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Cross Pointe roundabout on Evansville’s east side expected to be done by end of November
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Relief could soon be in sight for drivers on Evansville’s east side. Officials say the Cross Pointe roundabout project at Cross Pointe Boulevard and Indiana Street, just off the Lloyd Expressway, is on track to be finished by the end of November. Crews are still...
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13th annual Kraftucky Arts & Crafts Expo set for Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Owensboro Convention Center officials say they are gearing up for their 13th annual Kraftucky Arts & Crafts Expo. According to a press release, the show will expand this year to the first and third floors of the venue, featuring nearly 350 booths and more than 200 vendors.
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Governor Braun helps dedicate Ohio Township Park
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) – The park sits on a 20-acre lot shared with the Phoenix Event Center and the township fire station. $3 million of the 13-million-dollar price tag was covered by the state’s “READI” program, which focuses on improving housing, recreation spaces, and economic developments to encourage families to stay in Indiana. “Indiana is […]
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Halloween party with cash prize contests set for Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Owensboro Convention Center officials say they are hosting the Big O Halloween Party this weekend. According to officials, the Halloween event is now for people 18 and older. The event will feature a costume contest and a Michael Jackson impersonation contest with cash prizes. Live music...
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Henderson students to tour manufacturers Thursday
HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) - Henderson Economic Development officials say they are hosting Manufacturing Academy Tours for more than 100 Henderson County High School Career and Technical Education students on Thursday. According to a press release, this year’s Manufacturing Academy tours will last from 8:30 a.m. to noon and conclude with...
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Owensboro’s Pickle Plex opens at Ben Hawes Park
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Owensboro Parks & Recreation officials say a new 18-court pickleball complex is now open. According to a press release, the Pickle Plex is located at Ben Hawes Park. The opening kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday. Officials say the new complex provides a space...
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DOES IT BOTHER YOU? Gallows to livestream: Execution is not a spectator sport
In Owensboro, Ky., in the summer of 1936, vendors sold hot dogs and soda to a crowd of nearly 20,000 waiting through the night to watch a man hang. Before Rainey Bethea was even pronounced dead, people in the crowd were reaching for souvenirs. The spectacle was so grotesque that Kentucky abolished public executions two years later.
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Multiple road closures set across Owensboro this week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - City of Owensboro officials say there are several street closures happening this week. According to a press release, closures began Monday on Pearl Street from East Third Street to East Fourth Street for two weeks and East 21st Street from McConnell Avenue to Railroad Street for three to four days.
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Owensboro and Daviess County named Kentucky’s only WWII Heritage City
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — From the home front to the battlefield, Owensboro and Daviess County have a legacy of serving the US. That history is now being recognized across the nation after being named Kentucky’s only World War II Heritage City. “I think people forget about Owensboro,” Ewing said. “And I think when we look […]
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Volunteers needed for Owensboro park cleanup Saturday
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - City of Owensboro officials say the city is partnering with Daviess County Operations for the annual park cleanup. According to a release, the event takes place at Yellow Creek Park Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Officials say their parks bring people together, and the...
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Water leak reported on Richland Road in Livermore
LIVERMORE, Ky. (WFIE) - City of Livermore officials say there is a water leak on Richland Road. According to officials, crews are on site working to make repairs as quickly as possible. They say while repairs are underway, neighboring areas may experience water service interruptions or changes in water pressure.