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Meet Zachary Jennings, Owensboro Storm Chaser [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:45:40 +0000

The massive and deadly midwest storms of May have pushed storm chasers’ profiles higher and higher. That doesn’t necessarily make it the trendy thing to do. It’s just that there’s not much of a reason to see them as much when big storms aren’t in the news. I think it’s a fascinating endeavor. Zachary Jennings [...]

Dave's Dad Tangles with Possessive Cat

Dave Spencer — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:00:38 +0000

While most of us are remembering great stories about our dads as Father’s Day approaches, I think we’d all agree that these stories are great recollections at any time during the year. My dad was a funeral director and licensed mortician. He had a company phone in our house so he could take death calls [...]

16th Annual Trek to Benefit St. Joseph's Peace Mission for Children is THIS Sunday [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 10:00:45 +0000

I am gonna do it! I have emceed this event for years and Sunday, for the first time ever, I am actually going to attempt the Trek! Yep! I am gonna RUN 13 miles from Calhoun to West Louisville. And, yes! It appears that I am clearly out of my mind, but trust me when I tell you this event . . . this annual Trek that folks take by foot or by bike . . . is for a great cause. A couple of years ago, I caught up with founder David Yewell on the Trek course and asked him how the event got started. Check this out!

Rooster Booster Tomorrow

Jordan Winders — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:34:57 +0000

Well the time is here once again for Rooster Booster! The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Rooster Booster Breakfast is coming up tomorrow (June 6th) in Owensboro Christian Church Community Room E. The breakfast begins at 7:30. If you can’t make it out to the breakfast you can listen to it on 1490 WOMI-AM or [...]

Derek Anderson Speaks in Owensboro

Jordan Winders — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:10:16 +0000

This morning I had the pleasure of attending the Young Leader Breakfast of the Owensboro Family YMCA. The focus of the breakfast is to spotlight and inspire the young leaders of the community. One local student is also selected to receive a college scholarship. Each year at the breakfast the Owensboro Family YMCA brings a [...]

Two Owensboro Courses to Host Father-Child Golf Tournament

Jordan Winders — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 01:01:26 +0000

The Owensboro Parks and Recreation Department have come up with a great event to spend time with your dad for Father’s Day. Father’s Day weekend, June 16th and 17th, Ben Hawes and Hillcrest Golf Courses will host their annual Father-Child Golf Tournament. The tournament will be a two person scramble event between the parent and [...]

Babyroo 2013 Event THIS Saturday!

Jaclyn Graves — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 05:45:50 +0000

Having your first baby? Not sure what to expect? Make plans to attend Babyroo 2013! This is a FREE baby care fair for expecting families. Pedia Research, Lewis Lane Baptist Church and Owensboro Parent Magazine present this event Saturday, June 1st from 9:00am to noon. Some of the great vendors and information provided include: Anytime [...]

Dave Spencer Nearly Witnesses Disaster While Stopped at a Train

Dave Spencer — Thu, 30 May 2013 18:50:26 +0000

On Sunday, I joined many others who decided it was a nice evening to be at Smothers Park. The park was full to bursting–an encouraging sign with regards to the growth of downtown Owensboro. The more attractive that part of the city is to folks–from in town and from out of town–the more likely it [...]

KWC Athletics Director Leaving

Jordan Winders — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:01:35 +0000

Kentucky Wesleyan College is losing another member of its athletic department. In a press release on the KWC Panthers’ athletics website, it was announced yesterday that athletic director David Williams will be leaving the Panthers. According to the release, AD Williams has been named the senior associate athletics director for external relations for the University [...]

Painted Photography: It Was My Grandmother's Specialty

Dave Spencer — Sun, 12 May 2013 22:21:52 +0000

I learned some fascinating things about my grandmother while spending time with my mom on Mother’s Day. First of all, there are several photos I remember growing up that always looked a little unusual to me, in that, while they were in color, they didn’t seem to be like other color photos that I’d seen. [...]

Air Force Supercar coming to the Barbecue Festival

Jordan Winders — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:40:04 +0000

I am a huge car fan! A classic muscle car or a shiny new pick-up truck can turn my head in an instant. I enjoy going to car shows, reading car magazines, and working on cars. Anything to do with cars, it catches my attention. That is why when I heard about a “Supercar” coming [...]

Getting Around the Barbecue Festival

Jordan Winders — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:30:41 +0000

It is that time of year again! The International Barbecue Fest is back in downtown Owensboro this Friday and Saturday. And as always it brings with it a variety of fun activities and of course great food!

I always enjoy the Barbecue Fest and try to make it down for a little while every year

A Look At The New Owensboro Hospital

Jordan Winders — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:10:49 +0000

This morning, The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Rooster Booster Breakfast was held at the new Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The program was held in front of a sold out crowd and broadcast live on 1490 WOMI-AM. Those in attandence were treated to a tour of the new facility, and since I was there running [...]

City of Owensboro Skate Park Meeting

Jordan Winders — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:05:03 +0000

I am excited to hear that the process is moving forward for a skate park in Owensboro. I use to enjoy skating as a child but where I grew up, there were very few places to safely skate. For this reason, I am very excited about a skate park in Owensboro!

The City of Owensboro is holding a public meeting tonight at 6:30 about the skate park

Edge Ice Center Summer Day Camp

Jordan Winders — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:20:13 +0000

This year just seems to be flying by! Soon the summer temperatures will b here and the kids will be out of school. So I thought I would pass along some information I just found about a different type of summer day camp. The Edge Ice Center is holding a summer camp this year. Now [...]

Apollo High School's Project 88

Jordan Winders — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:26:00 +0000

“Giving a little more” is something that most athletes and fitness experts know all about. They know that to get to that goal or to make the team, they have to push themselves. And I would be willing to bet many of us “non-athletes” can throw in a something on this topic as well. No [...]

Owensboro on YouTube: The Construction of Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Under 2 Minutes [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:03:11 +0000

Rome wasn’t built in a day. Check. And neither was Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Got that, too. But now you can see three years of construction on the new hospital occur right before your eyes–in less than two minutes–courtesy of this webcam time lapse video. Have I ever mentioned how big a fan I am [...]

Chad And Jaclyn Run The Mud Run Course: Part 1 [VIDEO]

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:50:52 +0000

The Owensboro Mud Run is THIS Saturday at Diamond Lake Resort. This event is going to be awesome! Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society and you can still register.

Chad is always coming up with crazy ideas that I basically have no say-so in and running this course beforehand is his latest! We went out to Diamond Lake Tuesday afternoon and actually ran the entire course! (I'm still sore, I have blisters and my left leg is jacked up!) Although all of the course wasn't constructed yet, we scaled a 6 foot wall (well, I basically face-planted), we crossed grown-man monkey bars, attempted the cargo net and Chad even got in the water for those three obstacles. Watch and be prepared to laugh!

Time To Fly A Kite

Jordan Winders — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:46:20 +0000

Now that spring is finally here (or at least has made an appearance), the thoughts of outdoor activities have started popping up! And with the wind we have had the last few days it might be a fun idea to go fly a kite!

Well, that is the idea that West Louisville Elementary School had as well! P-3 students will create three different types of kites, come up with hypotheses, and conduct experiments to determine which design flies best

KWC Coach Todd Lee Is Leaving

Jordan Winders — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:19:41 +0000

Kentucky Wesleyan College men’s basketball coach Todd Lee is leaving the program after eight seasons. Coach Lee will be leaving the Panthers to join the basketball program of Grand Canyon University. The move was announced during a press conference this past Tuesday. Coach Lee will be taking the position of the associate head coach of [...]