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,...

Kentuckians are invited to join the seventh annual Cover the Cruiser campaign, taking place April 9th through 17th across the state. Organized by the Kentucky State Police in partnership with Special Olympics Kentucky, this fundraiser encourages donations of at least $1, allowing supporters to place a sticker on a poli...

There are some conversations that stick with you long after the microphones turn off, and this is one of them. On episode 12 of The Other Side of Service, we sat down with Chris Morrison, author of The Warrior Never Leaves. From the very beginning, you could tell this was not going to be a surface level conversation. T...

This is a big moment for our community. Nick Hetman and Brian Basham have been selected for induction into the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame, two very deserving inductions for two incredible people who continued to serve their community even after their time in the military. Nick Hetman: Leadership That Stays Consiste...

Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting that took place Saturday evening on Beech Creek Road in Muhlenberg County. Authorities say multiple calls were received about a man allegedly making threats with a firearm. The suspect, identified as 62-year-old Harvey Lear of Nortonville, reportedly shot a man from To...

A tense situation unfolded in Utica, Kentucky, on Sunday evening as Daviess County deputies responded to a disturbance on Mill Street. Witnesses reported that a man produced a handgun during an argument and threatened several people, including a woman who managed to escape and provide crucial video evidence to authorit...

The Volunteer Owensboro Minute, brought to you by American Legion Post 9 continues to shine a light on the people and programs making a real difference right here in our community. This week, I had the chance to sit down in the studio with Randy Lanham and the conversation was all about impact, especially when it comes...