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Owensboro's Blue Bridge to close for two months this summer
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Officials say the Glover Cary Bridge, otherwise known as the Blue Bridge, will be closed for several months this summer. During an Owensboro-Daviess County Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting on Tuesday, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials said plans are in motion for a deck replacement project and bridge light work on a portion of the Blue Bridge.
Those violating home incarceration can be charged with escape, AG says
An Attorney General’s Opinion released on Monday addresses whether people on home incarceration may be arrested and charged with escape for violating a condition of their home incarceration. The Opinion was issued in response to a request by Jimmy Cantrell, the Executive Director of the Ohio County ARCH Program, which stands for “Assisting Returning Citizens […] The post Those violating home incarceration can be charged with escape, AG says appeared first on Winchester Sun.
Authorities hoping to ID vehicle involved in recent thefts in Owensboro
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the public in hopes of identifying the pickup truck allegedly involved in recent thefts at an Owensboro business. Authorities say the thefts happened throughout the month of April at Henry’s Plumbing, Heating and Air on Vincent...
Court records name other Jasper Officer accused of poaching turkeys in Ky.
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - We have an on the Jasper Police Officers charged with turkey poaching in Kentucky. According to court records for Butler County, Joseph Chambers and Christopher Birk are now also charged with illegal take/pursue deer/wild turkey. They are now also on the court docket for May 15,...
KY 81 in Daviess Co. blocked by crash on Tuesday
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says KY 81 in Daviess County is currently blocked in both directions by a crash around the 6.5 mile marker. Officials say this is near the Panther Creek Bridge. The roadway is expected to be blocked for around one hour. The map can be seen below.
City of Owensboro Announces 2024 Live on the Banks Music Series
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — The City of Owensboro is excited to announce the 2024 Live on the Banks series along the riverfront in downtown Owensboro. This free outdoor concert series showcases a variety of music groups from across the region to the Ohio riverfront for the community to enjoy every Saturday night from May 18th to September 28th, 2024.
Lottery winner hits big with $150,000 scratch-off in Owensboro
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - One man is taking home a a life-changing amount of money after winning the lottery in Owensboro. Express Liquor Two on West 9th Street tells us customer James Malingly walked into the store earlier this month and walked out a winner. Employees say Malingly often tests...
Two people hurt in motorcycle crash
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office said two people were sent to the hospital after a motorcycle crash on Sunday. Deputies said the crash happened at US 60 and Hawes Boulevard. Deputies said the motorcycle went off the road and hit a metal fence. Both riders were thrown from the bike.
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