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Candlelight vigil to be held for Ohio County infant, Miya Rudd
OWENSBORO, Ky. – Funeral arrangements and a candlelight vigil for the Ohio County infant that was missing have been announced. According to an obituary by Glenn Family Services, a Service of Remembrance is scheduled for July 25 at 6 p.m. Visitation will also take place at Pleasant Valley Community...
Southern 10U wins state pool-play opener
The Owensboro Southern Little League 10U All-Star team opened state tournament action with a 6-4 victory over Hazard in pool play Saturday at Miller Park in Corbin. Southern fell behind in the opening frame but quickly bounced back to seize the lead before holding off a late push. Hazard jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but Southern’s David Fentress clubbed a bases-loaded, two-out single to center ...
Man who dealt drugs in Posey Co. sentenced to prison time
POSEY CO., Ind. (WFIE) - An Elberfeld man has been ordered to spend the next decade and a half in prison. The Posey County Prosecutor Thomas Clowers says 30-year-old Cody Smith was sentenced to 15 years on several charges, including dealing meth. He says Smith pleaded guilty and admitted to...
Sam Morrow, Harbor and Home, and The Goodwin Brothers highlight 14th annual Ferdinand Folk Festival
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Ferdinand Folk Festival, brought to you by Best Home. Furnishings, returns to beautiful 18th Street Park, for our 14th annual event. Six local, regional,. and national artists make up the 2024 lineup. Our headline artist, Sam Morrow, has carved out a sound that exists...
KWC, YMCA hosting hoops camp next week
In what has started to become an area tradition in recent years, the Kentucky Wesleyan College men’s basketball team and the Owensboro YMCA will host third third annual basketball camp next week at the Woodward Health and Recreation Center on campus. The camp, set for July 22-25, will feature two age groups — the Senior Panthers for ages 9-16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day for $159 (tax ...
Local McDonald’s Crew Members Compete for Top Honors in All-American Crew Competition
More than 50 crew members from 13 locally-owned McDonald’s restaurants gathered on Wednesday for an intense competition, vying for the title of best-of-the-best in key restaurant positions during the McDonald’s All-American Crew Competition in Owensboro. According to Public Relations and Communications Manager Amanda Campbell, second-generation McDonald’s Owner-Operator Chris...
Jasper City Council Plans for Major Updates
The agenda on Wednesday night’s Jasper City Council Meeting was focused on future growth, including major preventative maintenance projects, tourism goals, and annexing new areas into the city limits. Electric Utility Manager Stan Seifert provided a report to the Council that gave an overview of the many projects his...
Enter Your Dog Now In The 3rd Annual Muttsminster Rescue Dog Show
Forget about those purebred pups they show off on TV. Around here, rescued is our favorite breed and on September 7, 2024, we'll be celebrating the rescue dogs in our community with the third Annual Muttsminster Rescue Dog Show presented by Lux Motors. Muttminster Rescue Dog Show. As its name...
New general manager for Owensboro Racing and Gaming named
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new general manager for Owensboro Racing and Gaming has been named. Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that Steve Roof has been named General Manager of Owensboro Racing and Gaming, the company’s seventh Historical Racing Machine (HRM) entertainment venue in the state of Kentucky. In this role, Roof will oversee all operations […]
Brenda Jo Bryant
Brenda Jo Bryant, 76, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. The Morgantown native was born February 7, 1948, to the late Paul Beliles and Mary Elizabeth West Beliles. Brenda graduated from Butler County High School, class of 1966. She was a full-time homemaker taking care of her daughters and grandkids which she spoiled and loved dearly then later worked at Bacon’s department store. Brenda also loved Elvis and animals, especially her dogs which she would take to McDonald’s and Dairy Queen for ice cream. Brenda will be remembered for her infectious laugh and love for food, especially going to the Big Dipper and Cracker Barrell and hanging out at Bryant’s Grocery and Mamaw Taylor’s.
Three arrested after a home burglary and several car break ins
Three suspects have been arrested after they were linked to a home burglary and several car thefts. Three charged after burglary at Evansville home, vehicle break-in in Newburgh. Police say a young teen was home alone at the time of the burglary in Evansville, but that they were able to...
Kressley Highlights Grandview Winners
BECHTELSVILLE, Pa. — Brett Kressley won Saturday night’s T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modified feature at Grandview Speedway. Kressley won the 30-lap feature over Mike Gular and Duane Howard. The 30-lap makeup feature of the division was won by Nate Brinker. Jared LaBagh was victorious in the sportsman feature ahead...
On the Hill 5K set for September 21 at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, will host an in-person and virtual On the Hill 5K walk/run on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Registration is now open for the event. Registration is $20 per person before September 1, and $25 after. Children ages 17 and under are $10 each before September 1, and $15 after. All participants that pre-register will receive a free t-shirt. The registration form is at https://wellness.saintmeinrad.edu/event/on-the-hill-5k-2024/.
September 28th is the Annual Patoka Lake Cleanup
The Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee will host its annual Patoka Lake Clean Up Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 in conjunction with National Public Lands Day. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Patoka Lake Corps of Engineers office, 4512 N. Cuzco Road, Dubois. Participants of all ages...
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