Justin Allgaier won his first NASCAR Xfinity season championship Saturday night at Phoenix Raceway, making a stunning comeback after falling a lap down midway through the race.
Glenn Family Services is again honoring veterans this Monday by providing a drive-thru lunch, handing out free meals to all those who have served. This will be the organization’s 12th annual Veterans Day lunch, and the fifth year of offering the meals in ...
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - Daviess County leaders are taking steps to make the county safer, and make work easier for the fire department, sheriff’s office, and more. They hope to do this through a new public safety facility. If it becomes a reality ...
A tragic single-vehicle accident on Wednesday night in the 4900 block of Kentucky 144 claimed the life of 40-year-old | Contact Police Accident Reports (888) 657-1460 for help if you were in this accident.
American Freight is closing all of its 328 locations nationwide, the company announced Wednesday. Owensboro's location has been open in Gateway Commons of KY 54 since 2021, when American Freight acquired the former FFO Home store.
OHIO CO., Ky (WFIE) - Nearly two dozen people have been indicted for ... This week, they’ve been rounding up and serving indictments to 20 individuals from Beaver Dam to Owensboro to Russellville to Morgantown. This operation has been about more than ...
Some lucky fans got the chance to meet country music star Dierks Bentley in Louisville Wednesday. Bentley was at Bardstown Bourbon Company's tasting room on West Main Street, where he signed a limited number of bottles of his Row 94 whiskey. Jasmine Daugherty and Kelsey Hall got there at 8 a.m. to be among the first in line.
Local public school officials were pleased with the outcome. “This is a huge victory for public education in Kentucky,” said Owensboro Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Wendy Duvall. “It is clear that Kentuckians value public education and they want ...
On the mat, the Kentucky Wesleyan College wrestling team has its eyes set on taking the next step after building its foundation over the last few seasons under coach Brandon Crawford. But they take just as much pride in their efforts off the mat — to the point they were named the top Division II wrestling program in the country for community service each of the last 2 years.
Fairview Drive North at the KY 54 intersection is blocked indefinitely due to a burst water main. The blockage is located at the 3.3-mile point of KY 54.
The Help Office of Owensboro and the H.L. Neblett Community Center were each awarded a $100,000 grant Tuesday night by Impact100 Owensboro. A third nonprofit received a $38,000 residual grant, while a fourth received the $6,
Some opposed to Amendment 2 argue that it is bad because it is open-ended and doesn’t say how voucher systems should work. That’s not the point, however. This amendment is necessary because in December 2022,
Multiple suspects are facing charges related to child sex trafficking following the recent joint investigation called “Operation Phantom,” according to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office.
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — A traffic alert for Owensboro drivers this week. City officials say the westbound lane of West 5th Street Road near Jack C. Fisher Park will be closed. This is for ditch maintenance work and will take place from Tuesday, October 22nd through Friday, October 25th.
The Special Needs Expo helped parents get information about resources and services that will assist families in supporting a loved one with a disability.
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has filed a brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, defending the constitutionality of Senate Bill 249, a law that requires registered child sex offenders to use their full names on social media.
Owensboro will host the 2025 Kentucky All "A" Classic Basketball Championships for both boys and girls, according to a joint announcement by Visit Owensboro and the Kentucky All "A" Classic. The tournament features 32 of the state’s top small school teams and will take place Jan.
Retired Kentucky Wesleyan College professor and sculptor William "Bill" Kolok is preparing to host an open house at his Owensboro studio at 2901 Veach Road. Kolok's specializes in abstract works with wood and stone and will offer stone carving demonstrations.
Each week, Owensboro Times spotlights a real estate listing in Daviess County. Here’s this week’s listing. The Real Estate Spotlight of the Week is sponsored by German American Bank.
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Owensboro Fire crews are currently at the scene of a working structure fire. Central Dispatch says this is in the 2500 block of South Cherokee Drive. Dispatch also says the fire was called in at 3:20 p.m.
A quarter of Americans are not certain that they’d pass their driver’s written exam if they were asked to retake it now, according to new research. A survey of 2,000
Battlefield's offensive line absorbs non-stop lessons from Joe Prince. Prince, meanwhile, has the chance to keep doing something he thought at one point was over.
Fifth-generation farmer Eddie Melton from Sebree leads Kentucky Farm Bureau as its newly elected president. After serving as vice president for 15 years, Melton took on the role in December 2023. He’s brought Patrick Howard on to help him manage a grain and livestock farm while he travels to represent Kentucky farmers at state and national levels.
The Owensboro and Daviess County Public Schools Boards of Education unanimously voted against supporting Kentucky’s proposed Amendment 2 during a joint meeting held Thursday night at the Owensboro Public Schools' Central Office.
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum has announced Adam Engelhardt as its new executive director. The hiring committee was ecstatic to bring a seasoned music industry professional to lead the organization’s future growth.
They hope to streamline the work with Indiana to only have to close the bridge once. At this point, the officials say the closure will likely happen early next year. As we reported, crews are expected to close the bridge for a few months. You can keep a live look at the Blue Bridge here:
The Daviess County Extension Office continues to be a resource for the region, providing research-based education and practical support for farmers, landowners, and residents, according to Clint Hardy,
A new mobile unit, set to roll out in January 2025, will provide an innovative approach to delivering services throughout Daviess County. The Center of Owensboro-Daviess County aims to connect individuals with community resources through the unit,
The presidential debate is a pivotal moment in any U.S. election campaign. It’s more than just candidates going head-to-head—it’s a showdown between them and the expectations of millions of voters.
A massive NASA spacecraft is ready to set sail for Jupiter and its moon Europa. The craft named Europa Clipper will peer beneath the moon's icy crust and determine whether
University of Kentucky baseball coach Nick Mingione, who led the Wildcats to their first-ever appearance in the College World Series last season, will be the featured speaker at the Northwest Kentucky Fellowship of Christian Athletes' Victory Night next month.
