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Fallen Soldier Returns Home [VIDEO] [PHOTOS]

Jaclyn Graves — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:50:23 +0000

US Army Sgt. Michael Cable's body returned home Thursday morning. The Philpot 26 year old was killed while serving in Afghanistan last week.

Community members joined together this morning to show their support for Sgt. Cable and his family by lining up along the route from the airport to the funeral home.

I will never forget watching the processional of official vehicles, Patriot Riders and other organizations leading Sgt. Cable's body and family and close friends down Frederica Street. Three veterans stood with us in front of the station and seeing their reaction was very emotional. We tend to take for granted the freedoms what we have and the men and women who protect those freedoms. Sgt. Michael Cable and all that serve our great nation can never be thanked enough for their service.

Ashley Judd Says 'No Thanks' to Kentucky Senate Race

Moon Mullins — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:59:11 +0000

Kentucky born actress Ashley Judd has opted to not run for the U. S. Senate seat now held by Mitch McConnell. There had been a lot of speculation about her trying her hand in politics. There were also questions about her being able to establish a closer link to Kentucky than being a fan of the wildcats

Clintons May Support Alison Grimes and Not Ashley Judd in Kentucky Senate Race

Dave Spencer — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:50 +0000

Former President Bill Clinton’s recent trip to Owensboro to speak at a fundraiser for the Wendell H. Ford Government Education Center may have also had another, less publicized purpose. It’s being reported that President Clinton held a meeting with Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes with the hope of convincing her to run against [...]

Former President Bill Clinton Celebrates with Louisville Cardinals After Their Big East Tournament Win Over Villanova

Dave Spencer — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:00:32 +0000

It seems like Bill Clinton is all about the commonwealth of Kentucky, these days. Last week, the former president was in Owensboro for a fundraiser for the Wendell Ford Government Education Center. And, on Thursday night, he was in attendance at Madison Square Garden to watch the Louisville Cardinals smoke the Villanova Wildcats 74-55 in [...]

In 2013: Discover The Owensboro Museum Of Science And History [PHOTOS]

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:41:24 +0000

The week of Christmas, I had the pleasure of broadcasting live from the Owensboro Museum of Science and History. I hate to admit this, but in my six and a half years of living here, it was my very first time to visit the museum! Even though I didn't really know what to expect, I was very surprised at how many cool things the museum has to offer!

Former President Bill Clinton Visiting Owensboro in March

Dave Spencer — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:18:01 +0000

For the third time in the past 13 years, former President Bill Clinton will visit Owensboro. On March 6, President Clinton will speak at a fundraiser for the Wendell H. Ford Government Education Center. A longtime friend of President Clinton’s, Senator Ford was the Chairman of the Congressional Joint Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies when he [...]

Who Will Be Kentucky's Next Senator? Mitch or …

Moon Mullins — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:51:08 +0000

Voila! It’s Kentucky’s Ashley Judd, outspoken democrat and Kentucky Wildcats’ most famous fan. She could take a ruin against Mitch McConnell in 2014. US Rep. John Yarmouth, a Democrat from Kentucky was quoted as saying, “If you had an Ashley Judd-McConnell race, I think it would be as high profile a race as Elizabeth Warren [...]

Get Updated Local Indiana Election Coverage Here

Bobby G. — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:34:11 +0000

Keep listening this evening for continued coverage of the 2012 General Election. We will have Jay Zimmer and Gene Stewart providing two updates each hour. If you miss any of those updates, you can get all of the audio right here. All of our coverage tonight is sponsored by Schultheis Insurance. 7pm – update #1 [...]

Romney Takes Indiana and Kentucky in Early Poll Returns

Ashley Sollars — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:00:35 +0000

As votes are finalized, the first five states have been called for the 2012 Presidential election. According to NBC, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia and South Carolina have all been called for Republican Mitt Romney. Vermont is the only state reporting that has been called for President Obama. We will continue to bring you further updates [...]

Do You Have A Voting Strategy?

egrant — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:18:32 +0000

Don't worry. It will all be over soon. Maybe. When you go to vote today, if your ballot is a paper one, do you automatically follow it in order? Typically, the first set of boxes will be used for a straight party vote, for example, all Republican. And honestly, it's the easiest and it's the most painless way to get the process over with. However, in today's general election, you have the opportunity to vote for whomever you want, be it the party of your choice or not.

Kentucky's "I Voted" Stickers Could Use An Upgrade [VOTE]

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:48:55 +0000

With Election Day being tomorrow, anything and everything about politics is being posted on Facebook. (If you're like me, you're ready for it to go away!) I was scanning my news feed recently, when a friend of mine from Atlanta posted a picture of his "I voted" sticker. Well, wouldn't you know that it was the cutest little peach sticker I've ever seen! Yeah, I was officially jealous!

WBKR and Chamber of Commerce Encourage You to Vote

Dave Spencer — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:57:13 +0000

On Wednesdays, I answer the phones at the front desk during lunch. This Wednesday, I looked up and was startled to see President Barack Obama, Governor Mitt Romney, and Big Bird walking across the parking lot. Startled at first, but then it was just hilarious. Members of the Owensboro Chamber of Commerce spent Wednesday traveling [...]

Do Country Stars' Politics Affect Your Opinion of Them?

Dave Spencer — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:45:26 +0000

Suppose Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks had never made that comment about then-President George W. Bush in 2003. Despite the great music they had been giving country radio the previous five years, that remark all but torpedoed their career. They certainly aren’t the only liberals who sing country music. Willie Nelson, anyone? And, of [...]

Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates Give "Thumbs Up" For Lane

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:00:18 +0000

Every time I log into facebook, I immediately check the Prayers For Lane Goodwin page. This family has touched so many hearts and mine is one of those affected by their story.

"Thumbs Up For Lane" has really taken over the country music scene, as well as several NASCAR drivers, actors, local/regional celebrities and so many others

Election 2012 – How and Where to Register to Vote in Henderson and Owensboro

Annie Jenkins — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 03:00:34 +0000

The 2012 General Election is just around the corner – and time is running out for you to register to vote in Henderson and Owensboro. For residents in Henderson County, Kentucky – the last day to register to vote is October 9. While the county does not allow Early Voting, as in Indiana, it does allow [...]

What Annoys YOU About Facebook?

Dave Spencer — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 05:41:01 +0000

Ah, social media…you can’t live with it and you can’t shoot it. Since Facebook made the world a much smaller place about six or so years ago, we’ve all come closer together, whether we want to or not. Please note that I will always find value in certain aspects of Facebook, even if your computer [...]

Carrie Underwood Speaks Out On Gay Marriage

Jaclyn Graves — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:48:39 +0000

The topic of gay marriage is everywhere these days. From Washington to Tinseltown, but one place I wasn't expecting to hear anything about it is from Nashville. I was wrong...

Carrie Underwood recently did an interview with Britain's The Independant newspaper and expressed her views toward the highly-debated topic.

Take A Holiday Break And Play Match-O-Matic

egrant — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:16:04 +0000

Yes, Christmas is less than a week away. WHAT?!? Aside from all the present wrapping and baking, seven Republicans are hoping for a late Christmas gift in the form of a victory in the January 3rd Iowa Caucuses. Iowa is the first time anyone will vote for his/her favorite candidate. And just how many debates [...]

Lloyd Winnecke Wins Evansville Mayoral Election

tsmevansville+wbkrfm — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:57:31 +0000

Evansville has a new mayor, and he’s a Republican. The race was called for Winnecke at 9:35pm, with 11,545 votes. His opponent, Rick Davis, garnered 9,881. Here are the entire Vanderburgh County results courtesy of the Vanderburgh County Clerk Office: VOTES PERCENT REGISTERED VOTERS - TOTAL . . . . . 92,990 BALLOTS CAST - [...]

Hank Williams Jr. Offers Explanations (Among Other Things) on 'The View' [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:57:30 +0000

One of the corners from which some measure of support came for Hank Williams Jr. after his comments on last week’s “Fox & Friends” program was Whoopi Goldberg on “The View.” This morning, Hank Jr. paid the ladies of “The View” a visit to fully explain his complete stance on what’s turned out to be a very [...]