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Lewisport Farmer’s Market – This Saturday
The first Lewisport Farmer’s Market of 2024 is set for Saturday, June 15th at Chapman Park Pavilion in downtown Lewisport from 10 a.m. to noon. The City of Lewisport Collections & Administrative Assistant Megan Simpson is the organizer and said that she is expecting an even bigger turnout this year. “I have been in contact with new vendors and people have already been planning bigger gardens,” she said. “I hope anyone who even has extra vegetables plans to show up to the farmer’s market! It is still free to the public, and free to set up!“
Grandview residents fight solar project
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A motion for summary judgement meeting is held in Dubois County, between attorneys representing Grandview and the attorneys representing the people against the Grandview Solar projects. The hearing is in Jasper, as the Spencer County Judge recused himself from the case. Grandview residents say that they want to protect their homes and […]
Restrictions on Fairview Drive North next week in Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), as crews continue to prepare for the widening of KY 54 in Owensboro, lane restrictions near the entrance to Fairview Drive North will be necessary beginning June 17 to allow utility work to continue in that area. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says it is […]
KY 144 ramp onto U.S. 60 eastbound to be closed this weekend
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - The Ky. 144 bridge over U.S. 60 will be closed in Owensboro this weekend. According to a release, this is so crews can complete work at the eastern end of the bridge. Officials say engineers are looking to stabilize pavement in the area between the bridge...
West 2nd Street closure in Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – West 2nd Street will be closed this Friday starting at 4 p.m. due to a concert on the lawn at the Owensboro Convention Center. West 2nd Street from St. Elizabeth Street to Walnut Street will be closed on Friday evening and will reopen Saturday morning. This will be in addition to […]
Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife band geese at OCTC
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Representatives from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife came to Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) on Wednesday to band the newer generations of geese that have hatched on campus. Officials explain bird banding is a very important technique for studying, identifying and tracking individual birds. OCTC says approximately 50 […]
Taxi cabs no longer an option for getting around Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Taxi cabs are officially a thing of the past here in Owensboro. That didn’t come as a surprise to many of the locals 44News spoke with who said they hadn’t set foot in a cab in decades. Jacqueline Stogsdill, while enjoying lunch downtown,...
Food pantry and meal schedule released for Vanderburgh County
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Commission on Homelessness for Evansville and Vanderburgh County has released a schedule for available meals. The schedule of food pantries and hot prepared meals available in Vanderburgh County and Warrick County is now available on the commission’s website. The pantries and meals are open to the general public. Officials say […]
Veteran Resource Fair comes to Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Veterans in the Owensboro area will have the opportunity to visit a Veteran Resource Fair and town hall thanks to the Marion VA Health Care System. The event will take place on Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 696 in Owensboro. During the resource fair, […]
Western KY Fish and Wildlife employees receive division awards
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say more than two dozen Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources employees have received special awards for outstanding service in 2023, and some western Kentuckians were honored. Daviess County According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Maddy Ruble, Fisheries Biologist II of Daviess County, received the […]
‘A record amount of cars’ to start The Great Race in Owensboro next week
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Next week, The Great Race will not only start in Owensboro but will have its largest amount of cars in its 41 year history, according to officials. A release shows 135 cars will compete in the nearly 2500 mile journey across 11 states. The event is...
Ultrasonic water meters discussed at Hawesville Council Meeting
The Hawesville City Council met on Tuesday evening, June 11th, and Matt Curtis, Co-Owner of Bluegrass Engineering, provided an update on projects. Sales Representatives from Fortiline Meter Company also presented to the Council. There was lengthy discussion on the possibility of the City purchasing new water meters that are ultrasonic...
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