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NeSmith seeks to retain City Commission seat

Sharon NeSmith was appointed to the Owensboro City Commission to fill the seat left open after Commissioner Larry Maglinger passed away in late April.

Gov. Beshear presents more than $6.8M for Daviess County

Officials say on Thursday at the Daviess County Courthouse, Governor Andy Beshear presented more than $6.8M in funding to support tourism, economic development, recycling, cybersecurity and more. “Our people are always our best investment. Kentuckians deserve every opportunity and resource imaginable right in their hometowns – and we’re working to make sure that’s the reality,” said Gov. Beshear. “Today’s awards will attract new businesses and jobs here, drive tourism to this amazing region and improve the lives of families across the county.”

State jailers convention returning to Owensboro

The Kentucky Jailers Association hasn’t held a convention in Owensboro for almost two decades, but will be returning to the city next week.

City estimates 60,000 attended Air Show weekend

The Owensboro Air Show packed people into downtown Saturday and Sunday, as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and other performers brought an estimated 60,000 people to the city riverfront, while