Allie Hennard
Morning 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.
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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Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 7:58 AM CST
|By Allie Hennard
“No foul play is suspected, but an autopsy is being performed by the state medical examiner’s office in Louisville,” said Kentucky State Police Trooper and Public Information Officer, Daniel Priddy.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 12:33 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
A Tennessee woman is facing several charges after an alleged assault in a Bowling Green parking lot.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 7:10 AM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Damian Bowden is also charged with abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 12:18 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Winners will be announced on Nov. 19 during the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation Snow Ball gala and will be posted on the organization’s Facebook page.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 8:34 AM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Adams admitted, according to citation, to knowing the female was 15-years-old prior to committing the acts.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 8:44 AM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
As of 8:15 a.m., officers are on scene and have determined there is no current threat at this time.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 6:55 AM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
You can purchase tickets online or call 270-586-8055. You can also visit the Gallery on the Square located at 110 North Main Street in Franklin or call 270-776-5783.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 12:26 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Certified lactation counselor who has helped families all over South Central Kentucky find breastmilk, Amanda Poteet-Woolen, discusses the baby formula shortage affecting so many parents nationwide and in Kentucky.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Don’s House of Comedy will feature three comedians this Saturday while a portion of the proceeds will benefit Kids on the Block.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 12:13 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Shayla Sweeney, Deemer Designer, says they’ve been busy this month working on orders for Cinco De Mayo this Thursday, the Kentucky Derby Saturday and Mother’s Day on Sunday.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 11:06 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Wet road conditions and alcohol are suspected to be contributing factors, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Fuller Life Counseling Partners offers intensive outpatient treatment for substance abuse, individual and couples therapy, medication management and case management. It’s these services, Barren County Judge Executive, Micheal Hale, says also benefits the county’s economic development.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
The corvette will be used this year for school prevention classes, parades, and special events.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 11:39 AM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
The driver of the vehicle, Sarah T. Harrison, 26, of Leitchfield, had a five-year-old juvenile was in the backseat of the vehicle.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 9:47 AM CDT
|By Ana Medina and Allie Hennard
Police had received complaints and tips related to illegal human trafficking, promoting prostitution, providing sexual services for compensation and operating without a license.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 6:11 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Sheriff Hightower says this is an opportunity for county residents to voice concerns and ask questions.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 5:59 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Currently, the departments are funded primarily by annual fire dues of $50 for households and $70 for businesses.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 10:54 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Roberson was sentenced to life without a chance at parole for at least 25 years by Logan Circuit Judge Joe Hendricks.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 10:44 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard and Ana Medina
Taylor Tucker has been advocating for children, families, and child care professionals in the area for years.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 6:37 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
If you know his whereabouts, call 270-393-4000 or 9-1-1.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 5:54 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Bowling Green Independent Schools, in partnership with the Fugees Family, Inc. will open Teranga Academy Bowling Green in August 2022.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
Many food truck owners around the world have been increasing the price of their menu items to help cover the rising gas prices. McKinney, however, has chosen not to. He says he doesn’t want to see the impact on his customers.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 4:10 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
For the parents, they say it’s a feeling they can’t put into words watching their son play on such a big stage.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2022 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
A juvenile passenger in the back seat was pronounced deceased by the Adair County Coroner.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2022 at 8:28 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard and Mohammad Ahmad
The Dragons went 1-2 at the line with three seconds left to give the Cardinals a 4th quarter comeback to win the state title.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
The Governor is pausing the standing weekly COVID news conferences but said, as needed, he will continue to keep Kentuckians informed of the virus.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
The BG Shakery opened its doors Thursday. 10% of sales were donated to the Center for Courageous Kids.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2022 at 10:33 PM CDT
|By Allie Hennard
The event featured a resources fair targeting key community information necessary for the successful integration of our newcomers, recreational activities for over 150 children, complete with a culturally appropriate meal to welcome our new neighbors.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 7:08 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
The lawsuit, filed Feb. 28 in Warren Circuit Court, accuses the University and the Sigma Nu Fraternity of negligence and gross negligence.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 12:54 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
Lambert’s vehicle exited the left shoulder of the roadway and struck a tree. James L. Lambert was pronounced deceased on the scene by the Warren County Coroner.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 10:38 AM CST
|By Allie Hennard
Volkert’s sister, Anne Marie Volkert, tells WBKO News that his last credit card charge was at Best Gyro.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2022 at 10:17 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
India Faye Unseld has been giving back to Bowling Green by organizing events that help bring the community together.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2022 at 3:29 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
During the altercation, the victim shot Malik Dequan Owens, 24, in self-defense. As the perpetrator fled the scene he stole the victim’s vehicle.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 5:43 AM CST
|By The Associated Press and Allie Hennard
The Justice Department says 46-year-old James Pinson of Wayne County was convicted in December by a federal jury of wire fraud, mail fraud, aggravated identity theft and conspiring to commit money laundering.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 4:58 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
“We do special fundraising events specifically for that,” said Captain Horton. “That way we’re not taking funds out of our direct assistance. We do special fundraising events for our partners in mission.”
Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 4:45 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
Sen. Paul says this program is practical and can make a huge difference in the lives of women suffering with addiction.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2022 at 10:59 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
Those organizations honored: Boys to Men and Leading Ladies, Black Male Scholars, For a Real Change Inc., Girl in the Mirror, Light of Chance, Police Officers With Educated, Responsible Girls (POWERG) and the WKU Young Male Leadership Academy.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2022 at 10:48 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
“I can’t imagine being cruel to animals and so, for me, and if you tour the shelter and see they put up these animals for lengths of time and have to absorb all cost of care,” Sen. Wilson said. “I think it’s just right that those folks that are in question about their treatment would have to pay for it.”
Updated: Feb. 27, 2022 at 10:24 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
Kentucky State Police Post 3 was notified at around 6:30 p.m. that Mark Baughan had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the University of Louisville Hospital.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2022 at 7:49 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
Police say they are still searching for the suspect, 32-year-old Christopher Lee Gordon Sr.If you see him, contact police immediately and do not approach.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2022 at 10:22 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
Mackenzie says she wants those in Bowling Green to know that even months after the devastation hit Bowling Green, there are still people who care.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 5:02 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
In 1836, slaves asked church leaders if they could have their own separate worship service. Their request was granted and two years later the same church members organized their own church, independent from First Baptist.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 8:45 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
Law enforcement in Warren County have seized more meth in the first two months of this year than all of 2021.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 8:36 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
“Make the Russians have the miserable experience in Ukraine that they richly deserve,” Sen. McConnell said.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 5:52 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
Electrical, I think, has gone up 25 percent. Garage doors have doubled in price. Everybody hears about the lumber, but it’s all the other stuff that’s really adding to it,” said Brian Miller, Owner of Brian Miller Contracting.”
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 4:48 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
A large structure fire in Bowling Green spread to a field, catching 2 to 3 acres on fire.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2022 at 10:44 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
It was the surveillance camera that told on the man in the video taking a package from the front porch on E 11th Ave and tossing it in a big trash can.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2022 at 8:40 AM CST
|By Allie Hennard
Park officials tell WBKO News a 60-year-old woman slipped and fell while mapping a section of the cave.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2022 at 10:51 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
According to the citation, Bacon stated that he had shot the pair because he “was tired of his brother and sister-in-law arguing/fussing with the children.”
Updated: Feb. 19, 2022 at 3:29 PM CST
|By Allie Hennard
Police charged Serenity’s mother, Catherine McKinney, age 21 of Shepherdsville and her boyfriend Dakota Hill, age 26 also of Shepherdsville, with murder and abuse of a corpse.
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