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It’s Banned Books Week, so find a First Amendment Library to exercise your rights
Three years ago, we talked a lot about banning books in Kentucky. Back then, the wacky war on woke was gaining ground in our legislature and in our libraries. I remember talking to librarians like Erin Waller of the Daviess County Public Library, who was going through a list of 248 books that had been […]
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Fall Festival Games: Jumbo Torpedo Sausage Eating
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A tradition in our coverage of the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival is the special Fall Festival Food Games arranged and judged by Meteorologist Ron Rhodes. On Tuesday, two tag teams took the opportunity to race against one another in eating an extra large sausage. Take a look in the […]
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Fire forces Fall Festival menu change
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Booth 18, Emanuel Lutheran Church, at the Fall Festival is famous for their chicken and dumplings. This year, the dumplings are missing from the menu. A fire back in June destroyed the church kitchen. Members tell Eyewitness News they have been limited by the small space they are now working in. […]
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National Coffee with a Cop Day at McDonald’s
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Police agencies around the Tri-State and a national fast-food chain are inviting everyone to have their morning coffee with them today. McDonald's is hosting National Coffee with a Cop Day. The day is a chance to get to know the men and women who protect and...
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Henderson Humane Society on temporary lockdown after two confirmed cases of parvovirus at shelter
The Henderson Humane Society said there are two confirmed positive cases of canine parvovirus within its shelter. Humane Society Board President Christa Bennett confirmed to WSON that the shelter was in a temporary lockdown out of an abundance of caution and to protect the dogs in their care and in the community. They said no dogs will be entering or leaving the shelter while they work with veterinary partners to implement outbreak response protocol.
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Sports bar closes in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) – An Owensboro business has closed. According to information provided by the business, Big Whiskey’s American Restauraunt and Bar has closed indefinitely as of October 5. The current owners note they are searching for new owners, and they hope this won’t be goodbye forever. A spokesperson for the business shared, “We are […]
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Publix Opens 1st Owensboro, KY, Store
Publix opened its first store in Owensboro, Kentucky, on Oct. 3, a 50,325-square-foot supermarket at Gateway Commons at 3370 Hayden Rd. The opening extends the Lakeland, Florida-based retailer’s push into Kentucky, where it opened its first store in Louisville in January 2024 and has continued adding locations, including its second Northern Kentucky store in Cold Spring in June. According to the grocer’s website, there are nine locations in Kentucky open.
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National Coffee with a Cop Day at McDonald’s
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Police agencies around the Tri-State and a national fast-food chain are inviting everyone to have their morning coffee with them today. McDonald’s is hosting National Coffee with a Cop Day. The day is a chance to get to know the men and women who protect and serve our communities. From 8 […]
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Less than a week to purchase Castle Bands half pot ticket
NEWBURGH, Ind. (WEHT) — Participants have less than a week to buy a ticket to have a chance to win the Castle Band Half Pot Raffle. According to officials, the cut-off time is Sunday, October 11, with the drawing slated for 7 p.m. that night. The current winning pot is at $37,030, with the total […]
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This Small Kentucky Town Guards One of America’s Most Unique Barbecue Traditions
When people talk about American barbecue capitals, Kentucky rarely cracks the list. The conversation usually jumps straight to Texas brisket, Carolina whole hog, or Kansas City burnt ends. But tucked into the rolling hills and river towns of the state's western edge, Owensboro has quietly built — and fiercely protected — one of the most distinctive barbecue traditions in the country: slow-smoked mutton. Here, the scent of hickory smoke can draw you to a church picnic from blocks away, and "burgoo" is as common in conversation as pulled pork.
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14 News welcomes new meteorologist Matthew Wine
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - 14 First Alert Chief Meteorologist Jeff Lyons was live from the annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival on Monday. Jeff introduced our brand new meteorologist, Matthew Wine, who joined 14 News for his first day on Monday. Matthew joins the evening team from our sister...
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“Joe Shiesty” wins Woodford Stakes, for local trainer, Eric Foster
LEXINGTON, KY. (WFIE) - The Keeneland Race Course fall meet is ongoing, and on Saturday, one local trainer, had a big day! Utica, Kentucky-based trainer, Eric Foster, trains 5-year old gelding, “Joe Shiesty”, who has run at Ellis Park, a few times, and trains their quite often. Well,...