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Students explore maritime careers at Owensboro museum
Nearly 200 students from seven schools took part in Maritime Interaction Day at the Owensboro Museum of Science and History. The event offered hands-on activities and equipment demonstrations to introduce students to…
First responders on scene of rollover semi crash in Daviess Co.
A semi-truck rolled over near the bypass on Highway 144 in Daviess County, prompting authorities to urge drivers to avoid the area. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police and county fire department…
Tree lighting ceremony scheduled for Nov. 20 in Owensboro
Owensboro officials say crews will begin installing the Christmas tree at Smother’s Park on Thursday. The city’s tree-lighting ceremony is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and will feature Christmas carols by the…
Christmas in the Village returns to Yellow Creek Park Dec. 5
Christmas in the Village returns to Pioneer Village at Yellow Creek Park in Daviess County on Dec. 5. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and add a holiday market with local vendors and festive treats. Visitors…
‘It was unbelievable,’ Radar finds 2 mass graves in cemetery behind Daviess County church
Ground-penetrating radar has revealed two mass graves containing 29 people at a wooded cemetery behind Mount Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Daviess County, Kentucky. Volunteers found two headstones while…
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Brescia University announces undergraduate tuition freeze for 2027-28 academic year
Brescia University has announced that it will freeze undergraduate tuition rates for the 2027-28 academic year. The decision, approved by the board of trustees, aims to provide financial certainty for students and…
Daviess Co. waves first ‘white flag’ of season for freezing temps
Daviess County has activated its first “white flag” of the season due to anticipated freezing temperatures this weekend. This activation triggers the opening of emergency shelters for families in need, specifically at…
High School Football Scores, Nov. 5-6 (Playoffs, first round)
The first round of high school football playoffs took place on November 5 and 6. In a notable result, Owensboro defeated Greenwood with a final score of 42-6. Additionally, it was noted that Caverna opted out of…
Kroger swings open doors to 'new format' store with gourmet cheese counter
Kroger has opened a new 100,000-square-foot Marketplace store in Owensboro, Kentucky, following a $42 million investment. The facility features expanded departments, including a gourmet cheese counter, sushi bar…
Kroger celebrates grand opening of new marketplace in Owensboro
Kroger has officially opened a new $42 million marketplace in Owensboro, Kentucky. The new facility, located on Fairview Drive, features expanded food departments, a pharmacy drive-through, and a variety of premium deli…
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City of Owensboro to host ‘Grind Session’ championships
The city of Owensboro will host the 'Grind Session' national high school basketball championships for the 2026-27 season. Events are scheduled at the Sportscenter starting in December, with final championships taking…
Contested Judge Executive race, city commissioner seats bring Daviess Co. voters to polls
Voters in Daviess County, Kentucky, participated in a contested Judge Executive race between Republican incumbent Charlie Castlen and Democrat Rod Kuegel. The election also included races for city commission seats and…
Downtown Owensboro indoor sports facility nearly finished, opening expected by year’s end
Construction of the Bluegrass Fieldhouse in downtown Owensboro is nearing completion, with city officials aiming to open the facility by the end of the year. The venue will host basketball, volleyball, and wrestling…
Owensboro Habitat for Humanity to host first-ever open house
Habitat for Humanity of Owensboro-Daviess County is celebrating the completion of its eighth home at Carter Community Court. The organization will host a dedication ceremony for the Robertson family, followed by its…
Owensboro asks residents to report potholes during two-week campaign
The City of Owensboro Public Works Department has launched its annual 'Pothole Blitz' campaign, running from November 2 to November 13. Officials are urging residents to report road damage via phone, email, or the…
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$50 million downtown Owensboro housing project is largest residential investment in area’s history
Owensboro Downtown Properties has announced a $50 million housing project in downtown Owensboro, marking the largest residential investment in the area's history. The development plans to construct 205 new homes…
Daviess County residents hear from candidates in Red, White and Blue Picnic
Ahead of the upcoming Election Day, candidates for local, state, and federal offices gathered at the Red, White and Blue Picnic in Owensboro to engage with voters. Residents discussed key regional issues, including…
Early voting underway Thursday in Kentucky
Early, no-excuse in-person absentee voting has officially begun across Kentucky. Registered voters can cast their ballots at designated polling locations through October 31. According to WFIE, officials are reminding…
Owensboro officials announce $50 million downtown housing plan
Owensboro Downtown Properties has announced a $50 million investment to develop 205 new homes in downtown Owensboro, marking the largest residential project in the city's history. Led by the Yager family, the…
‘Trail of Treats’ returns to Owensboro on Thursday
The annual 'Trail of Treats' event returns to downtown Owensboro this Thursday, offering families an early start to Halloween festivities. According to WFIE, the event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dozens of local…
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Need a mammogram? Here’s where mobile screening buses will be this week
Owensboro Health and Ascension St. Vincent are offering mobile mammography screenings across the Tri-State area. Owensboro Health is hosting walk-in clinics at the Pleasant Valley Medical Building and New Life Church…