A Hawesville man faces serious charges following a Kentucky State Police investigation into child sexual abuse material. Thirty-four-year-old Carl Wayne Warner was arrested on March 24 after the Electronic Crime Branch uncovered evidence of child exploitation online. Authorities executed a search warrant, seizing digit...

The Widows Barrel Food Pantry in Tell City is set to continue its vital support for Perry County residents thanks to assistance from several local organizations. After serving hundreds of families each month, the pantry found itself in need of a temporary location, with Cannelton Food Pantry stepping in to help. Tell C...

An Owensboro police officer faces charges after a disturbance Monday night at River Valley Behavioral Health. Authorities responded to a 911 call alleging that 39-year-old Christina Butler hit her child and a staff member during the child's admission process. According to the police report, both Butler and her child ad...

There's something special happening right here in Owensboro, and it's rooted in community, nature, and people willing to give their time to make a difference. On this week's Volunteer Owensboro Minute, powered by American Legion Post 9, I sat down in the studio with Brooklyn Johnson, Executive Director of the Joe Ford ...

Regulars and fan favorites from "Kill Tony", the #1 live podcast in the world, bring their standup show on the road with "Killers of Kill Tony", coming to Victory Theatre on August 13. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, March 13th at 10am. Tickets available at the Ford Center Ticket Office ...

The Daviess County Coroner has identified the man that was killed Wednesday on I-165 as David W. Fischer, age 71, of the 600 block of Eastwood Drive. Statement from the Daviess County Sheriff's Department: "David was well known throughout Daviess County and all of western Kentucky for his courtesy, expertise, and ...

On Wednesday, March 11th, at approximately 6:50 am, Owensboro-Daviess County Central Dispatch received a report of an injury accident in the southbound lanes of the 6020 block of Interstate 165 near the Daviess/Ohio County line. The initial report was that a vehicle struck a pedestrian and left the scene. Upon arriva...

James Carr, wanted in connection with a deadly Knottsville shooting, is now in custody after surrendering to Florence Police overnight. Carr faces charges including Murder, Assault 2nd Degree, and Tampering with Physical Evidence following Saturday's incident that left 19-year-old Brody Lanham dead and a juvenile injur...

Country roots and rock soul are coming together for one unforgettable summer night in western Kentucky. Two legendary voices - Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge - will take the stage at the Beaver Dam Amphitheater on Saturday, August 8th, bringing decades of hits and powerhouse performances to one of the region's favo...

A significant development in Daviess County, Kentucky: Charles Mattingly, 34, has been arrested following a fatal collision on Highway 144 last September. Authorities say Mattingly's SUV crossed the center line, striking Joseph Prater's pickup truck head-on; Prater, of Reynolds Station, was killed at the scene while on...

Owensboro will be celebrating community, competition, and inclusion next weekend with a special basketball tournament benefiting a great local organization. Puzzle Pieces will host the Ballin' in the Boro Basketball Tournament on March 14-15, 2026, as part of Disability Awareness Month. The two-day event brings teams a...

All communities are invited to celebrate a meaningful new chapter in Perry County as Operation Mind, Body, & Soul Corp hosts an Open House and official ribbon cutting ceremony on March 3, 2026. The event will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 140 Highway 66 East in Tell City. At 11:30 AM, the Perry County Cha...

Madisonville is gearing up for one of the biggest weekends of the year. The City of Madisonville has officially announced the lineup for the 2026 4th Fest, returning to Madisonville City Park July 3 and 4, with Praise in the Park set for Sunday, July 5. The Sunday lineup will be revealed soon, but the first two nights ...

A 73-year-old man from Newburgh faces sentencing after being found guilty of Child Molesting and Child Seduction. A jury convicted Roger Ford, a former coach and private lesson instructor connected to a local traveling softball team, for sexually assaulting a young girl during private training sessions near Santa Claus...

An Owensboro Police Department dispatcher faces charges after allegedly arriving at work intoxicated. Authorities say Brandy Gray drew attention from her coworkers, who noted the smell of alcohol, slurred speech, and unsteady movements. Gray admitted to driving herself to work but denied drinking after her arrival. Whe...