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And the Winners Are…Easterseals Raises Big Bucks, Changes Lives
Drumroll, please! Easterseals Rehabilitation Center just wrapped up its annual heart-pounding “Cool Car, Cold Cash” raffle, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. Not only did the event inject a healthy dose of excitement into the community, but it also made a huge difference in the lives of those served by Easterseals.
Entrance to Wimsatt Court to be blocked as KY 54 proj. continues
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says as Phase One construction gets under way on the KY 54 widening project in Owensboro, contractors have planned a multi-week blockage of Wimsatt Court, located at the 2.7 mile point. The closure is scheduled to begin on August 1. Officials say the entrance to Wimsatt […]
Community comes together to remember life of 8-month-old Miya Rudd
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — The community came together to remember the life of a missing Ohio County baby who is presumed dead. The Pleasent Valley Community Church and Glenn Funeral Home and Crematorium hosted a visitation, celebration of life, and a vigil on Thursday for 8-month-old Miya Rudd. “The community has shown remarkable support today […]
14 News’ Arden Gregory participating in Dancing with the Stars Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - In the Dancing with the Stars Owensboro competition, you may recognize a familiar face participating. 14 News’ very own meteorologist Arden Gregory and her husband Grant are dancing in the event. On August 3, eight couples will take the stage, all to support the Boulware...
Fairy Tale Trail Returns to Owensboro — Youth Presenters Needed
Having just wrapped Theatre Workshop of Owensboro's 'Summer Shorts', I am familiar with all the wonderful opportunities they offer kids during the summertime. In the midst of our 'Summer Shorts' rehearsals, other theatre stalwarts were and have been working feverishly in preparation for the opening of The Dinosaur Musical on September 6th at the Empress Theater in downtown Owensboro. The cast includes roles for teens.
Mizkan America to expand in Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – During his weekly Team Kentucky update, Governor Andy Beshear discussed plans from Mizkan America to expand their Owensboro facility with a $156 million investment. According to a statement from the governor, the project will see the company expand its Owensboro facilities by approximately 320,000 square feet, bringing its total operational space […]
Warren’s Even-Par Round Leads Owensboro to Trigg Invitational Title
Nolan Warren’s round of even par led Owensboro to the team title at Thursday’s Trigg County Invitational played at Lake Barkley’s Boots Randolph Golf Course. Warren edged Marshall County’s Ryan Stokes by one shot to claim the individual title, helping the Red Devils to a team score of 295. They finished four shots ahead of McCracken County and Marshall County.
Mitchell Leads Caldwell Trio at Trigg Invitational (w/PHOTOS)
Landon Mitchell led the Caldwell County golfers on Thursday at the Trigg County Invitational — a day that saw the three Tiger golfers finish within two shots of each other. Mitchell shot an 89 at Boots Randolph Golf Course at Lake Barkley State Resort Park. Scott Cortner and Cole Wyatt followed with rounds of 91.
Owensboro man getting in ‘peak’ shape for Mount Kilimanjaro and St. Jude
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Brandon Cox has already climbed mountains, now he’s training for his biggest one yet, Mount Kilimanjaro. “I’ve been hiking for a lot of years and decided ‘I want to get some elevation involved,’” said Cox. The path he trains on in...
Dannheiser Fund for Kids holds back-to-school shoe giveaway in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - The Dannheiser Fund for Kids nonprofit organization is gifting kids with brand new shoes to start the school year. The organization teaches life skills classes each summer to kids at the Owensboro Cliff Hagan Boys and Girls Club. Classes include physical wellness, educational awareness, and emotional...
Semi driver cited after playground fire
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Evansville Police say that the driver of a semi who caused a playground fire was cited and then released. Police say that semi driver hit a utility pole on Tuesday, causing it to fall down and catch the playground at Westside Catholic School on fire. Police say that the driver left the […]
Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, one of the leading contenders to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket, apologized this week for something he said in lambasting Ohio Sen. JD Vance as inauthentically Appalachian — but the apology wasn’t to Vance. Beshear, at his regularly scheduled news […] The post Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance appeared first on The Tribune.
Showers and storms this weekend, warming up next week
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - High pressure to our north will keep the Tri-State area mostly dry through the rest of the afternoon and evening. The best chances for seeing any spotty showers or storms will be over western Kentucky. Similar to the past several days, shower and storm activity should come to a gradual end after sunset. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 60s. Areas of fog will be possible overnight.
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