June 22, 2014 I've always been in awe of those who have sewing talents. And, one of my favorite things I own is a quilt my Grandmother Graves made for me when I was a baby. If you're like me and truly appreciate the craft of quilting, you're going to be very excited about the upcoming Owensboro Area Quilter's Guild, going on this week!
June 16, 2014 Do you know someone who has the talent to stand on stage and open the 2014 Big O Music Festival? Well, there are two auditions this week for The Battle for the Big O. Get full details and find out who's already qualified for the finale here!!
June 16, 2014 Living in this area of the country, we all know that at any given point, a storm can get goin'. With storm season here, tornadoes are a major threat. Kenergy Corp. wants to remind you that the "First 72 Is On You".
June 16, 2014 In a joint announcement Monday morning, the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville released the date of the much anticipated basketball game for the upcoming 2014-2015 season. The Cardinals are set to host this year and the big game will benefit the Basketball Hall of Fame. You'll be able to catch the game live on ESPN 2.
So, when will the game be?!?
June 12, 2014 The SKyPAC in Bowling Green is such a beautiful facility and if you haven't been to a show yet, now's the time! They just announced their 2014-2015 season and there really is something for everyone.. especially your kiddos!
June 12, 2014 Want to open for Hank, Jr., Charlie Daniels Band and more? Anyone up for $1,000.00?!? Well, the Battle for the Big O auditions are underway! Another preliminary audition is TONIGHT at Fetta Specialty Pizza in downtown Owensboro and YOU could be one step closer to the Big O Music Fest stage!
June 4, 2014 The Owensboro Police Department has made an addition to its' already impressive police force... Meet Vendo! Vendo is the latest K-9 member of the OPD!
Here's more info from the OPD about the cute pup!
June 3, 2014 The voyage officially began May 19th, 2014. That's the day Holiday World launched its new 66 Days at Sea website. At first look, it appears that the site is merely a companion piece to the park's brand new swinging ship ride, The Mayflower. But is it?
The Tri-State always makes the best of July 4th with some of the best fireworks shows around. Here's a list of some of the most spectacular shows you can take the family to this year!
May 26, 2014 This is cool and we are VERY proud and honored to be a part of the movement. Keep Evansville Beautiful is a citizen action group dedicated to creating a "beautiful, healthy and inviting outdoor environment in the greater Evansville area." And WBKR is joining its sister stations across the river as an official sponsor of the group's efforts. In fact, our station logo is now prominently featured on Keep Evansville Beautiful's trash boxes. LOOK!
May 25, 2014 Last October, the boys of Brasher Bogue hosted a concert at Kentucky Motor Speedway, but the weather that night took a toll on the show. Well, we're heading back to Whitesville this Saturday to give er another shot!
If you haven't had the chance to check out our local talent, this is the show for you!
May 16, 2014 Join the Wendell Foster Center this Saturday, May 17th for Family Day and a FREE concert! Family Day activities include face painting, a cake walk, pie eating contest and more. This will take place from 11:30am - 2:00pm.
Jeremy Calloway will be in concert following those activities starting at 2:00pm in the Sensory Park at the Wendell Foster campus.