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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 [...]

Kentucky's Moonshine University Teaches Students White Lightning Culture

Mike Adams — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:35:20 +0000

Some Kentucky students are drunk with anticipation about the prospect of making their own moonshine. Sure, it has been sometime since hardcore drinkers were forced to resort to toilet booze as a means for combating those extremely dry days of the prohibition period, but that isn’t stopping a few select students from revisiting their white lighting heritage at the Moonshine University in Louisville.

Electrocution Likely the Cause of Owensboro Blue Bridge Worker's Death

Dave Spencer — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:42 +0000

A worker on Owensboro’s Blue Bridge who suffered injuries Monday evening has died. Daviess County coroner Jeff Jones has confirmed that burns on the hands of the 35-year-old repair crew member are consistent with electrocution. More details are currently available at tristatehomepage.com. The worker’s name has not been released. Owensboro’s Blue Bridge–the Glover Cary Bridge–was [...]

Free Meals for Kids

Moon Mullins — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:17:37 +0000

The kids are out of school, but you are at work and wonder what they’ll eat. Well, as part of the U.S. Government’s plan to keep kids healthy and fed this summer, you can take advantage of this program starting now. Free, nutritious breakfasts and lunches will be served. Did I mentuion free? Some locations [...]

Owensboro Film Series Unscripted 2: Another Indie Film Xperience Slated to Begin in June

Dave Spencer — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:25:47 +0000

Let me throw some titles at you: The Telemarketer, Write of Passage, The Checkout Line, and my personal favorite An Evening with My Comatose Mother. These are just a few of the movies that will be presented during Unscripted 2: Another Indie Film Xperience, set to begin June 15th at the Daviess County Public Library. [...]

Oh Margaret- Shes Something Else When it Comes to Automobiles

Brett Wharff — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:02:58 +0000

So Margaret and I were in the car the other day and it was dark outside so lights were necessary. I notice that she turns her bright lights on and off when she sees a car coming and after they pass, which is very respectful because she’s a very respectful person. However about another mile [...]

Owensboro Among the Ten Best Economic Development Markets in the South

Dave Spencer — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:41:47 +0000

Owensboro’s economic development has not gone unrecognized. Thousands upon thousands of folks attended the International Bar-B-Q Festival last weekend, noticed all the work on the new convention center, and enjoyed the all-new Smothers Park–some for the very first time. For many who only come to Owensboro once a year for the Bar-B-Q Festival, they were [...]

Trunnell's Farm Market and WBKR Present The Peach Pageant

Jaclyn Graves — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:36 +0000

Saturday, June 22nd is the Peach Jam Festival at Trunnell’s Farm Market! This is a fun-filled, everything peachy day, including the Peach Pageant presented by Trunnell’s and WBKR! The Itsy Bitsy Peach Pageant begins at 10:30am and is for boys and girls ages newborn to 23 months (as of June 22, 2013). Age Categories: newborn – [...]

Turtle Man Comes to International Bar-B-Q Festival in Owensboro

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:32:24 +0000

You can find him in the swamps and ponds pulling out snapping turtles and entertaining fans for all ages. And, this weekend, you can find him at the International Bar-B-Q Festival in Owensboro. Yep! Animal Planet star Turtle Man is coming to town And here at WBKR,com, we have all the scoop about when and where you can see and meet him!

Blood Drive To Be Held At Daviess County Relay For Life

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:45:58 +0000

The Daviess County Relay For Life is Friday, May 17th at Diamond Lake Resort. The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center will be on site holding a blood drive from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. All donors must be 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, must check current medications with center staff and donors should have [...]

Super Sports Sunday All Set for June 9th at Moreland Park

Dave Spencer — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:02:47 +0000

Are your plans up in the air for June 9th? Maybe you haven’t thought that far out? Not to worry! Here’s something for the whole family… and the best part is it’s FREE! Owensboro Parent and Kidcentric Sports cordially invite you to Super Sports Sunday at Moreland Park. That Sunday from 2-6PM bring the whole [...]

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

Owensboro Police Department Hiring

Jaclyn Graves — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:30:39 +0000

The City of Owensboro is hiring for the position of Police Officer.

Via the OPD:

Do you have what it takes to serve and protect?
Do you want a career in law enforcement that enables you to serve your
community?
Do you desire a career with a competitive starting salary of over $33,000?

Pennsylvania Man Purchases Gabe's Tower

Dave Spencer — Tue, 07 May 2013 04:46:49 +0000

Along with the Roosevelt House, it’s one-half of the Owensboro skyline. (Well, one-third…Independence Bank’s pretty tall.) And now, 14news.com is reporting that Gabe’s Tower has been sold to Ken Bello of Levittown, Pennsylvania. As part of the sale, the City of Owensboro will collect any liens, fines, and interest against the property. Rumors abound that [...]

Rummage Sale To Benefit Lydia Haycraft

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:05:41 +0000

Lydia is the seven year old daughter of Paul (and Ashley) Haycraft and Tiffany (and Chris) Somner. This is Lydia's second round battling Ewing's Sarcoma. After completing treatments, she was considered "cancer free" in December 2012, then her first quarterly scan in March 2013 showed two golf ball size tumors in her lungs and a bone marrow biopsy revealed cancerous cells in her bone marrow as well. She is currently undergoing chemo and then will have a stem cell transplant.

There will be a rummage sale to help the family with medical bills June 21st (6:00pm - 9:00pm) and 22nd (8:00am - 2:00pm). The sale will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Owensboro.

Kentucky Man High on Meth Arrested for Eating Carpet Lint

Mike Adams — Sat, 04 May 2013 05:44:15 +0000

Apparently, meth can make a person crave carpet lint.

Authorities in Louisville, Kentucky say that over the weekend they arrested 50-year-old Jeffery Wagner for partaking in a carpet lint buffet in the shoe department of the Burlington Coat Factory.

[PHOTOS] Of The Home Being Moved In Daviess County

Jaclyn Graves — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:39:29 +0000

What did you do tonight? Me?? I grabbed a cold, adult beverage, picked up the puppy and headed out in the back yard to watch a gorgeous, massive house being moved! Welcome to the country baby!

Ok, so maybe I went outside to avoid being scared when the power was turned off (which, the power never went off), but, I was still outside to catch some pics! They actually broke the house down into three pieces to transport it.

I can only imagine how much it cost just in energy and cable crews and law enforcement and transportation to move the sucker, but, it was pretty cool to watch!

Check out my pics! (I warn you, my phone is old and the pics are blurry, but you still get the idea, ha!)

2nd Annual Derby Day 5K

Jaclyn Graves — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:38:29 +0000

Join Sutton Elementary School for the 2nd Annual Derby Day 5K! The walk/run event will take place Saturday, May 4th and begins at Rash Stadium. Registration begins at 8:00am and the race begins at 9:00am.

This is a great race for the whole family! Awards are given for all ages from Pre-K 4 and under to over 70.

Moon's Talks With George Jones – Get the Real Story Behind the Infamous Lawn Mower

Moon Mullins — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:05:30 +0000

In 1992, I had the chance to spend some time with George Jones. We discussed a wide range of topics on Nashville Live, an internationally syndicated radio show I hosted on Sunday nights from Emerald Studios in Music City. After George's death, I remembered I had a tape of that show. My lat

House Move Gives Owensboro Residents Problems

Moon Mullins — Wed, 01 May 2013 05:03:15 +0000

Man, moving a two-story house causes a lot of problems. Tonight a house moving company from Indiana is going to move an Owensboro house ten miles at ONE mph! The fun starts at 7:00 pm and will last until around 5:30 a.m. Thursday. The house is at 5707 Highway 279 and is heading to its [...]