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Tri-State Residents Respond to Abercrombie & Fitch CEO's 'No Large People' Stance [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:51:18 +0000

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries recently stirred up the hornet’s nest when he said that he doesn’t want larger people shopping in his stores. In an interview with Robin Lewis, co-author of The New Rules of Retail and CEO of The Robin Report, Jeffries said that he “doesn’t want his core customers to see [...]

Armadillos Take Up Residence in the Tri-State Area [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:50:49 +0000

14 News, WFIE, Evansville, Henderson, Owensboro

It's an old joke: Why did the chicken cross the road? Answer: To prove to the possum it can be done. Now when you shift your location westward--specifically west Texas and its ilk--you change the critter from possum to armadillo.

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.

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 [...]

Will Paul McCartney Perform In Indiana This Summer?

Mike Adams — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:35:52 +0000

Will Paul McCartney play this summer in Indiana?

Well, according to reports, Bankers Life Fieldhouse is said to be planning the announcement of an event this Friday called “Out There,” which incidentally, is the name of Paul McCartney’s 2013 tour.

Warrick Humane Society Takes in Dogs After Puppy Mill Closes – Many Small Breeds Available for Adoption

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:34:43 +0000

It’s always sad news to hear about puppy mills. If you aren’t familiar with the term, it’s an operation of dogs (usually small breeds) who are used exclusively to breed for puppy sales. Many times, the dogs are kept their entire lives in small confinements and sadly, deplorable conditions. We are happy to report that [...]

Spring 2013 Craft And Fashion Show SATURDAY!

Jaclyn Graves — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 05:00:42 +0000

If you're like me, you can't wait for Spring to arrive! Well, here's a little something to kick-start the season change!

Saturday is the Spring 2013 Craft and Fashion Show at South Hancock Elementary (8631 Hwy 69, Hawesville, KY). The event is from 8:00am - 4:00pm and has a $1.00 admission charge. There will be over 40 vendors, including three children's boutiques, ready to brighten your spirits!

Kentucky Man Cited for Falsely Yelling "Bingo"

Mike Adams — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:07:43 +0000

In Kentucky, yelling out bingo just to mess with the crowd can come with some legal repercussions. Just ask 18-year-old Austin Whaley, who was recently cited for second-degree disorderly conduct after witnesses say he deceptively called out the word “bingo” even thought he wasn’t the winner. Incidentally, Whaley’s punishment for the offense, which was handed [...]

2013 Big O Music Fest Line Up [VIDEO]

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:50:11 +0000

It's a day in the dog-heat of summer that music lovers from all over the country look forward to.... The Big O Music Fest! The biggest party of the year is right here in Owensboro, Kentucky on August 31st!

We've seen such country superstars as Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Gary Allan and Blake Shelton entertain us on that massive stage year after year at Reid's Orchard.

The 2013 line up for the Big O is sure to be an awesome, party-filled day!

How excited are you to find out who will be in the show this year?!? Well, go ahead... I won't make you wait any longer to see who will be rockin' it out!

The headliner of the Bath Fitter Big O Music Fest 2013 is....

UPDATEOPD Searching For Lost Juvenile [PHOTO]

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:30:42 +0000

UPDATE: We received information from the Owensboro Police Department that this juvenile, Courtney Paige Lyons has been located. We have no more information on this situation, but will pass along anything that we get from the OPD. From March 11, 2013: Via the Owensboro Police Department: Owensboro Police Department detectives are asking the community for [...]

Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center's URGENT Need For Type O Negative Blood

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:18:44 +0000

The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is in URGENT need for Type O Negative blood. The WKRBC is the sole supplier to several area hospitals and serves six Kentucky counties. The entire process to donate takes only 30-45 minutes. The center is located at 3015 Old Hartford Road in Owensboro. For donation requirements, click HERE.

Western Kentucky Hilltopper Football Releases 2013 Schedule

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:16:03 +0000

"Stand up and cheer, stand up and cheer for dear ole Western"...

Yes, I know every word of the Western Kentucky Hilltopper fight song! I am a PROUD WKU alum and am SO excited for our upcoming football season! The 2013 schedule was released today and it's a good 'en!

Western will face two SEC opponents in back-to-back weeks, two games at a NFL stadium, two nationally-televised games, an away game at Army and a home game against Navy.

I can't remember a year that I've been more excited for football on The Hill!

Local Wineries Featured At Upcoming Wine Tasting and Dinner

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:33:23 +0000

On Saturday, March 16th at the Sportsman Club in Fulda, Indiana, there will be a wine tasting and dinner to benefit Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. The Chateau restaurant will be catering dinner and three local wineries will be on hand for a tasting. This event is sponsored by the Relay for [...]

Owensboro Catholic High School Welcomes Back Jenny Beth Willis [AUDIO]

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:45:17 +0000

We all watched our hometown girl Jenny Beth Willis sing her heart out on American Idol over the past few weeks. And, we were all sad when she got sent home last week. This morning, she was set to return to the real world of a high school student at Owensboro Catholic High.

When the school contacted us about helping out her "Welcome Back" party, we were more than happy to join in the fun!

US Postal Service Plans to Eliminate Saturday Mail

Mike Adams — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:36:09 +0000

According to reports, the U.S. Postal Service plans to eliminate Saturday mail delivery in a brash attempt to trim nearly $2 billion of spending from the agency’s increasingly unstable budget.

Sources say that the agency is scheduled to make a formal announcement sometime on Wednesday and is expected to cease all Saturday mail

Keep the Bottom From Dropping Out Of Your Marriage This Valentine's Day

Mike Adams — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:21:23 +0000

There are some that believe that love is just a misunderstanding between two fools; an insane uprising of hormones, wanderlust and the liberal consumption of brown liquor that typically manages to wreck the lives of lovers after doing some relatively hard time. However, there are a few that dwell inside the fairy tale world of [...]

Kentuckians Want to Give the State a Kick Ass New Slogan

Mike Adams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:35:30 +0000

Kentucky is the home to a great shade of awesomeness that can be found in everything from literature, sports, buckets of chicken - right down to Derby style mojitos and brown liquor. And while there are so many things about Kentucky that are kick ass –a couple of loyal Kentuckians say that attitude does not apply when it comes to the state’s slogan “Unbridled Spirit

New Kentucky Law Permits Open Carry Firearms

Mike Adams — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 06:55:13 +0000

Gun owners can now openly carry their weapons in Kentucky. State lawmakers passed a bill, earlier this week, that permits unconcealed weapons to be freely brought into city run facilities like libraries, parks, city hall and city council chambers.

Supporters of this law are pleased with the state’s decision to support this bill. "I believe that it’s good," s

Complete List of Kentucky School Closings for Wednesday, January 16th

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:55:47 +0000

Due to a wintry mix that fell across Western Kentucky on Tuesday afternoon, the following schools and businesses are either closed or on a two-hour delay. CLOSED Henderson County Schools Crittenden Co. Schools Grace Baptist School Hancock County Schools McLean County Schools Ohio County Schools – No preschool Union County Schools Webster County Schools Daviess [...]

Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Two Key Issues of the Looming "Fiscal Cliff"

Mike Adams — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:48:41 +0000

Lawmakers have reportedly struck a deal on a couple of key issues in their efforts to ward off the perils of the looming “fiscal cliff.” Sources say that both parties have agreed on an income threshold for the expiration of Bush-era tax cuts fo