Police Track Down Rape Suspect in Indiana
Indiana State Police have arrested a 35-year-old man wanted in Kentucky for two charges of raping someone younger than 12. Owensboro Police had been looking for 35-year-old James Saint. He was tracked down and discovered to be working for a poultry operation in Lamar. He is now in the Spencer County Jail waiting to be ...
May 13, 2024
Volunteer Owensboro featuring Rosemary Conder with The Opportunity Center!
This week for Volunteer Owensboro brought to you by FWH Legal, Tatum from 97X, was joined by Rosemary Conder from The Opportunity Center! They chatted all about the beginnings of The Opportunity Center, what all they bring to the community, and how you can donate and volunteer! To learn more LISTEN BELOW: The Opportun...
May 11, 2024
UPDATE: Crash Victim Identity Revealed
UPDATE: Officials have released the identity of the person who was killed in a crash last week on New Hartford Road. Officials say that crash claimed the life of 25-year-old Morgan Culyer-Foster. An autopsy revealed Culyer-Foster died from blunt force trauma. One person is dead and two others were seriously injured...
May 11, 2024
Union Co. Names Superintendent
Union County has appointed a new Superintendent, Dr. Terra Hancock, set to take her position on July 1. The County Board of Education announced the decision following a special meeting where they approved Dr. Hancock's four-year contract. Bringing a rich background in education within the district, Dr. Hancock has held...
May 10, 2024
Lane Closure on Veach Starting Monday
Beginning Monday, May 13 , an RWRA contractor will close the northbound lane of Veach Road between Dixiana Drive and Williamsburg Square as crews continue work on the Williamsburg Square Pump Station and Force Main Project. Traffic can still access businesses in this stretch using the southbound lane on Veach Road. Dri...
May 10, 2024
BBQ & Barrels Begins Friday Afternoon
It's Barbecue and Barrels weekend in Owensboro, and the annual event, renamed from the International Barbecue Festival, lasts until 10pm tomorrow. It's back to the large group of cooking teams vying for the title as they compete for customers with chickens, burgoo, beef, and other goodies. Many other vendors will be a ...
May 10, 2024
IMS Reveals This Year's Indy 500 Pace Car
The pace car for this year's Indianapolis 500 was revealed by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday. The 2024 Corvette E-Ray 3LZ coupe will be leading the back for the opening lap and yellow flags this year. The E-Ray 3LZ is an electric all-wheel drive vehicle. It uses two separate propulsion systems to power it...
May 09, 2024
Braun Names Preferred Running Mate
Republican nominee for governor Mike Braun wants state Representative Julie McGuire to be his running mate. The choice is not up to the candidate, as the Indiana GOP State Convention will make the nomination for lieutenant governor. Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith launched his own campaign for lieutenant governor las...
May 09, 2024
Sweeney Closed For Sewer Work
Beginning Wednesday, RWRA closed Sweeney Street from East 16th Street to East 17th Street for sewer repairs. This closure is expected to last a week, pending no delays or inclement weather. Traffic will be detoured appropriately during this closure. Please use caution and attention while driving in this area.
May 09, 2024
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Police Investigating Dale ATM Theft
In Spencer County, police are currently investigating an ATM theft from early Wednesday morning. According to the Spencer County Sheriff's Office, thieves utilized a stolen 2001 Ford F-350 from neighboring Dubois County to rip the ATM from its foundation using heavy tow chains. After breaking into the machine and empty...
May 09, 2024