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Whitesville, KY Blood Drive Will Benefit Boy Injured in ATV Crash
On Monday, July 29th, the Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department will host a benefit blood drive for 11-year-old Braxton Rhodes.The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center will be on hand from 11am to 5pm welcoming donors. Those donors will help raise money for the Rhodes family and they'll also be helping save the lives of future accident victims who need blood that the center cultivates and provides.
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 […]
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 […]
Business Expansion Will Bring More Jobs To Owensboro
A 156 million dollar investment is coming to Owensboro. Governor Andy Beshear announced the news Thursday. Mizkan America is investing the money in their facility on Ragu Drive. The project will include expanding 320,000 square feet, building improvements, new machinery and equipment, and IT upgrades. Last year, 39 jobs were...
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 […]
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.
Score Big Savings: Must-Visit Yard Sales & Garage Sales This Weekend | 7/26 – 7/27
Are you ready to do some bargain shopping this weekend? This handy guide will help you locate the best sales in the area! So, lace up your sneakers and get ready to shop until you drop. WEEKEND YARD SALE GUIDE 7/26 - 7/27. Join the treasure hunt this weekend at...
Celebrating the success of Bluegrass Music in Owensboro!
In the heart of Owensboro, Kentucky, a community celebration recently unfolded, celebrating the remarkable tenure of Chris Joslin, a transformative figure in the city’s cultural and economic landscape. The event, held in honor of Joslin’s contributions as the Executive Director of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum, drew an impressive crowd that included elected officials and prominent community leaders.
Carstanjen: HHR Gaming a 'Key Strategic Focus' for CDI
Remarking that historical horse racing gaming would be "a key strategic focus over the next five to 10 years for our company," Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen outlined upcoming CDI projects featuring the devices during a July 25 conference call with financial analysts. Carstanjen said that a HHR location...
Reynolds Paces Wildcat Golfers at Trigg Invitational (w/PHOTOS)
Haydon Reynolds posted the low score for Trigg County as they hosted their invitational on Thursday at Boots Randolph Golf Course. The Wildcat senior finished in 20th place with a round of 76. Owensboro’s Nolan Warren shot an even-par 71 to win the event by one shot over Marshall County’s Tyler Stokes.
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.
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...
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.
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