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.
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Large vehicles such as farm equipment and tractor-trailers are encouraged to use KY 1008 and smaller vehicles KY 383.
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Western Kentucky University’s Art Department hosted its second art specific Professional Development Workshop at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center.
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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.
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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.
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Crossfit Old School is celebrating 41-year-old William "Junior" Morgan for recently completing the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in Nashville.
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The event formerly known as the Hot Rod Reunion has been renamed The Wally Parks Nostalgia Nationals.
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Seniors from Warren East High School who attended Bristow Elementary did their annual senior walk at their alma mater this morning.
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Delaire Rowe is the Executive Director of Arts For All Kentucky and is this week's Hughes & Coleman Hometown Hero
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Natcher Elementary was named a Legacy School by Leader in Me. The school is the first in the state to win the recognition.
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Warren County Public Library launches Summer Reading Program "Growing Readers"
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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.
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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.
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This morning, the Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Mint Event Center.
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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.
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It’s Election Day, which means several people are out visiting the polls and casting their ballots.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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During the Western Kentucky University Board of Regents meeting on May 4th, a 3% increase in tuition was proposed by the university administration.
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The Historic Railpark and Train Museum is participating in Kentucky Gives Day to raise money for their "Light up the Depot" campaign.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Melissa Turner is a fixture in Scottsville-Allen County and those that know her say that she is an integral part of the community.
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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.
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Houchens Industries and community partners held the 34th annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Classic today
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Commonwealth Coders will be conducting their first-ever Summer Coding Camp this year at WKU's Innovation Campus.
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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).
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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.
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Plano Elementary hosted its annual career fair this morning in the school’s gymnasium
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Stanley Black & Decker unveiled the first privately funded, 100% renewable energy sourced solar power project at their facility in Hopkinsville.
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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.
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Logan County’s Department of Community-Based Services (DCBS) held its 14th annual Child Abuse Awareness Walk in Russellville.
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Tracy Moser is the Manager and the face of the Bowling Green/Warren County Shelter Store.
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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.
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Some of the projects they’ve helped bring to life include the Kentucky Transpark, the Medical Center and downtown development.
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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.
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North Jackson Elementary in Glasgow has dedicated a wall and play area to the late Robin Rutledge.
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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.
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Over 70 animals were found after a house fire over the weekend.
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Groundbreaking for Fire Station 8 took place this morning at the Kentucky Transpark.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Winners of the competition won trophies for putting their coding, engineering and robotics skills to work.
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