Ever want to sit down and have coffee with a candidate? The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce is giving voters that chance on May 7. "Coffee with a Candidate" will debut at the Owensboro Convention Center immediately following the Rooster Booster Breakfast that morning. Dave…

A new partnership between two local small businesses is set to bring a unique dessert option to Owensboro, as Hanna Bailey of Doozie Doez prepares to open a self-serve fridge inside Crazy Me Gifts and Apparel. Bailey said the concept allows her to offer many…

Retired Lt. Gen. Steven L. Basham told local business leaders Thursday morning that success — whether in military operations or economic development — depends on teamwork, preparation, and a willingness to take risks. Basham, a retired U.S. Air Force officer who logged more than 3,400…

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce says it is introducing a new event designed to help voters become more familiar with candidates running for office in Daviess County.  Officials say “Coffee with a Candidate” will debut on May 7 at the Owensboro…

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce is launching a new event to help voters meet candidates running for office in Daviess County. Coffee with a Candidate will debut on May 7th at the Owensboro Convention Center, immediately following the conclusion of…

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari have received nine nominations across six categories in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Public voting is open now to determine the winners. The nominations were selected by a panel of editors and industry experts, park officials said. Holiday…

Dr. Wanda Figueroa-Peralta has touched the lives of many during her tenure as president and CEO of RiverValley Behavioral Health. On Tuesday afternoon, the impact Figueroa-Peralta has had on the community was recognized, as she was named the 2026 ATHENA Award winner during the annual…

A national commercial restoration and construction company continues to build its presence in Owensboro after first arriving in response to a major hailstorm in early 2025. BlueTeam, a U.S.-based provider specializing in commercial restoration, construction, and roofing, entered the local market following storm damage that…

A Webster County native who found success in the roofing industry in Texas has returned to western Kentucky to launch a new business that is quickly expanding across the region. Jake Gibson founded Roof Angel about eight months ago and has already grown the company…

UniFirst says its commitment to Owensboro remains unchanged following the announcement that Cintas Corp. plans to acquire the company in a $5.5 billion deal, and as local leaders say they are watching closely to see what the move could mean for the company’s large local…