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Drug trafficking investigation at Owensboro apartment leads to arrest
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — An investigation into drug dealing at an Owensboro apartment complex ended with one arrest. Officials at the Daviess County Sheriff's Office say a search warrant was executed at an apartment building on Byers Avenue on Monday. DCSO says the target, 26-year-old Amarion McKenzie, was...
2019 murder suspect to remain in jail until his trial
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Owensboro man accused in the 2019 murder of Kevin White will remain in jail ahead of his murder trial. Talen Johnson, 23, is scheduled to stand trial for the murder in January of next year. On Wednesday a judge denied setting bond for Johnson, who has been in jail since […]
Work planned on Audubon Parkway in Owensboro next week
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) plans to perform two concrete replacement projects on the Audubon Parkway in Owensboro next week, resulting in lane restrictions and lane closures. Officials say beginning Monday, crews will be replacing a concrete slab on the Worthington Road overpass. Work is scheduled to last through May 22 […]
Multiple crashes on U.S. 60 bypass in Owensboro
UPDATE: The crashes have been cleared and traffic is back to flowing normally. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- The Daviess County Sheriff’s Department is currently working two accidents on the U.S. 60 bypass in Owensboro. The accidents occurred between I-165 and Kentucky 298 (Old Hartford Road) with vehicles in the median. Motorists should expect delays and lane […]
January trial set for man charged with murder and assault
A trial date for an Owensboro man facing charges of murder, burglary and first-degree assault in separate incidents has been scheduled for trial early next year. Talen M. Johnson, 23, of the 700 block of Walnut Street, has been incarcerated at the Daviess County Detention Center since June, 2019.
OPD asking for public's help to find theft suspects
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Owensboro Police are asking for your help identifying some suspects in a theft investigation. They shared a photos of people in hoodies. Owensboro Police did not say what has been stolen. They ask if you know who these people are, call Detective Bennett at 270-687-8823 or...
3 Owensboro events planned for this weekend
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Owensboro Cricket Association and Gujrati Samaj of Tri-State announced three new events in partnership with Visit Owensboro. Holi Celebration will be part of Friday After 5 on May 17 from 6 p.m. to 19 p.m. at McConnell Plaza. Officials say the festival will feature Bollywood music, food trucks and various […]
Shemwell murder trial set for June 3
The trial of Cylar L. Shemwell, on charges of being part of a January 2019 shooting on Audubon Avenue that killed three men and seriously injured a woman, will go forward. Shemwell, 37, of the 1600 block of Wisteria Gardens, was charged with three counts of murder and one count of first-degree assault in the deaths of Jay Michael Sowders, Christopher Carie and Robert D. Smith on Jan. 17. 2019. Carmen Vanegas was also shot during the incident, but survived.
Help Office providing more than food assistance
The Owensboro Help Office, 1316 W. 4th St., held two open houses Wednesday to spread the word about its many services and how much need it sees in the community. “We just wanted to raise awareness,” said Sydney Settle, chairwoman of the Help Office board. “A lot of people know our name, but they haven’t actually been in the doors and know what happens every single day. Also, people think we’re just a food pantry, but we help with utilities, rent, a lot of things.”
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