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Owensboro's BBQ & Barrels: 50/50 raffle winner revealed
OWENSBORO Ky. (WEVV) — The Bourbon and Barbecue celebration wrapped up in downtown Owensboro on Saturday. Excitement peaked as the winner of the first-ever 50/50 raffle was announced, clinching the prize with the winning ticket number A-7003102. For those lucky winners eager to claim their prize, a visit to...
Nothin’ but a hound dog: Emotional support animal helps comfort homeless shelter residents
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - An Owensboro homeless shelter has adopted an emotional support dog to help bring joy and comfort to its residents. Daniel Pitino Shelter Executive Director Harry Pedigo says the whole thing started a few months ago when a few of the residents started asking if the shelter would consider getting a pet.
30,000 attended BBQ & Barrels
An estimated 30,000 fans from several states were in Owensboro on Friday and Saturday for the city’s second annual BBQ & Barrels festival, which celebrates both bourbon and barbecue. The event was formerly known as the International Bar-B-Q Festival from 1979 to 2022.
"Nicest Lawn in the Neighborhood" contest kicks off in Owensboro
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — If you take pride in your lawn and live in Owensboro, this is the contest for you. Owensboro Neighborhood Alliance is once again hosting their "Nicest Lawn in the Neighborhood" contest. One finalist from each of the 12 neighborhoods will be chosen and then the...
Woman celebrates birthday, Mother’s Day surrounded by 117 great-great grandchildren
BEAVER DAM, Kentucky (WFIE) – A Kentucky woman celebrated not only her 104th birthday but also nearly 90 years of motherhood this past Mother’s Day. Rava Lindsey of Beaver Dam, Kentucky was surrounded by six generations of family on Sunday as she reached both milestones. She was just...
'I got too close!': Persistence pays off for Kentucky man winning $225k on lottery ticket
OWENSBORO, Ky. — A Kentucky man's persistence pays off after scoring big with a $225,000 lottery win. Richard Main was just one number away from the top prize on his lottery ticket. According to the Kentucky Lottery, Main still walked home with more than $2,000 from that ticket. Kentucky...
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