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OTS Trolley announces new hours starting Monday
Effective Monday, April 1, 2024, the Owensboro Transit System Trolley will run during the following hours: • Monday - No Service • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. • Friday and Saturday - 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. Contact: Owensboro Transit System at 270-687-8570
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Owensboro Health opens new primary care location
(Owensboro, Ky. - March 28, 2024) - Members of the Owensboro Health System held a ribbon cutting Thursday morning to celebrate the opening of a new primary care practice called Owensboro Health Primary Care - The Springs, located in the Springs Health Centre at 2200 E. Parrish Avenue. Two providers with stellar local r...
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Kentucky State Police Investigate Fatal Structure Fire in Muhlenberg County
CLEATON, Ky. (March 28, 2024) - On March 27, 2024, at approximately 2:51 p.m. (CT), the Muhlenberg County Sheriff's Department requested KSP Post 2 to investigate a fatal structure fire in Muhlenberg County. Preliminary investigation determined that David E. Poole, 72, of Cleaton, KY was pronounced deceased on scene by...
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OPS names new Superintendent
In a significant development, Owensboro Public Schools has appointed Dr. Wendy Duvall as the district's new superintendent. This appointment comes after a year-long hunt, triggered by the criminal charges against the former Superintendent Matthew Constant. Transitioning from her interim role, Duvall will officially tak...
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Cleaton Man Dies in Fire
A fire has claimed the life of a Muhlenberg County man. Wednesday at arond 2:51pm, the Muhlenberg County Sheriff's Department requested Kentucky State Police Post 2 to investigate a fatal structure fire. Preliminary investigation determined that 72-year-old David E. Poole of Cleaton was pronounced deead on the scene by...
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Grateful Dead releasing 50th anniversary deluxe edition of 'From The Mars Hotel'
RhinoGrateful Dead is celebrating the upcoming 50th anniversary of their album From The Mars Hotel with a new deluxe edition of the album.The new release, dropping June 21, will include a remastered version of the album, along with demos of "China...
Mar 27, 2024
Jerry Garcia Exhibit Opens This Weekend at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum
(Owensboro, KY) -- A new exhibit highlighting Jerry Garcia's love of Bluegrass is opening this week at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum. The exhibit is an immersive experience and will feature live music and panel discussions. The exhibit will be on display for two years. The Hall of Fame says the guitaris...
Mar 26, 2024
Actor Ron Harper Dead At 91
Actor Ron Harper, most known for his roles in the primetime series "Planet of the Apes," and "Land of the Lost," has died at the age of 91. His daughter tells "The Hollywood Reporter" he passed away at his home in California last Thursday. During his career, Harper was also featured in suc...
Mar 26, 2024
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Easter Candy Trends - What is your fave?
Americans are projected to splurge an estimated $3.1 billion on Easter candy in 2024, with around 30% of the holiday's total food budget going towards chocolate eggs! According to DoorDash, this sweet indulgence, chocolate eggs are the crowd-favorite, leading sales in 47 states. However, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, an...
Mar 26, 2024
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Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' Hits No. 1 On The Billboard Hot 100
Teddy Swims has secured his first ever No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his song "Lose Control." The track took 32 weeks to reach the top spot, making it the longest ascent to No. 1 for a solo male artist in the chart's 65-year history. Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” rose to ...
Mar 26, 2024