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Sleep in Heavenly Peace of Bowling Green is a non-profit organization dedicated to building, assembling, and delivering bunk beds to children in need between ages 3 to 17.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 11:11 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
3 local organizations will receive $125,000 in federal funding this year through the DFC program.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 10:39 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
The plea agreement with prosecutors recommends Reed be placed on pre-trial diversion for five years with the case being dismissed if she completes the diversion or if she completes her studies at WKU.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says they received two reports Friday from different people who received test messages Thursday evening from the number, 270-257-1217.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
If you have seen Cluck or have any information regarding his whereabouts, call Logan County ECC at 270-726-4911.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 9:14 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
KSP began to pursue the vehicles and say both sped up passing vehicles on the far-left shoulder of the roadway twice before reaching speeds of 180 mph.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 8:53 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
According to the citation, police observed what appeared to be a stab wound to her back. Police say the back of her shirt had a hole in it, which appeared to be caused by a sharp instrument.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 11:18 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Police say, McDaniels attempted to shove an officer and was then arrested.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 9:13 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Starting tomorrow at 8 a.m., North Race Street will be closed from Mitchell Street to West Point Street due to tree removal and sidewalk repairs.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 3:59 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Troopers observed Adkins’ 10-month-old child laying in his car seat in the floorboard between the driver and passenger seats, not anchored down in any way. Troopers also observed her 2-year-old child sitting in her booster seat in the passenger seat.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Eaton takes over for Clint Graham, who accepted a position with the Kentucky Department of Education.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:33 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Use of alternate numbers have been discontinued.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:30 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Troopers pursued the vehicle to the 58mm at a top speed of 140mph. The vehicle exited at the 58mm at a high rate of speed before crashing into a guardrail.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Jamal Bell, 49, was indicted on Burglary 2nd Degree, Strangulation 1st Degree, and Assault 4th Degree.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:29 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Huffman has a pre-trial conference scheduled for June 12 at 1:00 PM.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Juan Pruitt, 19, of Tompkinsville, is charged with Rape 1st Degree - Victim 12 years of age.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:46 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Concrete work along Southbound I-65 at the bridge over Rolling Fork River (MM 103.3) on the Bullitt/Hardin County line will require lane reductions during the next two weekends.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:41 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies issued a total of 40 citations, including one DUI arrest, during this traffic safety checkpoint.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:32 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
When officers arrived, they heard a woman inside the apartment screaming for help.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:58 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
During execution of the search warrant, police found approximately 46 grams of methamphetamine, 42 grams of cocaine, and a small amount of marijuana was recovered.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
According to the citation, Hollins had previously been harassing citizens on the Russellville square and asking them inappropriate questions.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 9:25 AM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
After a search, police found a bag of several M-30 pills, which police believed to be fentanyl, and 5 grams of methamphetamine.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
“They’re a great presence in our community and by being at things like this it just gets people out and gets people to know them."
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 10:38 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Construction is expected to be completed by 2024.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 3:12 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
WBKO decided to look into local complaints – coming to the question of “Who regulates railroads and their crossings?” – and found one crossing in particular to be an obvious problem.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 10:56 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
On Thursday, Bowling Green Police arrested 38-year-old, Tiffany McCoy, of Bowling Green, as a result of the continued investigation into the death of Jazzmyne Rose Fikes.