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Kentucky Proud market coming to Owensboro

Submitted by Jonathan McEmber on Wednesday, May 15th, 9:47 pm

OWENSBORO, KY (WFIE)- Home grown produce to arts and crafts will all be available at a business coming to Owensboro.

Maria Kelly says five years ago she shared a dream with a friend about opening up her own business in downtown Owensboro. Through hard work, prayer, and determination she is making that dream a reality.

"When we thought about people living downtown and we thought what was missing...we knew a market need to be there," said Maria Kelly, Nona's Downtown Market Owner.

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KWC offers freshmen four-year graduation guarantee

Submitted by Kara Mattingly on Wednesday, May 15th, 9:15 pm
KWC offers freshmen four-year graduation guarantee

 

Kentucky Wesleyan College is so confident students will graduate in four years that the school is offering to pay for an extra year, if necessary, to make it happen.

The Owensboro College is marketing its four-year graduation guarantee to incoming freshmen. Follow the school's guidelines and you'll get that degree in four years.

There's also a money-saving three-year degree program.

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Started a business? Want to? Seminar can help

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 3:18pm
Started a business? Want to? Seminar can help

 

The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development will present ‘Kentucky: Here We Grow Business,’ a free seminar for entrepreneurs, at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21st, at the GRADD office (300 GRADD Way, Owensboro).

Part of a 15-stop tour across the Commonwealth, this event is designed to educate current and prospective small business owners on resources available to help them start, grow and sustain their businesses.

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Daviess County foster parents to be honored at state event

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 2:48pm
Daviess County foster parents to be honored at state event

 

Foster families from across the state including two from Daviess County will be honored at a Foster Care Appreciation Month reception in Frankfort on Thursday, May 16.

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), the state agency that oversees the public foster care program, will present the parents with Excellence in Service Awards.

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Daviess Co. Sheriff's Office takes steps to promote safe driving during summer

Submitted by Sean Edmondson on Wednesday, May 15th, 1:34 pm

DAVIESS CO., KY (WFIE)- With summer just around the corner, the Daviess County Sheriff's Office is taking steps to keep the community safe, especially when it comes to underage drinking and DUI's.

AAs schools start their summer breaks, the sheriff's office wants to remind students and community members that there can be some serious consequences to your actions.

"We're just out there to protect the public and to protect every one of the kids," said Deputy Tyler Free, Daviess County Sheriff's Office.

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O'boro man facing over 1,000 counts of child porn appears in court

Submitted by Janis Demarest on Wednesday, May 15th, 12:15 pm
James C. Payne. Source: Daviess CO., KY Jail

OWENSBORO, KY (WFIE)- A man charged with over 1,000 counts of child porn is arraigned Wednesday morning in District Court.

The bond for 25-year-old James Christopher Payne, was set at $50,000 full cash.

His next court date will be the preliminary hearing and it was set for Wednesday, May 22 at 1 p.m.

Payne remains in the Daviess County Detention Center.

He was arrested on charges related to child exploitation Tuesday after the Kentucky State Police served a search warrant at his Owensboro home.

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Come "sit down" with the DCPS superintendent this morning

Submitted by Alyssa Hansen, Owensboro Reporter
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 6:11am

DAVIESS COUNTY, KY (WFIE)- Daviess County Public Schools Superintendent Owens Saylor is holding his latest community meeting for parents and others.

Today's opportunity to "Sit Down with Saylor is happening this morning at Jay Dee's Restaurant on Breckenridge Street.

The community is invited to come share questions, concerns, and more about the Daviess County Public Schools.

These sessions take place once a month in different areas throughout the county to give people the chance to meet with Saylor.

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