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Final Week to Win a Trip to Nashville with Airfare and Grand Ole Opry Tickets
Here at WBKR, we're giving you the chance to win a trip to Nashville with airfare, hotel and Grand Ole Opry tickets. This is your final week to get qualified with the WBKR app.

Win a Trip to Nashville with Airfare, Hotel and Tickets to Grand Ole Opry
Here at WBKR, we're giving you the chance to win a trip to Nashville with airfare, hotel and Grand Ole Opry tickets. Here's how to get qualified with the WBKR app.

Whitesville Elementary School Wins WBKR’s My School Rules Contest
The results are in! And, for the second year in a row, Whitesville Elementary School has won WBKR's My School Rules contest! Here's a look at the Top 5 finishers.
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Thank A Farmer – Riney Farms [VIDEO]
Hey everyone, Sidney the intern here! WBKR has joined B.F. Evans and Wyffels Hybrids to Thank A Farmer. The dedication and pride that a farmer has in their work is shown in this video. Let's head out to my favorite farmer's place...Keith Riney's farm!
Take a look as my dad tells you all about his farm, the abundant amount of produce he grows, along with his crops of tobacco, corn, hay, and beans.

Kentucky Woman’s Service Dog Missing
Zoey, a Soldier Dogs for Independence Yellow Lab, has gone missing along with her friend and brother Baxter. Have you seen them?

What Is the Real Meaning of Labor Day?
Parades, picnics, end of Summer and sales - that's what we think of when we think of Labor Day. But, for millions of union laborers and workers throughout the US, it means much more. Do know how Labor Day came about?

Owensboro Health Laboratory, Transfusion Services Earn Zero-Deficiency on State, Federal Surveys
A recent survey by state inspectors of the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital Laboratory and hospital transfusion services found no deficiencies, earning top marks for all departments and personnel involved.
The inspection, conducted by the Kentucky Office of the Inspector General, is also used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services...

Meet Ninja – Our Sparky Pet of the Week
This is Ninja! She is a mix breed, and there is some Border Collie in there, along with Labrador Retriever too. She is just a puppy and she's going to be a pretty big ole' girl, reaching anywhere between 26 and 60 pounds.
She is already spayed, house trained, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats...

WBKR’s Ultimate Dirty Santa Party Coming to The Hines Center
Have you been naughty or nice this year? That's a question we ask ourselves this time of year. But it's not the question we ask at WBKR's annual Ultimate Dirty Santa Party. LOL! No! That's where we ask, "Is Santa gonna be naughty or nice?" And this year, there are big prizes on the line and YOU are invited to compete to win the best ones! Of course, with Santa being extra "dir
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From Dylan to Darius: The Evolution of “Wagon Wheel” [VIDEOS]
- Chris Langdon, Owensboro Bluegrass Museum
Walk into any Tri-State bar on open mike night and you are sure to hear it, ”Rock me mamma any way you feel…Heeeyyy mamma rock me.” They are lyrics from the now world-famous song “Wagon Wheel,” a song that everyone loves to sing, but not everyone knows the story behind it...

Did you Know These Well-Known Musicians are Kentucky Made?
The Bluegrass state has a rich history of singers/songwriters who were inspired by life in Kentucky. Whether it be the Appalachians in Eastern KY or the “hollers and hills” through the central parts, these famous folks hail from and found musical muse right here in KY. Did you know these well-known musicians are KENTUCKY MADE?

Here are the Best Fish Dinners Around the Owensboro Area for Lent
by Reagan Wempe
Ahh, the season of the fish fry is finally here! From March 7 - April 11, 2014 take advantage of these local Catholic churches and affiliations that are serving up the fish fry.