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In today's edition of "Did you know?" one of America's most famous fashion designers grew up in the Tri-State. He is also back in the spotlight thanks to a new limited series now streaming on Netflix. Yes, Halston lived in Evansville when he was a kid.

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags lowered to half-staff at all state buildings tomorrow to honor Navy Fireman 2nd Class Martin D. Young of Hawesville.

The Kentucky mask mandate will come to an end on June 11th. On that day, Kentucky venues, businesses, and events may return to 100% capacity.

Win a new camper, 2021 season passes and a year's-supply of Mountain Dew in The Great Cheetah Chase Race. Here's how to get qualified for the grand prize event.

Despite the large number of great restaurants in Owensboro, there is still plenty we don't have that Evansville does.

This week we got a special surprise to celebrate National Nurses Week. Because of this, four of the nominated nurses from this week will get a $25 gift card.

It has been almost three years since the tragic loss of Erica Owen to domestic violence. Saturday her friends and family invite the community to "Paint the town Purple".

Who remembers the sparkly Clearly Canadian drinks that rolled onto the scene in the 90s? These things were iconic and suddenly disappeared. Well, WE FOUND THEM!

WBKR and Friday After 5 are teaming up for the "Friday Night Fight" and area musicians will battle for $1000 and a headlining gig at the 2021 season finale.

Meet Benton Frisse. A young Evansville blacksmith literally hammering out knives and axes being used around the world.

In recognition of National Nurses Week, some lucky nurses will win a much-needed vacation in our brand-new contest, From the Front Lines to the Shore Lines. Based on your nominations, we randomly picked the last eighteen contestants vying for your votes!

As adults, we thought it was weird. As kids, we didn't care. We loved pizza and we loved corn. And we didn't care if they were served together.

I was fortunate enough to be a passenger aboard a 1928 Ford Tri-Motor 5-AT-B Transcontinental Air Transport. We flew all the way around Owensboro.

The Muhlenberg County Tourism Commission revealed a new permanent exhibit coming to Lake Malone Park. Here's a sneak peek of the plans!

Oliver Palmer, who was regularly seen on stage when he was a student in Owensboro, will perform for a national audience Friday. He's going to be on Blue Bloods!

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery announced the recall of specific lots of frozen pecan pie products. Here's why, and which pies are affected.

The 2021 Heroes Tribute Gala pays tribute to fallen police, fire and EMS. This year's event will be held in July at the Owensboro Convention Center and you can get tickets.

Meet Smoothie! This gal is a mixture of sugar and spice and she's our SPARKY Pet of the Week.

Daviess County Sheriff Cain is one pretty awesome guy.  To date, he and members of the community he has recruited over the years have run over 350 miles for Special Olympics.
Angel here and the first year I started working at the station I remember Chad coming into the studio telling me we'…

In recognition of National Nurses Week, some lucky nurses will win a much-needed vacation in our brand-new contest, From the Front Lines to the Shore Lines. Based on your nominations, we randomly picked your next nineteen contestants vying for your votes!

As far as today's tastes are concerned, Guntown/Funtown Mountain might be a little dated. But it is RIPE for rejuvenation. And you couldn't HAVE a better location.

With lines at the pump getting longer, the question, "Will Kentucky be affected by the Colonial Pipeline cyber hack?" is a valid one. But is the effect DIRECT?

The move comes after the CDC recommended its useood & Drug Administration granted emergency use of the vaccine earlier this week.

RiverValley Behavioral Health's Youth Art Contest brings attention to Mental Health Awareness Month. Here's what's at stake and how to enter for K-12 students.

In memory of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter who lost his life on 9/11, the 5K Run/Walk will take place to support first responders and our military.

Angel here and many of you know I lost my daughter Kathern to SIDS. Today is her 17th birthday and our family still celebrates her as if she were right here with us.

If you love desserts Angel made the most delicious four-ingredient Strawberry Brownies EVER!
Did your mother ever tell you "don't eat cookie dough" you'll get food poisoning? If you answered "YES" I have some fantastic news for you. How about edible cookie dough?!