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Owensboro Walmart to have entrance blocked for nearly a week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Starting next week, a Walmart superstore in Owensboro will have one of its entrances blocked for utility work. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says crews will be blocking Mt. Moria Avenue at the entrance to Walmart on KY 54 so workers can relocate buried utilities ahead of the planned highway widening project.
Activist says she will continue to fight for Hadley’s Law
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Owensboro woman who fought for Hadley’s Law in Kentucky has vowed to keep fighting for abortion exceptions. The bill known as Hadleys Law would have allowed abortions for survivors of rape or incest and also when a pregnancy threatens a mother’s life. The law stalled in this year’s legislative session, […]
Friday after 5 kicks off second week in Owensboro
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Owensboro hosted Friday after 5 for the second week in a row. Several people were out at Friday After 5 for the food, games and bands. New this year, an area dedicated to kids, it had inflatable houses, inflatable obstacles and a mini golf area. “Really...
‘Protect Our School’ campaign kicks off Thursday in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - A coalition of public education advocates and organizations allied together opposing a constitutional amendment in Owensboro. Thursday was the kickoff for the ‘Protect Our School’ campaign. The campaign is for house bill two that was passed in the general assembly this past session that places a constitutional amendment on the November 2024 General Election ballot.
Traffic Alert: Owensboro road closed for sewer repairs
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - On Thursday, the Regional Water Resource Agency will close Fairway Drive from Hill Avenue to Maple Avenue in Owensboro for sewer repairs. According to a press release, this closure is expected to last three to four days, pending no delays or inclement weather. Officials say to...
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