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Country music star Dierks Bentley signs whiskey bottles for fans in Louisville

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.

Owensboro’s Tom Watson makes history as longest- serving mayor; elected into fourth term

On Tuesday night, history was made in Owensboro. For the first time, a mayoral candidate won the mayor's seat for a fourth term. Incumbent Tom Watson has a decisive win. His win makes him the longest-serving mayor in Owensboro.

Tom Watson re-elected as Mayor of Owensboro

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Tom Watson will serve another term as the Mayor of Owensboro. Mayor Watson secured re-election on Tuesday night, defeating opponent Pamela Smith-Wright. Watson won the race with 56% of the vote.

Mayor Tom Watson reacts to his re-election win in Owensboro

Mayor Tom Watson reacts to his recent reelection win in Owensboro. Finishing his 12th year, Mayor Watson says it feels “gratifying and humbling” that his community is giving him the opportunity to serve once again.

KHSAA State Cross country meet results from Saturday

LEXINGTON, KY. (WFIE) - The Kentucky H.S. Athletic Association had its cross country state meet on Saturday. Here are some of the top finishers. In the Girls class 3A race, Ohio County’s Morgan Kobylinski got 5th place. Apollo’s Emmitt Brock was 17th in the boys class 3A race.

Mexico City’s floating gardens have fed people for hundreds of years. Now they’re threatened

Mexico City's chinampas, artificial islands first built by the Aztecs hundreds of years ago, are under threat from encroaching urbanization.

Letter to the Editor: Almost everyone loses with Amendment 2

With Amendment 2, almost everyone loses. Vote NO ON 2.

American Legion, VFW launch second ‘Blood Drive Battle’ to honor Veterans Day

The American Legion Post 9 and VFW Post 696 have teamed up again for their annual “Blood Drive Battle.” After a kickoff event was held Friday, the organizations are encouraging the public to participate in the effort through Veterans Day on 11.

Owensboro takes home a victory over Henderson

The Owensboro Red Devils beat the Henderson Colonels, 28-14. The Red Devils will face Ohio County next week, while the Colonels will go up against Barren County.

Opinion – Student Voice Team: On Amendment 2 — keep public school funding for public schools

This Election Day, Kentucky voters will decide on Amendment 2. If passed, the measure would change the state constitution and give legislators the authority to create an alternate system of school funding for private school students paid for by public tax dollars.

Man's body found on bank of Ohio River in Owensboro

According to OPD, the body was discovered on the bank of the river Wednesday by a person who was walking their dog.

Waninger named 2024 Finance Officer of the Year for Kentucky by KGFOA

Owensboro’s Angela Waninger has been named the 2024 Finance Officer of the Year by the Kentucky Government Finance Officers Association.

Two write-in candidates hoping to win Owensboro City Commission seats

Owensboro natives Jim Ivey and Titus Willis are official write-in candidates vying for seats on the Owensboro City Commissioners. Both candidates discussed their distinct motivations and backgrounds for their campaigns,

Green River Distilling Co. constructing bar, bottle shop on Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville

Marking the next chapter in a nearly 140-year history, Green River Distilling Co. has begun construction on a new consumer experience that will bring “The Pride of Owensboro” to the streets of Downtown Louisville.

Impact100 selects Help Office, Neblett Center as $100k grant award winners

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,

Sneak Peek: Green River Distilling Co. to open tasting room on Whiskey Row in Louisville

Main Street downtown Louisville is getting another bourbon-focused tenant. Green River Distilling Co. plans to open a tasting room at 714 W. Main St.

KHSAA State Boys Soccer Championship First Rounds; DC withstands Tigers’ late assault

For the final 17-or-so minutes of Monday night’s Kentucky High School Athletics Association State Boys Soccer Championship First Rounds matchup with state superpower Daviess County, host Murray High

Daviess County community invited to Clean up at Yellow Creek Park

The City of Owensboro is teaming up with the Daviess County Operations for the Annual 'Park Clean up at Yellow Creek Park.'

Kentucky bourbon distillery plans new downtown Louisville tasting room

A bottle shop will offer both everyday whiskies and limited-edition distillery exclusives, and a hidden entrance will lead to a speakeasy bar, where the brand will host a refined cocktail

Owensboro child sex trafficking operation lands several men in jail

DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - Deputies say they’ve caught five men as part of an undercover child sex trafficking operation in Daviess County. Authorities tell us “Operation Phantom” involved communications between undercover detectives and suspects who wanted to engage in sexual activity with children.

Kentucky distillery opening new tasting room on Whiskey Row

A new distillery is coming to Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville. Green River Distilling Company, which is based out of Owensboro, has started construction on a new tasting room at 714 W Main Street. The new space will feature a horseshoe-shaped tasting cocktail bar, along with a retail and bottle shop and lounge.

Letter to the Editor: Amendment 2 about reversing court’s opinion, not school choice

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,

DCSO: Sex trafficking investigation results in multiple arrests

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 teen crowned Miss Teen Kentucky County Fair 2024

DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (WEVV) — It was over the summer when 15-year-old Blair Gaddis was crowned Miss Teen Daviess County, and now she's secured an even bigger win. Over the weekend, Blair represented Daviess County at the 2024 Miss Teen Kentucky County Fair pageant in Louisville, Kentucky.

City of Owensboro announces traffic alert starting Tuesday

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.

US defense chief promises Ukraine what it needs to fight Russia but goes no further

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the United States will get Ukraine what it needs to fight its war with Russia. But in an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday

KSP: Man arrested after speeding through checkpoint

Troopers say they were on Highway 431 in McLean County working a safety checkpoint, when 27-year-old James McKnight sped past KSP officers at up to 110 miles-per-hour. According to KSP Trooper Corey King, McKnight was traveling northbound toward Owensboro.

Five charged after undercover child sex trafficking investigation in Daviess County

Five people are facing charges after an investigation surrounding child sex trafficking in Daviess County, Kentucky, according to authorities.

Owensboro receives grant to improve Moreland Park playground

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has awarded the City of Owensboro a grant to enhance the playground at Moreland Park with new, safer equipment. The grant will fund the installation of poured-in-place rubber surfacing,

Retired farmer Estes reflects on decades of agriculture, community, and change

For nearly 60 years, Mack Estes devoted his life to farming, starting with a family tradition that took root in his youth and growing into a career that he still finds hard to walk away from today. On his family farm off KY 144 in Daviess County,

Food is Medicine roundtable with Ag Commissioner Shell sparks community discussion at Owensboro Health

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital hosted a Food is Medicine roundtable on Tuesday, bringing together farmers, hospital leaders, and public officials to discuss the connection between health care, nutrition,

‘Be like Mike’: Dream Riders Founder and educator Mike Clark dies

Longtime educator and co-founder of Dream Riders, Mike Clark died over the weekend. Clark turned personal tragedy into purpose by launching Dream Riders of Kentucky after losing his daughter Megan to a car accident in 2001.

Transportation: The Drive to Improve Kentucky’s Highway System

KYTC supports more than two dozen public transit systems, 58 public-use airports through its Department of Aviation, processes license and registration for 4 million vehicles annually, and handles all driver’s license issuance through 33 driver’s license regional offices.

Visit Owensboro secures 3 national conferences with Group Travel Family

Visit Owensboro has secured three national conferences organized by the Group Travel Family, with organization officials saying the events will pay dividends for years to come.

Owensboro Times and Farm Bureau launch series celebrating local agriculture

The Owensboro Times and Daviess County Farm Bureau have teamed up to launch a week-long series celebrating local farmers, agriculture, and community initiatives. This feature marks the beginning of the series,

Christian Co. squeaks out a win over Daviess Co.

The Christain County Colonels beat the Daviess County Panthers, 12-10. The Colonels will face McCracken County next week, while the Panthers go up against Henderson County.

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