A 27-year-old Owensboro man is facing multiple charges after an overnight pursuit in Daviess County. Deputies say Jonathan S. Martinez was seen driving recklessly near East 5th and Crittenden Streets around 12:33 a.m. Monday. When a deputy tried to stop him, the vehicle sped away, later going airborne after crossing ra...

Daviess County authorities say an Owensboro teen has been arrested after a Sunrise Drive home was vandalized and several items were stolen while the homeowners were away for the Fourth of July weekend. Deputies say 18-year-old Brayden Jayce Markwell is accused of taking a 2008 Dodge Ram, two handguns, prescription medi...

As families get ready for the new school year, the Green River District Health Department is reminding parents and caregivers to check children's vaccination records. Health officials say routine immunizations help protect students and reduce the spread of preventable diseases in classrooms. Vaccines approved in the Un...

Daviess County woman is facing multiple charges after deputies say a traffic stop turned into a pursuit Sunday night. The Sheriff's Office says a deputy stopped a black 2009 Mercury Milan around 9:42 p.m. after it ran a stop sign near Worthington and West 5th Street Road. Investigators say the driver, 50-year-old Tonya...

Kentucky State Police Post 2 is investigating a deadly crash in Muhlenberg County that claimed three lives Saturday, June 28th. Troopers say the collision happened at the intersection of U.S. 431 and Power Plant Road. According to the preliminary investigation, 35-year-old Whitney Duarte of Central City was driving a N...

Owensboro's inaugural Hot Dog Week is upon us, and we've got an official look at all of the entries!As a reminder, there are three different hot dog entry categories: Gourmet Dog (hot dogs priced above $8) All-American Dog (hot dogs priced below $8) As American As... (desserts!) Check 'em out: (Click on any image to zo...

A new annual tourism revenue record is now set for Kentucky. State officials say visitors generated over 14-and-half-billion dollars in economic impact last year, supporting over 90-thousand jobs. Travelers spent roughly two-billion dollars on transportation and over two-and-a-half-billion on food and beverages across ...

FEMA is approving over 19-million dollars for disaster relief in Kentucky. The money is going to cover costs associated with nearly two dozen recovery projects across the commonwealth. The bulk of the funding, 14-million dollars, is going to the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management for spending associated with sev...

With July 4th right around the corner, it's safe to say that plenty of people are looking forward to firing up the grill and enjoying some good old fashioned hot dogs. And what better way to celebrate America's 250th birthday (fun fact: the official term for a 250th anniversary is "semiquincentennial") with O...

(Evansville IN) - Acclaimed singer-songwriter Matthew Curry sets off on his 2026 Spring/Summer "One For The Ride" Tour (named for his new Ruf Records album release), with a local performance at Mojo's Boneyard Sports Bar and Grill, 4920 Bellemeade Avenue, on Friday, May 29, with the show starting at 7:00pm. C...

Owensboro, KY - May 16, 2026 - LEAP Services is proud to announce its upcoming Mental Health Resource Fair, taking place on Saturday, May 16th. This community-focused event is designed to create a meaningful and welcoming space where individuals can come together to break the stigma surrounding mental health and engage...

There's a new buzz building in Owensboro. A group of local citizens has officially launched an exploratory effort to bring professional baseball to Owensboro. Operating as the Owensboro Baseball Committee, the group is taking the first steps toward evaluating what it would take to land a team in the Frontier League, an...

There are stories that deserve more than just being told. They deserve to be felt. That's the heart behind Enlisted: Songs from a Veteran, a program from Veterans Empowered Together that gives veterans a voice through music. It's not about writing the perfect song, it's about capturing real moments, real emotions, and ...

Kentucky State Police have arrested a 50-year-old Owensboro man following a lengthy investigation into alleged crimes involving a juvenile. Juan Luis Mendez Segovia was taken into custody on April 14 after detectives determined he was engaged in a sexual relationship with a minor. Authorities have charged Mendez Segovi...

Owensboro, KY - Community members are invited to attend an upcoming Knowledge Exchange Session titled "Bridging Knowledge: Understanding Eating Disorders Together" on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Logsdon Community Center in Owensboro. This free event is designed to bring together research, community insight,...