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Over the weekend, a 12 year-old was killed by a police officer in Cleveland. The 12 year-old was brandishing a replica handgun and was shot while being approached by the officer. This tragic event could have been avoided and the Evansville Police Department wants to make sure this does not happen here.

PLEASE, especially those of us who are parents, take the time to read this statement made by the EPD... It could save a life.

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The Christmas Wish office will officially open in a week on Monday, December 1st in Towne Square Mall in Owensboro, but the letters are already rolling in. We want to make sure that everyone who needs a jolly little helper this year gets the help needed. If you or someone you know will need the help of CW this season, now is the time to get your letter in. 

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I don't know about you, but I've been enjoying spending well under $3 a gallon for gasoline, of late. I think I saw $2.71 on some sign on the way into work. I dig it.

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Effective today, smoking is banned in state-owned properties in the state of Kentucky.  The Commonwealth has the highest rate of adult smokers in the nation and the sixth highest youth smoking rate.  And, now, lawmakers have done something about it.

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Here's the official movie trailer for The Duff!  "The Duff", by the way, stands for "the designated ugly fat friend."  The movie is based on a novel written by McLean County High School graduate Kody Keplinger.

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"Did anyone see who was driving that truck?" the Kansas Jayhawks might have said tonight after getting crushed by the Kentucky Wildcats 72-40 in game two of the State Farm Champions Classic in Indianapolis. The funny thing is, UK's offense was just okay at a 43% shooting clip.

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I think the platoon system is a nice idea. But I feel that, more than anything, it simply represents what a deep team Kentucky has. You'd have to have EVERYTHING go exactly your way to do five-in/five-out during the entire length of a game.

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Rough River Dam State Resort Park Presents the 4th Annual All Wrapped Up Gift & Craft Show 2014! The Holidays are right around the corner and this event is a great place to kick-start your shopping! The event is November 15th - 16th at the Rough River Dam State Resort in Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

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* The deadline has passed to submit your Christmas Wish letter for 2014.*

It's time again for the 38th annual WBKR WOMI Telecom Pioneers Christmas Wish program! We want to make sure that every child gets a visit from Santa this year and we'll need your help to do that. The Christmas Wish office will officially open December 1st in Towne Square Mall in Owensboro, but we are now accepting letters requesting help this Holiday season.

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We're all sick of it. Sick of the TV commercials, the radio ads, the countless political mailers that just never end. Blue or red, we are over it. I'm not sure when the political world became so hateful, but, I can't remember a time when it was friendly.  Why are political campaigns so negative? I for sure don't get it. And, it's annoying. (That's the nicest word I'm allowed to use without getting in trouble from  my boss.)

If you've ever listened to my Midday Show, you know I'm not afraid to go on a good rant every now and then. So, why not a rant about these nasty political ads? Add some good patriotic music and we're ready!

Go ahead, listen to my take on the negative ads...

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