Coronavirus

With infection and death rates rapidly rising due to the COVID-19 pandemic, new mandates and recommendations will begin implementation Friday, November 20th.

Here at WBKR we already know that local businesses are the heartbeat of Owensboro #welovelocal. This is why we're pleased to announce that the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce is bringing back Shop Owensboro with Independence Bank. Here's what you need to know.

The 62 new confirmed cases reported Monday by the Green River District Health Department are the highest number of new daily cases, to date, in Daviess County.

The Green River District Health Department is working hard to protect us in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. These essential workers put their own lives in danger and still do it anyway. It's Thankful Thursday and time to recognize these heroes that hold a special place in our hearts.

President Trump announced that he and his wife, Melania Trump, have tested positive for the coronavirus. Trump shared the news on Twitter early Friday morning.

Kentucky's mask mandate has been extended 30 days. The new executive order goes into effect Monday, September 7th at 5PM.

The COVID-19 pandemic has already caused so many events and festivals to either cancel, reschedule or postpone in the tri-state, and now this. We had a feeling that the Apple Festival would be in jeopardy and we got word today that indeed it would not go on as planned.

Fans are so excited that Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will step on the Opry Stage over Labor Day Weekend. Get ready for a HUGE night of music with this FREE livestream.

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has voted to approve fall high school sports--football, soccer, cross country, and field hockey.

As the COVID-19 pandemic has parents debating whether to send their children to school for in-person pre-K education classes, WalletHub just released its report on 2020's States with the Best & Worst Early Education Systems. Kentucky ranks 1st in share of school districts that offer state pre-K programs.