William Battle
Reporter
Bowling Green, Ky
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.
Concerned Citizens of Logan County is a council of local citizens dedicated to enhancing the quality of living for all citizens in Russellville and Logan County.
The Logan County Public Library is running a program aimed at detecting the unseen threat of radon gas in community homes. Radon gas is colorless, odorless, and is a potential link to lung cancer.
Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Stan Logsdon is a preschool bus driver for Bowling Green Independent School District who not only drives them to and from school; he is their guardian angel when they are away from home.
This morning, the Logan County Career & Technical Center recognized 15 students for their induction into the Health Sciences Academy.
Pieces of Hope is a new facility aimed at supporting those with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, and special needs.
In a new initiative to support the homeless community, JourneyPure of Bowling Green has partnered with It’s a Southern Thing Catering to bring warmth and comfort to those in need.
Logan County Public Library is running a unique donation program to benefit students at all six of the county’s elementary schools. They are asking the community to “Drop your Drawers” at the library.
Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Abby Haynes is a kindergarten teacher at Munfordville Elementary whose teaching philosophy is built on strong relationships with her colleagues and students.
The holiday season, traditionally a time associated with joy, warmth, and celebration, can prove to be a challenging period marked by feelings of loneliness, sadness, and isolation for many individuals.
The Franklin City Commission has given the green light to an application for a $600,000 grant aimed at constructing a Community Safe Room. This decision marks the city’s commitment to emergency preparedness and community safety in the wake of damage done by recent storms.
While the children are given a good Christmas, there are other times throughout the year when additional support is needed.
From 10 am to 1 pm on Thanksgiving day, Teresa's Restaurant is inviting everyone in the community to join them for a free Thanksgiving meal served buffet style.
The Nest BGKY is a unique social lounge catering to both adults and children that will officially be opening its doors on Park Row this weekend.
With over 43 years of law enforcement experience under his belt, Officer Tommy Fields is a guardian angel for the children of Red Cross Elementary School.
This morning, Republican incumbent Brandi Duvall has officially filed paperwork to pursue her third term as Circuit Court Clerk.
Kentucky is currently grappling with a foster care crisis, marked by a shortage of families willing or able to temporarily take in children within the foster care system. The loss of many qualified foster families during the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the problem, leaving a significant void in available foster homes.
Offering a hands-on, immersive experience that goes beyond traditional methods, Anatomage allows students to examine anatomy and physiology in an interactive 3D environment.
the Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green has made a lasting impact on the community by gifting an all-inclusive Kiwanis Sensory Music Garden at Basil-Griffin Park. The park has long been a popular destination for locals, and the new addition aims to make it even more accessible and enjoyable for all residents.
On the second Monday of each month, between the hours of 9 to 11 AM, hundreds of families line up at Ephram White Park to receive food assistance. The initiative is part of the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), both administered by Feeding America in collaboration with the Warren County Parks and Recreation (WCPR).
The Logan County High School community came together to celebrate and honor their JROTC Raider Team. The cadets recently competed at the National Raider Challenge held at Fort Knox over a four-day period last week.
She began volunteering in 1978 when she first became involved with Relay for Life, an event dedicated to raising funds for cancer research and support for cancer patients. Little did she know, this was just the start of a lifelong commitment to helping others.
Countywide, the turnout is expected to exceed 5,000 voters making their voices heard.
Simpson County is anticipating a turnout of approximately 5,200 voters, which represents about 35 percent of eligible voters.
Chandler’s School will be holding their annual Holiday Bazaar this Saturday, to raise funds for the school’s library.
The JROTC National Raider Challenge, is considered an adventure sport competition by high school JROTC students across the country. This year’s competition concluded this weekend with the Logan County JROTC Program securing a second-place finish in the national rankings.
The class aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the journey toward obtaining a basic private pilot license.
Morgantown Bank & Trust marked a significant milestone this morning as they officially broke ground on their sixth branch location, the third in Warren County.
In an effort to address erosion due to stormwater runoff given these challenges, Warren County Stormwater and Warren County Parks and Recreation celebrated the successful completion of an erosion project on Drakes Creek with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning.
Over 400 students from Warren Elementary, ranging from kindergarten to the third grade, walked over to the campus of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College for fun and trick-or-treating.
Dr. Jeremy Creek, a dedicated large animal veterinarian, has made it his mission to ensure the health and well-being of the livestock that are at the heart of small farms and ranches in the area.
Preschool students at Chandler's School in Russellville had the opportunity to pick and decorate pumpkins with their families in class.
The Historic Potter Farm Event Venue celebrated its one-year reopening anniversary today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce.
Courtney Stevens, Executive Director of the Warren County Public Library has also been a successful author since 2012. Both jobs allow her to make significant contributions to both the world of literature and the enrichment of the community.
This month, we’ve highlighted some of the haunted places that dot our region. This week, we focus on a group of investigators that use their curiosity and high-tech equipment to look into those dark corners of our area.
Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero: Brandi Duvall - Warren County's Circuit Court Clerk has made it her mission to give back to the community by using her platform to improve the lives of those she serves.
Local organizations play a vital role in fostering community support and combatting food insecurity through seasonal food drives.
LiHEAP is a federal program designed to assist low-income families and individuals in covering their home heating costs. The Kentucky LIHEAP program is set up to help approximately 150,000 Kentucky families pay their heating bills each winter.
In 1919, Jemmie Courtney Hickman Thompson passed away in the home. However, she hadn’t actually left the residence and her spirit is still there to this day.
The Centers for Hope held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new thrift store located in the Western Gateway Shopping Center this morning.
Houchens Industries Small Business Accelerator which will be located in the old Save-a-Lot building at 348 College Street.
Johnnie Tarter, a regional supervisor for driver testing with the Kentucky State Police has found a passion in photographing youth sports in Metcalfe County.
The City of Auburn Tourism is hosting a lineup of events leading into Halloween, inviting the community and surrounding areas to join in on the festivities.
It is said that around 25 buildings on the campus of Western Kentucky University are sites of alleged paranormal activity. The most prolific hauntings on the campus are focused on two of those buildings: Van Meter Hall and Potter Hall.
Leslie Qualls, the Regional Director of Outpatient Services for JourneyPure/Regard Recovery, is making a significant impact on her community by providing crucial support and healing to individuals on their journey to recovery from addiction.
Established in 1982 by the American Library Association, “Banned Books Week” brings awareness to censorship, celebrating the freedom to read and underscoring the importance of free expression in literature.
They aim to provide addicts and their families with convenient access to this crucial medication.
Nikki Turner’s personal experience with addiction has fueled her determination to make a difference in the lives of others facing similar struggles. Having successfully overcome her own demons, she is giving back to the community that helped her overcome them.
