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Owensboro Man Arrested For Robbing Henderson Store
An Owensboro man is in custody for allegedly holding-up a cellphone store at gunpoint. Cops were on the hunt for the suspect who robbed a Cricket Wireless store off Highway 41 in Henderson Tuesday afternoon. Within a couple of hours police had arrested Maurice Watkins and charged him with robbery. He is being held on a...
14h ago
LIHEAP Taking Assistance Applications
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is now taking applications for help with energy bills. Eligible applicants can receive a one-time benefit for up to $200 between now and the end of May while funds are available. An electric bill, social security card, proof of income and proof of U.S. citizenship are neede...
16h ago
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OPD Investigating Assault, Theft
The Owensboro Police Department is looking for a possible suspect in an assault case from last Friday. At around 5:43pm, Officers arrived at the 2300 block of Carter Road and spoke with man who stated that he was assaulted at his apartment on Carpenter Drive. OPD found out the first name of the person of interest, and ...
16h ago
Apollo, DCHS Greenhouses Open
The Apollo and Daviess County High School Greenhouses are now open. These greenhouses are filled with flowers, flower baskets, plants, herbs, and more that are all grown and raised by students. Students in horticulture and greenhouse classes learn about plant species, sun exposure, and best practices to raise these flo...
Apr 16, 2024
Log Truck Overturns in Ohio County
The Ohio County Sheriff's Office was called to investigate a single vehicle collision on Lonestar Road Monday afternoon. According to the Ohio County Sheriff's Department's social media, when deputies arrived, they found an overturned log truck with the driver trapped inside. The Centertown Fire Department was able to ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Volunteer Owensboro featuring Misty Thomas with the American Red Cross!
This week for Volunteer Owensboro Rob Nichols of WBIO & WVJS is joined by, Misty Thomas, director of the American Red Cross Western Kentucky Chapter to talk all about what they do and how you can volunteer. To learn more LISTEN BELOW: The American Red Cross here in Owensboro gives back to the community in many man...
Apr 13, 2024
Join us at our Solar Eclipse Blood Drive on April 8th
Cromwell Media is teaming up with Floor Concepts & Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center on April 8th to organize a unique solar eclipse blood drive from 11 am to 3 pm. You'll be able to catch Basil's Food Truck on-site from 11 am to 1 pm, offering yummy lunch. Donors can expect a FREE t-shirt, will be entered to ...
Apr 05, 2024
Volunteer Owensboro featuring Chief of the Daviess Co Fire Department, Jeremy Smith!
This week for Volunteer Owensboro Tatum from 97X sat down with Jeremy Smith, Chief of the Daviess Co Fire Department to talk about Volunteer Firefighter opportunities within our community. To learn more LISTEN BELOW: The fire department is in dire need of volunteers at the moment. If you are interested please call Jer...
Apr 05, 2024
SCTV Star Joe Flaherty Dies
(Pittsburgh, PA) -- Emmy-winning comedian Joe Flaherty has died. Flaherty was one of the stars of the 1980s comedy show "SCTV," which also starred Martin Short, Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara. The comedy world is paying tribute to Flaherty on social media, including Martin Short, who said Flaherty was "...
Apr 03, 2024
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Taylor Swift Joins Forbes Billionaires List
(New York, NY) -- Taylor Swift is on Forbes' World's Billionaires list. The singer-songwriter ranked at number two-thousand-545 on this year's list with a one-point-one billion-dollar net worth. According to Forbes, Swift is "the first musician to make the ranks solely based on her songs and performances." It...
Apr 03, 2024
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