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Kentucky Governor Says Ford EV Battery Plant Won’t Be Unionized: Video
The future, joint-venture Ford BlueOval SK Battery Park site in Kentucky is on track to begin producing all-electric vehicle batteries in late 2025, which is a bit later than originally expected. Meanwhile, trial operations at the site were slated to begin this month, which are designed to test out the facility’s readiness in terms of building batteries in an efficient and consistent manner. However, one thing that hasn’t been clear is whether or not the new plant will be unionized, though we may have just received our answer to that question.
UK to eliminate Office of Institutional Diversity months after legislators targeted DEI
The University of Kentucky will eliminate the Office of Institutional Diversity, after state legislators tried to pass two laws opposing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Changing strategies of treating heart disease in Kentucky
COVID 19 along with other respiratory diseases remain a priority in Kentucky. But, it’s heart disease that is still the number one cause of death in the Commonwealth. There are several aspects to prevention, treatment, and aftercare.
FIRST ALERT | Chris Bailey tracks near record lows
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s an absolutely awesome weather pattern we’re dealing with as temps take a walk on the fall side. This blast of fall may very well break a few record lows Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Wow!. Highs out there today are generally in the low...
Lady Maroons Ease Past Hopkinsville in Straight Sets
After opening their season with a loss to Webster County, the Madisonville-North Hopkins Lady Maroons got into the win column on Tuesday with a 3-0 victory over visiting Hopkinsville. Madisonville set the tone with a dominant 25-11 win in the opening set, followed by a 25-13 victory in the second....
Maroons Send Loud Statement in Win at Daviess County
It is a result that will get some significant attention across Western Kentucky among those who follow boys’ high school soccer. The Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons picked up their third straight shutout win Tuesday night in an impressive 4-0 road win at Daviess County. Through the first four matches of...
OHS edges E-Gals in PKs
After battling to a scoreless stalemate through 90 minutes of action, the Owensboro High School girls’ soccer team outlasted Apollo in penalty kicks to capture a 1-0 district victory on a crisp Tuesday night at AHS. With the win, the Lady Devils improved to 2-1 overall and 1-1 against 9th District competition. Neither team was able to break through in regulation or two overtime periods, but ...
Arrive Alive Tour gives OCHS students the chance to try nation’s first drugged driving simulator
Owensboro Catholic High School students are learning the effects of distracted driving through a virtual reality simulation only a handful of people in the country have gotten the chance to experience. The Arrive Alive Tour is an experience that shows what it's like to drive while drunk. The simulation is also the first to show what it's like to drive while under the influence of drugs.
Simulator teaches OHS students danger of impaired driving
Upperclassmen at Owensboro High School spent a few minutes Tuesday driving into cars, running over people and being a general terror on the roadways. Fortunately, they never actually left the school’s back parking lot, and no one was ever in any danger. Unite’s Arrive Alive Tour brought its distracted driving simulator to the campus. It allows students to experience the consequences of texting ...
19 Daviess Co. natives indicted on federal drug charges across KY
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A federal grand jury charged 19 Daviess County defendants, 37 defendants total, in lengthy investigation conducted as part of the Organized Crime and Drug and Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) in Kentucky and California. Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Gannon of the DEA Indianapolis District Office confirms these indictments are connected […]
The Biggest Trick-or-Treat Event in Owensboro Returns for Halloween
The biggest trick-or-treat event in Owensboro is coming back. The City of Owensboro just unveiled plans for the 2024 Trail of Treats downtown. Save the date! It's 5:30pm to 8pm, Thursday, October 24th. I remember the early days of Trail of Treats, when it was held at Moreland Park near...
There’s a Veteran Resource Fair Coming to Owensboro, KY This Fall
This is an early save-the-date notice, but it's worth it. In fact, this event was so incredibly popular and well-attended in March, organizers have been hard at work planning another for October. Audubon Area Community Services and AmeriCorps Seniors are once again joining forces for a Veterans Resource Fair Stand Down, which is less than two months away.
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