Owensboro Public Works Say “Bye Bye Bye” to Potholes; Here’s How to Report Them
It's that time again! Are y'all ready for the Annual War on Potholes? Owensboro Public Works sure is! To kick off the next few weeks of finding and filling those pesky buggers in the road, *NSTREET, not to be confused with *NSYNC performed a whole routine to say "Bye Bye Bye" celebrate. You can watch that here.
Owensboro’s Glenn Funeral Home Gives Back With ‘Give & Go’ Initiative
Glenn Funeral Home in Owensboro, Kentucky just announced plans for a brand new community initiative. It's called 'Glenn's Give & Go' and the program will assist a different nonprofit monthly. The history of Glenn Funeral Home dates back to 1903. That's when Glenn Taylor's great-grandfather created the undertaking department at...
City Neighborhood Alliances began 25 years ago
The city of Owensboro launched its first neighborhood alliance, the Apollo Area Alliance, in August of 1999. When the advisory boards were created, the goal was to bring residents together to discuss issues such as crime, drainage and city beautification. Over time, the alliances have grown into community groups that hold public events while bringing city attention to issues in the ...
Spread the Joy: Local Owensboro Businesses Unite for Christmas Bike Drive!
Each year, countless kind-hearted community members generously contribute brand-new bikes for children through the Christmas Wish program. These bikes represent more than just a gift; they embody hope and joy for kids who may not otherwise experience the magic of Christmas. Here's how you can help!. While many children dream...
Who’s in the News: Brian Smith
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) – Earlier this week, it was announced that Brian Smith would be this year’s Grand Marshal at the Owensboro-Daviess County Christmas Parade. Smith originally comes from southern California, but says that he came to the Owensboro community after purchasing Diamond Lake Resort in 2005. He operated the campground for 16 years, and […]
New Playground Equipment Coming to Owensboro’s Moreland Park
I saw someone ask in a Facebook group the other day, "Why on earth has the Moreland Park playground disappeared?" Well, now we have our answer. Owensboro Parks & Recreation has announced a major facelift. After receiving a Kentucky Waste Tire Crumb Rubber/Tire-Derived Product Grant, the City of Owensboro is...