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Western Kentucky Non-Profit Providing Free Clothes to People in Need Saturday
Shouldn't everyone look and feel their best? Shepherds Hand Clothing Ministry will provide clothing for people of all ages and in a wide variety of sizes, colors, and styles. Here's everything you need to know before you go. SHEPHERDS HAND CLOTHING MINISTRY. When children, families, or individuals are provided with...
Indianapolis could have dangerous heat index at 102 this week. See the forecast
Thunderstorms — some possibly severe with damaging winds — will sweep across Central Indiana early this week followed by the potential for dangerous heat, according to local meteorologists with the National Weather Service, who advise Hoosiers to pay careful attention to the weather. By Thursday, forecasters say rainy conditions will give way to peak...
Twinspires.com To Host Tournament at Ellis Park
HENDERSON, Ky. (Tuesday, July 30, 2024) – TwinSpires.com will host a $750 live-money contest on Saturday, covering Kentucky Downs Preview Day 1 races at Ellis Park. The contest guarantees two National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) seats to the top winners, providing an exciting opportunity for participants to advance to the prestigious event.
Ova Charged Headlines Aug. 3 Kentucky Downs Preview Day
Brittlyn Stable's extremely talented Louisiana-bred mare Ova Charged is set to make her Ellis Park debut when she faces seven rivals in the Aug. 3 Kentucky Downs Preview Mint Ladies Turf Sprint Stakes, one of three stakes races on the first day of Kentucky Downs Preview Weekend. Run at 5...
New Green River Expression Eyes the On-premise
OWENSBORO, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 30, 2024-- Following the runaway success of Green River Full Proof, which sold out a year’s forecast in under a month, Green River will introduce a new bourbon geared toward becoming a staple in the on-premise. Green River has become known for its value and quality in the super and ultra-premium categories this portfolio extension offers the same approach to value in a different price segment. Green River 1885 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will be available in nine markets starting in August. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240730288230/en/ Following the runaway success of Green River Full Proof, which sold out a year’s forecast in under a month, Green River will introduce a new bourbon geared toward becoming a staple in the on-premise. Green River has become known for its value and quality in the super and ultra-premium categories this portfolio extension offers the same approach to value in a different price segment. Green River 1885 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will be available in nine markets starting in August. (Photo: Business Wire)
Thousands Raised By Non-Profit To Help Find Missing Woman
A nonprofit philanthropic organization raises the reward for information concerning a missing woman. Kingsman Philanthropic Corporation raised the reward for Andi Wagner. She was last seen in Oakland City on August 6, 2022. Kingsman’s goal is to return missing women and children to their families. Their contribution increases the...
RC Flyers holding Strassenfest Fly-In
Aviation enthusiasts will want to attend the Jasper RC Flyers Strassenfest Fly-in to be held this Saturday. Gates open at 10 AM at 1103 S 350 W, Jasper, IN, behind the Dubois Recycling Center. It’s free event promises thrilling RC aircraft displays, fellowship, and family fun. RC stands for...
State’s Sport Shooting Championships Coming to Owensboro!
You’ll get the chance to see one of the coolest sport shooting competitions in the country right here in Owensboro!. Yep–the 2024 Kentucky State Sporting Clays Championship is gonna be held for three days at the Mattingly Target Shooting Range in Daviess County, Kentucky. Held August 23-25, this tournament will feature competitive shooting along with a variety of live entertainment and family-friendly activities to do as well.
Henderson Lady Colonels Sweep Home Invitational
The host Henderson County Lady Colonels took team honors and the first three spots in individual play Monday at the Lady Colonel Invitational. The event was played at the Henderson Country Club. Henderson finished with a team score of 330, well ahead of second-place finisher Owensboro Catholic, which shot a...
It's time to rethink how we create change. Owensboro offers a way.
Harwood is president and founder of The Harwood Institute. This is the latest entry in his series based on the "Enough. Time to Build.” campaign, which calls on community leaders and active citizens to step forward and build together. Conventional wisdom tells us that Americans don’t have the will...
Catching up with the Muhlenberg Co. Mustangs on media day
MUHLENBERG CO., Ky. (WFIE) - We’re about a month away from the start of the 2024 High School football season, and our Touchdown Live previews continued Monday night, with a look at Muhlenberg County. We caught up with the Mustangs today at a media day, put on by 102.7...
“Out of Deductions” wins by a nose, in thrilling race, at Ellis Park, Monday
HENDERSON, Ky. - To the track for more action from the Ellis Park summer meet, and remember, they’re racing on Mondays now. It’s still a little hard to get used to, but it’s really helping their handle being one of the bigger tracks running all across the country.
New Documentary Examines Kentucky Legend Known as the ‘LBL Massacre’
Kentucky has had its fair share of Bigfoot sightings, to be sure. We've even heard tales of the dreaded Sheepsquatch and, of course, the legendary Pope Lick Monster or Goat Man. The thing is, Kentucky is no different than the other 49 states. We all have our monstrous myths and...
$25,000 reward now offered for information leading to Andi Wagner
OAKLAND CITY, Ind. (WFIE) - Nonprofit Kingsman Philanthropic Corp has increased the reward for information leading to the recovery of Andi Wagner to $25,000. Andi Wagner was last seen in Oakland City on August 6, 2022. Her family says they knew something was wrong when she stopped returning calls to her cousin and sister.
DCPS to host mental health summit at Owensboro Convention Center
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — Daviess County Public Schools is addressing how mental health impacts the education community. The Mental Health Summit: Umbrella Project starts tomorrow at the Owensboro Convention Center. Owensboro Health is sponsoring their keynote speaker through a $25,000 grant. Dr. Amy Shutt, a former Daviess County Schools’ administrator, says around 600 people can […]
Vehicle flipped over on Highway 41 in Henderson
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Henderson Police are at the scene of a flipped over vehicle at Watson Lane and Highway 41. The southbound lanes of Highway 41 are currently blocked off. Dispatch has confirmed two vehicles were involved in the accident. At this time, lanes have been reopened and there are no word of any […]
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