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Will Queen Elizabeth II See Her Platinum Jubilee? [VIDEO]
The monarchy has always fascinated me. Yes, other countries have kings and queens, but the tradition in England is what is etched in our minds. The crowns, the throne, the whole big show, it's what makes the British monarchy an enduring institution. Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year and she's one of the rare leaders to see a 60-year reign, the other being Queen Victoria, who ruled a total of 64 years. If Elizabeth makes it to her Platinum Jubilee, she will be 96 years old.
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The Owensboro Lions Club Soap Box Derby Activities Kick Off Thursday [VIDEO]
The Owensboro Lions Club 2012 Soap Box Derby activities get underway this Thursday, May 31st. Racers will be racing on a brand new 900-foot track in Ben Hawes Park. Events begin Thursday and run through Sunday, June 3rd. Racing begins Saturday, June 2nd. This is the twelfth year the Owensboro Lions Club has sponsored the Soap Box Derby.
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Theatre Workshop Of Owensboro Presents The Sound Of Music
The hills are alive with the sound of music! The Theatre Workshop of Owensboro presents "America's Favorite Musical": Rodgers & Hammerstein's award-winning The Sound of Music, June 1-10 at the TWO Opryhouse.
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Malco Kids Summer Film Fest Ready To Roll June 5th-August 1st [VIDEO]
Summer means a lot of things. Heat, humidity, cool movie theaters, what? Yes, the Malco Kids Summer Film Fest is back at the Malco 16 in Owensboro beginning every Tuesday on June 5th.
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Sunday’s Indy 500 Will Be Missing Two Familiar Faces
Sunday's Indianapolis 500 won't be the same for a couple of reasons. Last year's winner, Dan Wheldon, tragically died last October as the result of a collision in a race in Las Vegas. And one of the sports biggest draws will be driving, but in a totally different series. Danica Patrick will miss this year's Indy 500 for the first time since her rookie year in 2005, which ironically is the same year Wheldon won his first 500.
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Star Wars Turns 35 [VIDEO]
It's unbelievable, but on May 25, 1977, the landscape of movie making would change forever.
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Owensboro Family YMCA Summer Camp Registration Is Now
Need plans for the kiddos this summer? Look no further than the Owensboro Family YMCA Summer Camp! Registration is now! Camp starts May 29th and runs through August 3rd 6:30a-6p.
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Friday After 5 Kicks Off Its 17th Season
If you missed on the International Barbeque Festival, don't fret, one of Owensboro's other long-running traditions kicks off tonight. Friday After 5, in its 17th season, will run 17 weeks beginning tonight, May 18th and run through September 7th. It's the longest season run ever for the weekly free festival. The award-winning festival will feature new bands, act as the host for new festivals, and will celebrate the opening of Owensboro's all-new Riverfront.
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Wendell Foster Campus Holding Awareness In The Park Concert May 19th
This Saturday, the Wendell Foster Campus is holding a special "Awareness in the Park" concert featuring DarBy Haas and Jeremy Calloway. In addition to the show, several Owensboro restaurants, includin
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Anthony Davis Gets Carded In Owensboro
Anthony Davis is preparing to enter a new phase of his career in the NBA. And we all know big-name pro athletes like to go anywhere at anytime, but sometimes even the Player of the Year has to eat some humble pie.
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Get Fit For Lydia Boot Camp Going On Now
In October of last year, six-year-old Lydia Haycraft was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Since her diagnosis, Lydia's family, friends, and community have rallied around her as she faces some tough months ahead of chemotherapy.
One fundraiser for Lydia is "Get Fit For Lydia" going on now at First Baptist Church in Owensboro. It's a co-ed boot camp for any fitness level and 100 percent of the proceeds will go toward Lydia's fight against cancer.
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Unsung TV Coming To Time Warner Cable [VIDEO]
Help Someone Inc. and Time Warner Cable presents "Unsung TV" on Time Warner Cable channel 8 here in Owensboro. Executive Director Randy Lanham is bringing stories of people helping other people in special ways, people who are totally unselfish and they are a true blessing in someone's life.