Braun Wins Republican Nomination for IN Governor
You may not have seen him in many debates this Spring, but Indiana Republican Senator Mike Braun still managed to beat his opponents and secure the Republican nomination to be Indiana's next governor. Braun got about 39% of the votes in Tuesday's primary, with Suzanne Crouch getting 22% and Brad Chambers getting 17%. D...
May 08, 2024
Former OPD Officer Indicted on Assault/Abuse Charges
A former Owensboro police officer faces serious charges following an indictment by the Daviess County Grand Jury on Tuesday. 35-year-old Aleph G. Zavala has been charged with sodomy, strangulation, and sexual abuse, all in the first degree. This indictment stems from a Kentucky State Police investigation initiated on D...
May 08, 2024
Aubrey's Song Inviting Donations in Today's KY Gives Day
Today marks a special moment for Aubrey's Song for Eating Disorders as they join forces with over 200 other Kentucky nonprofit organizations for the 12th annual KY Gives Day. This 24-hour online fundraising event invites Kentuckians to support local causes that make a significant impact in their communities. Aubrey's S...
May 07, 2024
Ag Commish Declares May Beef Month
The Commissioner of Agriculture is declaring May "Kentucky Beef Month". A proclamation was made Monday alongside cattle producers to express the role of beef in the Commonwealth's agriculture. Beef cattle is one of Kentucky's largest commodities with over 900-thousand beef cattle and over 32-thousand cattle p...
May 07, 2024
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Bridge Replacement Will Close Indian Hill Road
A bridge replacement project will close a section of Indian Hill Road this summer. Daviess County Public Works will demolish the existing bridge at Pup Creek between Brasher Road and St. Lawrence Road. An aluminum box culvert will replace the bridge. Work is expected to begin on Monday, June 3. The project will take ap...
May 07, 2024
Muhlenberg Company Expanding, Adding Jobs
Central Screen Printing in Muhlenberg County is set for significant expansion with a projected investment of $1 million targeted towards new machinery and the creation of 50 new jobs within the next three years. According to media partner 14News, this growth has been bolstered by $850,000 in incentives from the Kentuck...
May 07, 2024
Traffic Stop Leads To Ohio Co. Arrest
In Hartford, a routine traffic stop led to the arrest of 38-year-old Ricky Filback. Around 1 a.m. on SR 69 South, a deputy halted a vehicle due to a malfunctioning taillight, only to discover that passenger Filback was wanted on multiple warrants. Further investigation revealed two baggies of suspected methamphetamine ...
May 07, 2024
Mystik Dan Wins Kentucky Derby
A three-year-old thoroughbred colt named Mystik Dan is the winner of Kentucky Derby 150. Twenty horses competed in this year's race, and Mystik Dan claimed victory in a nail-biter that led to a photo-finish. Trainer Terry McPeek credited rider Brian Hernandez Jr. as being one of the most underestimated jockeys in the f...
May 06, 2024
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Kiwanis Presenting Walk of Honor
The Kiwanis Club of Owensboro will for the eleventh year be presenting the Walk of Honor. American flags are placed by club members and encircle the courthouse lawn. The public is invited to sponsor a flag in honor of or in memory of someone special to them who have positively impacted their lives. Club members plan to...
May 06, 2024
Henderson Man Arrested After Standoff
A Henderson man was arrested early Friday after police say he forced his way into a home and refused to surrender. According to media partner 14News, around 10pm Thursday, officers were called to the 1600 block of South Main Street after witnesses heard a woman being hit and screaming "stop". Officers arrived...
May 06, 2024