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This year's Polar Bear Plunge is going to feature a bunch of changes.  The first change, announced a few months ago, is the big move to downtown Owensboro.  Another huge change will be the Plunge itself.  Instead of jumping into a lake or a swimming pool, this year's plungers are going to climb up a gigantic inflatable slide and barrel down it into a pool of freezing cold water.  It's going to be a blast.  An Arctic one!

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Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jeff Gordon announced Thursday he will retire from full-time racing after this upcoming season. This comes after 43-year-old Gordon had one of his best seasons in years, winning four races including the Brickyard 400.

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It's an exciting new contest for a brand new year. New Year, New You! We’re giving you the chance to win $100 gift certificates from area retailers who can help you feel great and “new” this year.  And here’s how the contest works!

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When: January 22, 2015
Time: 2pm-7pm
Where: Evansville Armory (off the Lloyd Expressway)

2015 is still brand new, and if you or someone you know is looking to start the year off with a new job, then then head down to the Evansville Armory today only from 2-7 PM for the Community Job Fair sponsored by GMS Mine Repair and Maintenance!

Just be sure to bring a copy of your resume, and be ready to meet with a ton of employers looking to hire someone like you!

For more information about booths and a schedule of events, click here!

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Rory McIlroy found himself on the driving range with a robot and a bunch of washing machines with their doors open.  The computer voice told Rory he knew about him wanting to be a professional golfer when he was just a little kid hitting golf balls into his mothers washing machine.  Check out this video.

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Our New Year, New You contest continues! For the month of January, WBKR is giving you the chance to win $100 gift cards to local businesses! The CB Radio Show, Middays with me and The Drive Home With Dave Spencer will each give you a photo clue. Then, with the three pieces, you have to guess which local business we are hinting about! It's not that hard, I promise! Check it out!

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We are very sad to report this morning, former US Senator, Kentucky Lieutenant Governor, and Kentucky Governor Wendell H. Ford has passed away at the age of 90.

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I ran across a bizarre and frightening story about a doctor in Kentucky who's been charged in the deaths of five of his patients. And he's a PAIN doctor!

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Wiggles is our Sparky Pet of the week!

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You may have seen Brett's post about the latest Facebook trend, posting your first profile picture from way back when. I was a little surprised when I found my first one, but before I show you, here's my current profile picture.

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It's an exciting new contest for a brand new year. New Year, New You! We’re giving you the chance to win $100 gift certificates from area retailers who can help you feel great and “new” this year.  And here’s how the contest works!

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When I saw these items at a glance at the grocery store, I thought they were something other than what they turned out to be.

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