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‘It’s just been everything to me’ Alpine House in Tell City catches fire; owner plans to rebuild

TELL CITY, Ind. (WFIE) - A mainstay bar in Tell City caught fire Friday morning, but the owner said there is still hope to rebuild. Police alerted the public about 8 a.m. to the fire in the 1100 block of Tell Street. “Luckily, nobody was here yet, we hadn’t opened...

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A virtual academy in Kentucky has had 3 years of low scores. What to know

A Kentucky school district with a virtual academy saved by state lawmakers in 2025 has now logged a third straight year of poor academic performance. Cloverport Independent’s elementary, middle and high school levels all received the state’s lowest ratings in 2024, 2025 and into 2026, though some grade levels showed modest gains this year. FULL STORY: KY lawmakers saved a virtual school. Now it has 3 straight years of bad scores Here are five key things to know from our reporting: Enrollment imbalance: Cloverport Independent has 230 in-person K-12 students, while 2,073 students attend its Kentucky Virtual Academy — about 90% of the district’s total enrollment. Latest scores: In October, 2026 results showed Cloverport elementary students remained at a “red” rating, the state’s lowest, while middle and high school levels rose slightly to “orange.” Superintendent’s response: Keith Haynes said many virtual students “were not experiencing success in traditional schools and came to us with significant academic deficits,” and told families he doesn’t believe the state’s accountability model “adequately accounts for our context.” How it stayed open: The 2025 General Assembly passed legislation barring enrollment caps on virtual academies, overriding a Kentucky Department of Education rule that would have limited virtual

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Tri-State restaurant closing both locations after nearly 20 years

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The owners of a Tri-State restaurant say they are closing both their Evansville and Owensboro locations as they plan to retire. Catfish Willy’s has been around for 19 years. In Evansville, the restaurant is on East Virginia Street. In Owensboro, it’s on Tamarack Road.

Evansville, IN · 13d
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Unmarked mass burials discovered in Daviess County

More than 50 unmarked burials were found near Mount Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Daviess County.

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Owensboro restaurant patron diagnosed with measles, health officials say

DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Kentucky Department of Public Health officials say they have identified a potential measles exposure at a restaurant in Daviess County. Officials say the potential measles exposure took place at Colby’s Fine Food & Spirits in Owensboro. Green District Health Department officials confirm that a...

Owensboro, KY · 14h

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Massive clog pulled from Daviess County sewer plant

DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — A sewer plant in Daviess County is blaming flushable wipes for causing a massive blockage in their system. In a post to social media, the Daviess County Regional Water Resource Agency said it recently pulled a large accumulation of wet wipes and other debris from the main incoming line. The […]

Daviess County, KY · 1d

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Ground breaks for Ohio County health care facility

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — A plot of land just off of I-165 is vacant and empty but soon it will be home to the new Ohio County Healthplex, bringing together Owensboro Health Services closer to home for residents in the area. “The more gas we can fill in the community to better serve our […]

Ohio County, KY · 3d

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These 6 Kentucky malls changed in big ways in 2026, and not all of it was good news.

Florence Mall, 60 percent vacant and split five ways. In 1976 Homart, the real estate company of Sears, built Florence Mall as a two-level enclosed mall beside Interstate 75 and Kentucky Route 18 in Florence, Kentucky. After a renovation in 1994, the mall moved its food court into a bigger...

Florence, KY · 5d

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Daviess County activates white flag for five days

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to the Daviess County Fiscal Court, a white flag warning has been activated. Officials say this is for November 12 through November 16 due to forecasted temperatures. Daviess County Emergency Management Director Mike Page notes temperatures or wind chill are forecasted to be at or below 32 degrees for the […]

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Surprise homecoming shocks grandparents of Kentucky soldier

DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — Daviess County schools have spent the last week recognizing students’ veteran families ending with an event at Tamarack Elementary. The grandparents of Private First Class Benjamin Horn thought they were coming to the school to be honored for their service. They got that recognition and so much more when their […]

Daviess County, KY · 2d

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If Your TV or Radio Suddenly Interrupts Programming Next Week, Don't Panic

Who remembers the old time and temperature channel?

Owensboro, KY · 1d

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That Giant Owensboro Sewer Clog Is a Gross Reminder to Never Flush These 25 Items

A giant, disgusting sewer clog from Owensboro has me rethinking everything. You won't believe some of the things people flush down their toilets!

Owensboro, KY · 11h

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Owensboro Catholic is Caldwell’s ‘State Championship Game’

Caldwell County head coach Aaron McClung knows his team faces a tall task Friday night at Owensboro Catholic. But the contest also offers a lot of opportunity for the Tigers, who will look to spring an upset in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs. Caldwell is 9-2 this...

Owensboro, KY · 15h

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Thanksgiving Dinner Planned for Daviess County Shelter Pets

Daviess County It Takes A Village is planning Thanksgiving dinner for shelter pets and needs donations of canned food and cottage cheese.

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Overnight emergency shelter available in Owensboro during white flag warning

DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Daviess County Emergency Management officials say a white flag warning will be in effect through next week. According to officials, this will be in effect from Thursday, Nov. 12, through Monday, Nov. 16, due to forecasted temperatures. Officials say an overnight emergency shelter will be...

Owensboro, KY · 1d

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Brasher's Hosts Wings for Wish in Owensboro

Brasher's Lil' Nashville hosts Wings for Wish November 28! Enjoy amazing wings, live music and support Christmas Wish.

Owensboro, KY · 1d

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Comedian John Crist extends tour, including stop in Owensboro

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Comedian John Crist is staying on the road. He just announce 45 new dates, expanding on his John Crist Live! Tour. One of the new dates is in Owensboro. Crist will come to the RiverPark Center on Thursday, June 3, 2027. The comedian recently launched a...

Owensboro, KY · 3d