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.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
|By William Battle
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.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 5:32 PM EDT
|By William Battle
The Kentucky Board of Elections has opened its portal to request absentee ballots for the 2023 General Election on November 7.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 10:08 AM EDT
|By William Battle
For the past 30 years, Wilkins has traveled to multiple states to restore countless graves.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 4:27 PM EDT
|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: Mar. 13, 2023 at 7:18 PM EDT
|By William Battle
This weekend will mark the opening of Yogi’s Jellystone Park at Mammoth Cave for the 2023 season.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 9:58 PM EDT
|By William Battle
Ann Marie Davis, a dentist practicing in Scottsville, received the surprise of a lifetime when she received a video message from the one and only Dolly Parton.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By William Battle
Rand Paul in Franklin, KY