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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 underground utilities. Motorists will be directed to use the designated “left turn only” lane for all directions, including proceeding straight onto KY 3143. This traffic adjustment is scheduled to remain in place until Wednesday, December 13.

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

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 involved a juvenile victim under the age of 12 years old. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are possible.

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 Public Events, expressed his enthusiasm, highlighting the city's reputation in the air show circuit. Already, Owensboro is preparing to introduce a brand new event in the fall of 2025, promising an extraordinary experience. Full details of this upcoming event are expected in early January.

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 reason for the lower voter turnout was people were uninspired to make their voice heard.

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. This move is anticipated to have a meaningful impact, not only by providing employment but also by enhancing the skill set of the workforce through expanded technical education programs. Governor Andy Beshear emphasized the critical role of dedicated workers in making such expansions possible, highlighting a brighter economic future for the region.

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 also enhances efficiency and sustainability while improving the quality of automotive finishes. The new technologies reportedly are part of a 922-million-dollar investment in operations at the plant, which currently employs about ten-thousand workers.

The Owensboro Police Department is looking for leads in a shooting case from Christmas Eve. On December 24

In recent developments, 19-year-old Dailand Bailey has been arrested in connection to a shooting incident that occurred in June 2023 on East Virginia Street in Evansville. Bailey, who was taken into custody on Christmas Day, faces murder charges, following an initial warrant for attempted murder. The event unfolded when a woman, having sustained gunshot wounds, arrived at a hospital; it was reported by witnesses that she was attacked while returning from Virginia Food Mart. Authorities have confirmed the discovery of shell casings at the scene which corroborates the witness statements about the shooting.

Flo Rida, the superstar rapper known for chart-topping hits like “Low” and “Right Round,” is set to electrify the stage at The DAM on May 24, 2025.