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O'boro EDC looking for new President/CEO after Nick Brake made OPS superintendent

OWENSBORO, KY (WFIE)- The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors approved a formal process to begin the search for a new President/CEO to replace Nick Brake, who will become the Superintendent of the Owensboro Public Schools on July 1.

In the interim period Madison Silvert, the current Executive Vice President of the EDC, will step in as acting CEO upon Brake's departure July 1 until a new President is named. Silvert is eligible to apply for the permanent CEO position.

Officers will honor those who have fallen tonight in O'boro

OWENSBORO, KY (WFIE)- The Tri-State's continuing to remember fallen law enforcement officers with a special service in Owensboro.

The 28th annual Police Memorial Service will take place at Immaculate Church on Christie Place at 7 p.m.

This honors fallen law enforcement officers throughout Kentucky and nationwide as well.

It's funded and organized by the Fraternal Order of Police, Owensboro Lodge 16.

Police: Owensboro man robs Hampton Inn

Police: Owensboro man robs Hampton Inn

OWENSBORO, KY (WFIE)- Around 1:30 Thursday morning, the Owensboro Police Department responded to an armed robbery call at the Hampton Inn, located at 615 Salem Drive.

Responding units spoke with the desk clerk, who advised that a male subject entered the business armed with a rifle, and demanded money. After an undisclosed amount of money was given, the subject ran off.

An Owensboro Police Department K-9 unit performed a track of the suspect, which led units to

Kentucky Proud market coming to Owensboro

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.

KWC offers freshmen four-year graduation guarantee

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.

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

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.

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

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.