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Kentucky Wesleyan freshman class volunteers at 14 Owensboro sites
The Kentucky Wesleyan freshman class kicked off its college experience with a day of volunteering in the community during new student orientation. A total of 315 new students, orientation leaders and faculty served 14 sites throughout Owensboro. According to Victoria Buchanan, director of student involvement and orientation, students enthusiastically worked...
Daviess County Hosts State Sporting Clays Championship
The Kentucky State Sporting Clays Championship has attracted hundreds of people to Owensboro. At least 13 states are represented with this being the largest event of its kind in Kentucky. The Walker 100 is being contested Friday followed by the 200-target main championship on Saturday and Sunday. Thank You to...
Drew Baldridge to Perform at PBR Bulls & Ghouls Event in Owensboro
If you don't know who Drew Baldridge is, you either don't listen to country music radio, or you've been hiding under a rock. His song, She's Somebody's Daughter has been in heavy rotation for weeks now. In fact, this week on our BKR's Dozen Countdown, his hit is set to...
OCTC recertified as StormReady supporter by NOAA
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) has been named a StormReady Supporter by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). According to OCTC, StormReady uses a grassroots approach to help communities develop plans to handle all types of extreme weather – from tornadoes to winter storms. The program encourages […]
Lady Maroons Drop 4-Set Match to Crittenden County
The Crittenden County Lady Rockets seem to be looking to position themselves as a 2nd Region contender here early in the volleyball season. The Lady Rockets hit the road to Madisonville-North Hopkins Thursday night and picked up their third straight win to open the season. The road trip did not...
Great Value apple juice recalled due to arsenic
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Refresco Beverages US Inc has issued a voluntary recall for Great Value 8oz Apple Juice six packs due to a level of inorganic arsenic above the industry guidelines. According to the enforcement report, the products were sold in multiple states, including Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. The recalled products have a listed […]
Managing the last mosquitoes of summer
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As the summer winds down and temperatures start to feel more like fall, many Hoosiers are enjoying the cooler weather. However, one pesky reminder that it’s still technically summer is the presence of mosquitoes. Despite the pleasant temperatures, mosquitoes are still active, and unfortunately, we may be a month or two away […]
Farm groups and legislators poised to work on high farmland property taxes in 2025
Every year, farmers like Terry Hayhurst of Terre Haute contend with operating costs and fluctuations in prices for what they grow. “Beans are down roughly about 25 percent what they were last year, and corn is down closer to 40 percent less than what it was last year,” he said. “So those two things are kind of going against one another. Even though our profitability is extremely limited, our expenses from property taxes continue to go up.”
So. Indiana Area McDonald’s Restaurants Support Local Schools with “Fries for School Supplies” Fundraiser
Who knew that indulging in a delicious order of McDonald’s fries could make such a big difference in our community? From August 26th to 30th, local McDonald’s owner-operators are turning their fry boxes into tools for change with the "Fries for School Supplies" fundraiser. During these five days, 10% of all à la carte fry sales will be donated directly to local schools.
Indiana State Fair reports increased attendance in 2024, record sales for vendors
Despite the at-times sweltering summer heat, the Indiana State Fair saw a slight uptick in attendance this summer compared to 2023. More than 854,000 people attended the fair this year, up from 840,414 last year, according to data provided by the State Fair. (The attendance record was set in 2013, when 978,296 people...
Oliver Anthony Goes Off-Roading in Indiana Before Concert
Country/folk singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony was all smiles after having some fun at an Indiana off-road park ahead his concert in Indianapolis. When I first ran across Oliver Anthony Music on TikTok, I was immediately intrigued. I've been listening to his music since the beginning, and I've enjoyed every tune that he's thrown at fans. Most recently, the artist was spotted hanging out in Indiana at an off-road park before a concert at White River State Park in Indianapolis. The singer-songwriter looked like he was having a fantastic time and took to social media to capture the moment.
Summer saving hottest for last in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — We enjoyed several consecutive mornings and afternoons of pleasant air this week. But as we move forward, we're going to pay a steep price to the piper as the well-advertised hot dome settles over Central Indiana and the Ohio Valley next week. So if you're not a...
A struggling franchisee closes 25 KFC restaurants in the Midwest
EYM Group, a multi-concept operator that has closed dozens of units and placed others into bankruptcy protection, has closed more than two-dozen KFC restaurants in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. KFC confirmed local reports of the closures, including a pair of units in Indianapolis and several near Rockford and Peoria, Illinois.
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