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Although, slightly delayed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, FREE live music returns to the Riverfront. "LIVE on the Banks" offers great entertainment from local artists, in all genres of music. Just LOOK at this amazing line-up of talent set to perform.

Last week, WBKR launched a new line of fun and catchy t-shirts that celebrate the tristate. Are you ready to be one of the cool kids in town? Check out some of the fun styles. Barb is sharing her favorite and it shouldn't be a surprise.

Holidog is hiding and needs you to find him. Join in the hunt and you could pick up tickets to Holiday World & Splashin' Safari. The virtual scavenger hunt happens this weekend right here on WBKR.com and with the WBKR app.

The City of Rockport is hosting it's Annual Freedom Festival for July 4th Celebration.
The event will take place on Saturday, July 4, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club of South Spencer Car Show (registration at 7 a.m.) happening in the Rockport City Park, along with their Annual Rummage …

Breaking news this morning. We just received a report from the Owensboro City Police Department that they are investigating a shooting in the 000-100 block of Hanning Lane. The 49-year-old male victim died from his injuries.

Calling all donors! The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is always seeking blood donations. Our communities are in great need right now and need your help.

The Daviess County Public Schools Summer Feeding Program works diligently to make sure that every child is able to receive nutritious meals throughout the summer.
They are wanting to make sure all families know the meals are available to EVERYONE...

Today's What's Cookin'? segment features a brand new addition to our incredible roster of local cooks. Connie Holderbaugh joins us for the first time and is sharing her recipe for homemade Peanut Butter Cups!

Louisville-based Transcend Credit Union will be closing its Owensboro branch in August.

The Beaver Dam Tourism Commission are bringing people together for music, food and social distancing this summer. “Sounds on 2nd" is a FREE weekly concert series located in Downtown Beaver Dam. The season kicks off with Friends.

The Kentucky State Police will be hosting a Virtual Trooper Island for kids this year.  Get your kiddos registered for the fun.
According to the Kentucky State Police;
Trooper Island Camp was developed by the Kentucky State Police as part of a long-range program of public service to the youth of Kentu…

We all have that one or ten shows we've gotten so hooked on that it becomes part of our existence and when it ends your completely distraught right?  These shows literally weave their way into our lives and put a footprint on our hearts and we are never the same...