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Around 61-percent of Indiana's registered voters cast a ballot in the November election. The state says nearly three-million people voted with the number being down nearly 100-thousand from 2020, but better than 2012 and 2016. University of Indianapolis political science professor Laura Merrifield Wilson says one reaso...

Toyota Kentucky is moving ahead with plans to build a new, state-of-the-art advanced paint facility at its Georgetown plant. Company officials with the Japanese auto giant say the new plan will incorporate cutting-edge paint technologies to elevate the quality of vehicle finishes. The same sources say the technology al...

In a significant development for Muhlenberg County, Greenville Manufacturing Kentucky is set to relocate to a new facility, marking the first tenant in nearly two decades for the Paradise Industrial Park. With a substantial $16.2 million investment, the company aims to bolster the local economy by creating 250 new jobs...

The skies over Owensboro will once again roar with excitement as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are set to dazzle audiences at the 2026 Owensboro Air Show. Announced at the International Council of Airshows in Las Vegas, this marks a significant return for the elite flying squad. Tim Ross, Owensboro's Director of Publ...

An Owensboro man has been arrested on sexual assault charges. On Monday, investigators with the Daviess County Sheriff's Office executed an arrest warrant on Joshua A. Johnson of the 9100 Block of Todd Bridge Road as part of an ongoing juvenile sexual assault investigation. The investigation began in November 2024, and...

On Tuesday, November 26th, investigators with the Daviess County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at the home of Bobby Darrell Wright in the 5400 Block of KY 1514 in Panther as part of a narcotics investigation. Wright became a suspect based off information received by the community, and during the last 4 mo...

Fairview Drive North will experience lane restrictions beginning Thursday, December 5, due to essential utility work. The right lane of the southbound side near the KY 54 intersection will be closed, affecting daily commutes. The closure will facilitate boring operations along the road's shoulder, aimed at relocating u...

The Theatre Workshop of Owensboro bids farewell to Todd Reynolds, its longest-serving Executive Director, as he announces retirement effective February 14th, 2025. In his decade-long leadership, Reynolds has notably overseen significant strides in the community's theatre scene. Highlights include the renovation of the ...

According to National Weather Service (Paducah), White Flag criteria (32°F or below air temperature or wind chill) will be met tonight through at least Friday morning (December 2, 2024 to December 6, 2024). White Flag will likely be extended into the weekend, in which additional notifications will be sent as necess...

The Muhlenberg County Sheriff's Office is issuing an alert about scam calls from fraudsters pretending to be from Kentucky Utilities. Residents have reported receiving calls demanding immediate payment for utility bills, threatening service disconnection. The callers direct victims to a number that mimics KU's official...

(Nashville, TN)- Seven days a week, you can find Broadway in Nashville bustling with neon lights, country music and thousands of country music fans strolling the famous Music City street. Nestled among the bars and clubs' neon lights, you'll find Hank Williams Jr Boogie Bar located between the former Ernest Tubb Record...

Windy Hollow Speedway is thrilled to announce the First Annual Pumpkin Smash Bash, a Halloween- themed demolition derby, set to take place on Friday, October 25th at 7:30 PM. This high-octane event promises to deliver a good time for the whole family, with a unique twist of pumpkin-smashing incorporated into the excite...

This week in the 97X Hot Seat Tatum was joined by Johnathan Voyles of local metal band Bury the Coffin and Wizard Booking Nationwide! They chatted all about shows coming up at Banky's Sports Bar & Grill that feature local, regional, and national acts! LISTEN BELOW TO LEARN MORE: LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVENTS HERE: Me...

Last week, Tatum sat down with David Fogle, owner of Computer Dave, for Volunteer Owensboro! They discussed the Dave's initiative of helping the homeless community here in Owensboro! He expressed that he needs the communities help in collecting non-perashiable food items, clothing, and more! LISTEN BELOW TO LEARN MO...

Last week, Tatum in the AM on 97X sat down for Rocking & Adulting, a new segment that focuses on helping people understand things you need as an adult through the airwaves of radio! This time Tatum was joined by Shane Satterfield & Katelyn Kamuf Gipe from Shane Satterfield State Farm Insurance. Supplemental Hea...