Allie Hennard
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.
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.
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Douglas was given $1,300 from FEMA for housing. The Red Cross has gotten her into a hotel, but what’s next for her and her daughter? She says not only can she not find a unit in her price range, but can hardly find a unit available at all.
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With the money raised in this fund, the two groups are working with local communities, local chambers, as well as state and local elected officials to ensure the needs of these areas are met in the wake of tragedy.
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The number of Kentuckians who are eligible to receive FEMA benefits and the extra 20% includes at least 475 uninsured homeowners and 987 uninsured renters.
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Police say Ferguson changed clothes and was possibly hiding in the ceiling near the front office. Upon inserting the ladder into the ceiling, Ferguson voluntarily exited through an open ceiling tile and surrendered.
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According to WBKO Chief Meterologist, Shane Holinde, January of 2022 has already been the snowiest January we’ve seen in South Central Kentucky since 2016. We’ve seen just shy of 10 inches so far and still have close to two months left for possible winter events.
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Police trying to curb these criminal acts by increasing police patrols in areas hit by the tornadoes. Ward says taking what little is left from people who’ve already lost so much is a different level of criminal.
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Many gathered virtually not only to celebrate and acknowledge one of the greatest civil rights pioneers in history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but to continue his efforts to make America a better place.
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Adan’s vehicle was struck in the rear of the trailer by a 2021 Hyundai Elantra driven by Martin Mutabazi , 28, of Bowling Green.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that she walked in front of a tractor-trailer that began moving, hitting her and dragging her onto the highway.
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“What you’ve done to bring Kentucky together has been nothing short of incredible. God Bless you, God Bless the people of Kentucky, and God Bless the people of Bowling Green,” said Dr. Jill Biden.
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Rep. Jerry Miller, sponsor of House Bill 2, said the plan meets all constitutional requirements and pitted few incumbents against each other.
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Motorists should expect hazardous driving conditions overnight as many places that were cleared will refreeze. Icy conditions are expected and motorists should expect black ice conditions as well.
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The following centers will reopen Saturday at 12:00 pm CT: Barren, Caldwell, Graves, Hopkins, Logan, Marion, and Warren Counties.
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The event will take place at the Next Level Church, 1405 Veterans Memorial Lane in Bowling Green on Friday, January 7 from 10am - 4pm.
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Each family will receive approximately 60-80 lbs. of food, including both perishable and non-perishable items.
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Farrell is a native of Paducah, Kentucky, and a 2004 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy.
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Additionally, Roth stated that he is allowed to go into “combat mode” on all law enforcement officers at his discretion and assassinate them.
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If you have any information on the whereabouts of these individuals, please call the Kentucky State Police, Post 13, Hazard, at 606-435-6069.
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Thornton’s Furniture saw significant damage on Cave Mill Road.
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Currently local CVS stores, Walgreens, Meijer, and Walmart are all out of stock in-stores at-home rapid COVID-19 tests. Walmart does have available tests available for purchase online, but it is a minimum of 3 days to ship.
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given the events that took place in Bowling Green and throughout the state on December 10 and 11, storm anxiety is real.
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For Latonya, today was a good day. A day she shed tears of gratitude all thanks to a few strangers who heard her story.
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The machines are ready, tables are being set, and the wraps are ready to come off a new gaming hall in Bowling Green.
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Over 30 school districts with more than 170 schools across the state spent the last week loading up 65 buses before traveling to Butler County.
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The caller advised that a bomb was in a Simpson County School and police had three hours to evacuate the building.
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The Graves County Sheriff’s Office says a young lineman was seriously injured when he fell off of a utility pole and the pole then fell on top of him. He received several breaks in his leg and was finally flown to a Nashville area hospital for surgery.
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“To see the first responders come along families the way that neighbors are helping neighbors, it just reminds me what a great state Kentucky is and what a great country this is,” Pence said.
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The funeral will take place Tuesday, December 21 at Hillvue Heights Church on 3219 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green.
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Affected individuals should visit the Kentucky Career Center website, kcc.ky.gov or call 502.875.0442 to file their initial claim. The deadline to apply for assistance is Jan. 18, 2022.
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The vehicle exited the roadway where it overturned in a wooded area. A passenger in the vehicle , Donnie Thrasher, 23, of Scottsville, was pronounced deceased by the Allen County Coroner.
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The Governor also provided updates on the response to last weekend’s deadly storms that devastated areas in Western Kentucky.
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If you suspect CO poisoning, call 911 or a health care professional right away. CO poisoning is entirely preventable. You can protect yourself and your family by learning the symptoms of CO poisoning and how to prevent it.
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The FEMA official who heads up Response and Recover nationwide, Anne Bink, will be at the Center at 11:00 a.m. Friday.
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“We recognize that access to clean water for families is a vital necessity and even greater during a natural disaster. Because of this, we have decided to suspend turn offs for non-payment until January 3,” Warren Water said in a press release.
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Southside will be collecting donations on Sunday, December 19 from 9-12 and Monday, December 20 from 11-1.
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The 40-foot mobile retail branch opened Thursday in the parking lot of the PNC branch, located at 2215 Russellville Rd. PNC’s mobile unit will remain on site until power is restored.
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“We can’t even begin to thank the Humane Society and these wonderful volunteers enough for unloading thousands of toys! May God richly bless you all!” the Toys for Tots of Southern Kentucky said in a Facebook post.
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“Kerosene heaters and kerosene are big commodities right now. So, we’re trying to get our hands on as many of those as possible. We may have a few left as of today,” Kristen Holmes said.
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Children spent Sunday carrying logs twice as big as they were, little sticks and debris. But no matter how small, every bit of help matters.
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Several of the cars were flipped during Saturday morning’s storm. Some vehicles were spun around and slid just inches from porches.
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Warren Recc wants members to know that they are still working as quickly and safely as possible to get everyone restored.
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On December 8, 2021, the criminal trial began in Ohio County. The Jury sentenced Sanders to 20 years in prison.
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While shopping with the kids, KSP units ensure that the children purchase clothes, coats, necessities - along with some fun toys and games.
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On December 6 at around 6:30 PM, the Allen County Sherriff’s Office responded to the Old Gainesville Rd area in Scottsville in response to a shooting. Police say the shooting occurred outside of a residence.
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Now in its tenth year, the REALTORS® Hope for Hunger efforts have donated nearly 4 million servings of food to local area school districts.
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Warren County Public Works say they are planning a ribbon cutting for December 21st.
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This month, Hughes and Coleman have selected Daneka Whitlow.
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Investigators also learned Stathas drove to Kentucky a number of times in October and November 2021 and visited the 15-year-old girl. Stathas is a registered sex offender.
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Hardin is currently charged with ten counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance and ten counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance with a victim over 12 years old. These charges are Class-D felonies punishable by one to five years in prison.
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Madison Lynn “Maddie” Sowders was last seen by her family going to bed the night of November 23.