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.

News

Healthcare shortages causing a need for qualified nursing instructors

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 9:29 PM EDT

By William Battle

The demand has been steadily growing over the years, but the field was hit hard by the pandemic as it saw many qualified workers leave out of concerns for safety and overwhelming workloads.

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Local HVAC experts talk keeping machines working during extreme heat

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 6:30 AM EDT

By William Battle

The extreme heat in the area has local HVAC technicians working non-stop keeping business and residential cooling units running.

State

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner cultivates support for area farmers

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 4:58 PM EDT

By William Battle

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles was in Bowling Green to speak at the annual meeting of the Kentucky association of conservation districts.

State

Sen. Rand Paul discusses national issues in Allen County

Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 3:50 PM EDT

By William Battle

Senator Rand Paul stopped by Scottsville City Hall to speak with Allen County residents about issues facing the country.

State

More Americans are choosing cremation over traditional burials

Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 11:13 PM EDT

By William Battle

The choice to have your remains cremated is becoming the more popular option in the United States.

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Sen. Rand Paul talks COVID-19 vaccines, inflation, business struggles while in Franklin

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 4:47 PM EDT

By William Battle

Rand Paul in Franklin, KY

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Trooper Island Truck Raffle

Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 9:09 PM EDT

By William Battle

Trooper Island raffle tickets on sale

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Hispanic-Latin American exhibit set to open at the Kentucky Museum

Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT

By William Battle

"Nuestro hogar Kentucky, Our Kentucky Home" is a traveling art exhibit that features the works of Hispanic, Latinx, and Latin American Kentucky artists. It will be on display at the Kentucky Museum on the campus of WKU through the month of June 2022.