Best of Owensboro

Hi this is Steve Horn, I grew up listening to WBKR as a kid and loved it then as still love it just as much today! I've been an employee here at WBKR since 1989. Here's a little history about 92.5 FM WBKR  that you may or may not have known about? WBKR has been on the air since 1948, cranks out 100,000 watts of power; covering 4 states and over 200 counties, been helping families in need in the tri-state since 1976 with our WBKR Christmas Wish Program, covering NASCAR races for ma

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Last night I was watching CBS 44 at the beginning of the show it talked about UniFirst, a company in Owensboro; they are the leading supplier of uniforms, workwear and related products to businesses big and small since 1936.  It was a very interesting show the President and CEO put on a wig and fake mustache and worked along side with people in the company to see how it was to work there and what could be done to make life easier in the company.

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Okay, Erin here; to be fair, none of those things listed in my title have anything to do with Owensboro or with each other, but I couldn't sleep and my mind was racing, so here we go.  Yes, it's true, I've moved back to Owensboro after a nearly three-year sabbatical with my parents in Hartford

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Oh, man, there is nothing that screams "SUMMER!" like a county fair. So head east out Highway 54 and get ready to soak in the season. The 2011 Daviess County Lions Club Fair is rockin' the 4H Fairgrounds in Philpot, Kentucky!

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Yes, Daviess is spelled incorrectly in the headline and I promise I will explain soon!  But, in the meantime . . . last night, I had the honor of emceeing the 2011 Miss Daviess County Pageant!  The event is the annual kick-off for the Daviess County Lions Club Fair and 12 contestants were on hand at The Hines Center to compete for the crown and sash!  After the last swimsuit was spray-glued, the final evening gown was worn, the final on-stage question asked and answered, a beauty queen was crowned!  Ladies and gentleman, we are proud to introduce the 2011 Miss Daviess County . . . BAYLI QUINN BOLING!

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That's my favorite line from Kenny Chesney's latest hit, "You and Tequila," written by Matraca Berg and Deana Carter. But I'll try to withhold playing the song as I drive down West Parrish Avenue in Owensboro. Thanks to Grace Pointe Church and this tongue-in-cheek little number, I had a big enough laugh that I needed to pull over.

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The Green River Health Department 1600 Breckenridge in Owensboro is hosting a meeting to raise ideas and awareness of Substance abuse in the local community tonight at 6:30PM. These meetings are happening every last Thursday each month and encourage anyone and everyone to attend.

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What could be better than a good fireworks show on the fourth of July? How about the colorful explosion of  a rainbow after a hot summer rain-shower. I'm hooking you up with pics and information for both and everything you need to know about outdoor Summer fun in Owensboro.

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This is it folks, one more stop with the RC Cola Royal Code Challenge. One more chnce to clean up with 15,000 BKR Bunch points. Stop in the Circle S. Store in Tell City IN on 12th St. right next to the High School.

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Next Tuesday, July 5th they are shutting down the Owensboro blue bridge right after the 4th of July holiday, the good news is its shutting down after the 4th of July so you'll still be able to go across the river to your favorite firework store that I'm sure WBKR will be broadcasting from to get your fireworks for your celebration

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Today's RC Royal code challenge location is the Circle S. Food Mart on Main St. in Chrisney IN. BKR Bunch members can stop in, purchase an RC Cola product, and be rewarded with 15,000 BKR Bunch points. Come see me, Emily Carter as I broadcast live with big points yo

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This week families can support St. Jude and take the whole family to the movies for $2 a person with the help of a big green ogre named Shrek. "Shrek Forever After" the most recent to the Shrek franchise will hit the big screen at 10AM at MalcoCinema 16 on South Frederica in Owensboro Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon.

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