William Battle
Reporter
Bowling Green, Ky
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William Battle joined WBKO in April 2022 as a multi-media journalist.
He served in the US Army for 23 years, starting as a combat medic and eventually becoming a journalist before retiring in May 2020. He's excited to bring those skills and knowledge to the WBKO News team, telling the stories of people here in south-central Kentucky. You'll see him covering many community events.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:03 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Large vehicles such as farm equipment and tractor-trailers are encouraged to use KY 1008 and smaller vehicles KY 383.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Western Kentucky University’s Art Department hosted its second art specific Professional Development Workshop at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By William Battle
The Community Cat Program at the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society, also known as TNR, is helping to keep free-roaming cats in the community healthy while reducing their population.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 3:09 PM CDT
|By William Battle
In 1963, Jesse Brown walked into Glasgow High School to teach his first year of school and has been doing so for the last 60 years.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 2:51 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Crossfit Old School is celebrating 41-year-old William "Junior" Morgan for recently completing the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in Nashville.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 5:33 PM CDT
|By William Battle
The event formerly known as the Hot Rod Reunion has been renamed The Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 4:36 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Seniors from Warren East High School who attended Bristow Elementary did their annual senior walk at their alma mater this morning.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Delaire Rowe is the Executive Director of Arts For All Kentucky and is this week's Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 3:54 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Natcher Elementary was named a Legacy School by Leader in Me. The school is the first in the state to win the recognition.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 3:54 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Warren County Public Library launches Summer Reading Program "Growing Readers"
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:43 PM CDT
|By William Battle
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell Army Community Service (ACS) Survivor Outreach Services hosted a boot display opening ceremony for the 2023 Week of the Eagles.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 4:13 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Designed to mirror the path of the total solar eclipse of 2017, the intergenerational and immersive dance performance is inspired by the lives of famous Hopkinsville author Bell Hooks and Regina Bowden, mother of choreographer and Artistic Director MK Abadoo.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 4:12 PM CDT
|By William Battle
This morning, the Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Mint Event Center.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:35 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Alice Wade and her family spent years housing children with disabilities from Guatemala as they visited our area for life-changing and life-saving surgeries.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 4:22 PM CDT
|By Lauren McCally, William Battle and Brennan Crain
It’s Election Day, which means several people are out visiting the polls and casting their ballots.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 2:30 PM CDT
|By William Battle
The Logan County Chamber of Commerce entered into a lease agreement with Deborah Hirsch on behalf of the Sadie Nuay Charitable Foundation for two vacant lots at the corners of 4th and Main Street in Russellville.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 7:52 AM CDT
|By William Battle
Recently named as a finalist for the FRED Award by The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) Shanon Leavell was celebrated by her district this morning at a surprise assembly.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 3:51 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Alex Taylor is a seventh grader at Barren County Middle School who proves that there is no age restriction when it comes to doing things to make a difference in the lives of others.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 3:27 PM CDT
|By William Battle
During the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents meeting on May 4th, a 3% increase in tuition was proposed by the university administration.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 3:20 PM CDT
|By William Battle
The Historic Railpark and Train Museum is participating in Kentucky Gives Day to raise money for their "Light up the Depot" campaign.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Known for their oversized retail stores and iconic beaver mascot, Texas-based Buc-ee’s is expanding across the country. Its second location in Kentucky will be built in Smiths Grove
Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 11:35 PM CDT
|By WBKO News Staff and William Battle
Katelyn Simpson has been a board member of CASA of South Central KY for the past seven years, advocating for children in the foster and adoption system.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 5:37 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Students from Logan County High School spent some time at the Russellville-Logan County Airport this morning for All Things Aviation. They got to watch flight demonstrations and receive information on aviation opportunities in the region.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By William Battle
A group of about a dozen students held a walk-out demonstration at Logan County High School this morning. The walk-out was organized in response to statements made by students to the Logan County School Board on April 18th regarding drugs in the high school.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 4:28 PM CDT
|By William Battle
The Barren River Health Department’s HANDS Program has been awarded $311,153 by a state grant that will allow them to purchase tools and technology, as well as create outreach initiatives to improve and enhance their services to participating families and children.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 3:01 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Melissa Turner is a fixture in Scottsville-Allen County and those that know her say that she is an integral part of the community.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 2:20 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Over the years, “Cars and Coffee” has become a global phenomenon seeing thousands of spectators every year enjoying live music, vendors, and themed car shows in various cities.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 4:40 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Houchens Industries and community partners held the 34th annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Classic today
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 4:09 PM CDT
|By William Battle
The Western Kentucky University Trio Educational Talent Search Programs celebrated their local high school seniors this morning with a banquet at the Historic Railpark and Musem.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 3:50 PM CDT
|By William Battle
In its mission to preserve and promote the history of the L&N Railroad, the Historic Railpark & Train Museum celebrated the unveiling of the newly renovated 353 Presidential Office Car.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:31 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Justin Hiser works in the mail room at TJ Regional Health in Glasgow. He doesn't let his disabilities stop him from doing everything he can to bring joy to others.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 3:34 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Commonwealth Coders will be conducting their first-ever Summer Coding Camp this year at WKU's Innovation Campus.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 3:23 PM CDT
|By William Battle
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will provide funding through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to fund infrastructure projects at the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG).
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 5:34 PM CDT
|By William Battle
To honor those who have served and are currently serving in the US military, the National Corvette Museum will be offering free admission to veterans throughout May.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 4:24 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Plano Elementary hosted its annual career fair this morning in the school’s gymnasium
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 3:45 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Stanley Black & Decker unveiled the first privately funded, 100% renewable energy sourced solar power project at their facility in Hopkinsville.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 3:46 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Warren County Parks and Recreation partnered with the Warren County Public Library to host the grand opening of their flagship story trail at Basil Griffin Park.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 3:57 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Logan County’s Department of Community-Based Services (DCBS) held its 14th annual Child Abuse Awareness Walk in Russellville.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 3:27 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Tracy Moser is the Manager and the face of the Bowling Green/Warren County Shelter Store.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 2:56 PM CDT
|By William Battle
The Hopkinsville Rotary Auction returns this week in its 73rd year. The theme for this year’s auction is “Making an Impact” which honors the legacy and commitment of the Rotary Club’s service to the youth of Christian County.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 3:04 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Some of the projects they’ve helped bring to life include the Kentucky Transpark, the Medical Center and downtown development.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 8:52 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Dr. Kip Crowder, Band Director for Barren County High School, has been selected for induction into the Middle Tennessee State University Alumni Hall of Fame.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 5:37 PM CDT
|By William Battle
North Jackson Elementary in Glasgow has dedicated a wall and play area to the late Robin Rutledge.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 1:03 PM CDT
|By William Battle
This week's Hometown Hero is Tina Hall. She is the chef at Foundation Christian Academy and uses her food as a way of giving to the community.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Over 70 animals were found after a house fire over the weekend.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 4:40 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Groundbreaking for Fire Station 8 took place this morning at the Kentucky Transpark.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 10:08 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Katelyn Simpson is the organizer for the "Out of the Darkness" suicide awareness walk in Bowling Green. In its 11th year, she started it to honor her brother who died from suicide and created a community of support and love.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2023 at 3:44 PM CDT
|By WBKO News Staff and William Battle
Nicole Rock is the Executive Director for Golden Gate Bridges in Glasgow. The company provides support for intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals with direct support services.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 4:24 PM CDT
|By William Battle
The 2nd annual Autism Awareness event will be held Saturday, April 1, at 1720 Dawson Springs Road in Hopkinsville from 11 am to 4 pm.The event will be supporting Cub Scouts Pack 3013′s community sensory garden project.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:30 PM CDT
|By William Battle
Winners of the competition won trophies for putting their coding, engineering and robotics skills to work.