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Election in Indiana Saw 61% Turnout
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...
Dec 13, 2024
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Toyota Expanding Georgetown Operation
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...
Dec 13, 2024
Muhlenberg Getting Industry Boost
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...
Dec 13, 2024
Thunderbirds Returning to 2026 Air Show
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...
Dec 11, 2024
Owensboro Man Arrested on Assault Charges
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...
Dec 05, 2024
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Hank Williams Jr Boogie Bar Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
(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...
Nov 04, 2024
Windy Hollow Speedway and Visit Owensboro Partner For Halloween Demolition Derby
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...
Sep 18, 2024
97X Hot Seat featuring Johnathan Voyles of Bury the Coffin & Wizard Booking Nationwide!
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...
Sep 13, 2024
Volunteer Owensboro featuring David Fogle, owner of Computer Dave!
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...
Sep 13, 2024
97X Rocking & Adulting featuring Shane Satterfield & Katelyn Gipe with Shane Satterfield State Farm Insurance!
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...
Sep 11, 2024