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In Owensboro, crews have shut down parts of Veterans Boulevard, as the Ohio River is starting to spill over into Smothers Park.
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High water forces Smothers Park to temporarily close
According to Owensboro officials, the affected area includes the section of the park west of Allen Street to Frederica Street, including the Lazy Dayz Playground, the fountains and the concession ...
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — Officials in Daviess County are continuing to take measures against the ongoing flooding threat. On Tuesday, the City of Owensboro said crews were closing Veterans Boulevard ...
The Ohio River is rising near record levels in Daviess County, cresting at 45 feet Monday evening, prompting flood concerns, ...
Ellis Park & Owensboro Gaming took to social media to announce this, and officials are calling it "out of an abundance of ...
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Owensboro park installation to honor Moneta Sleet Jr.
A new installation in Owensboro will honor a local Pulitzer prize-winning photographer. Six panels showcasing Moneta Sleet Jr ...
Officials with the Daviess County Emergency Management Agency have said they are closing the sandbag operation in Panther ...
The Black Expo’s “Juneteenth on the Ohio River” will return at 4 p.m. June 21 in English Park. This will be OBE’s eighth Juneteenth celebration overall, following its debut program in 2018. Juneteenth ...
Apollo High School scored four runs in the first inning and held off Catholic down the stretch to capture a 5-3 district baseball victory on Tuesday at Chautauqua Park. Jackson Carder and Ryleigh ...
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Ribbon cutting held for new Moreland Park playground
The ribbon has been cut on the new playground at Moreland Park in Owensboro. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday.
Due to forecasted torrential rains, Windy Hollow Speedway has postponed the season opening car show and open practice until Saturday, April 19th 2025. With the season opening practice delayed, Windy ...
While some Kentucky communities have already seen local rivers crest, others have yet to experience worsening weather conditions and floods.