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Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary to Retire

May 18, 2013 office of Gov. Steve Beshear
FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/18/13) – Governor Steve Beshear announced today that Marcheta Sparrow will retire May 31 from her post as Secretary of Tourism, Arts and Heritage. “Secretary Sparrow has done a…
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Local Businessman is Chamber’s Ambassador of the Month for May

May 18, 2013
OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/18/13) – (Editor’s note: This article is the first in a new series of SurfKY News articles highlighting Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce… Read More...

Photo of the Week - A Step Back in Time

May 18, 2013
KENTUCKY (5/18/13) - This week SurfKY News is featuring a photo presented by Amber Mena of Hopkins County. Read More...

CDC Warns Public of Feces Contamination in Pools

May 18, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. (5/17/13) – A study of public pools done during last summer’s swim season found that feces are frequently introduced into pool water by… Read More...

What is Today – May 17, 2013

May 17, 2013
KENTUCKY (5/17/13) – This is your daily update of what has happened on this day in history. The first merry-go-round was presented at a fair 393 years ago… Read More...

Birthdays, Anniversaries and More – May 17-24

May 17, 2013
KENTUCKY (5/17/13) – SurfKY News is honored to congratulate the following individuals for Birthdays, Anniversaries, achievements, and much more. Happy… Read More...

DCHS Orchestra Plans Concert

May 17, 2013
OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/10/13) – The Daviess County High School Orchestra is prepping for its final concert of the year. This year’s Orchestra includes students from… Read More...

Emerge Owensboro Celebrates Graduation Ceremony

May 17, 2013
OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/17/13) – Twenty nine business leaders graduated in front of more than 100 community members on Thursday, May 16, from the Emerge Owensboro… Read More...

WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE – Fifty/Fifty Weekend throughout Western Kentucky

May 17, 2013
FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/17/13) – Western Kentucky Residents are undecided for weekend plans due to a very unpredictable weather situation. Today, Friday, May 17,… Read More...

Rural King Recalls Deer Corn Due to Possible Health Risk

May 17, 2013
FRANKFORT, Ky. (5/17/13) – Rural King Distributing of Mattoon, IL is recalling 205 tons of Deer Corn, because it has the potential to be contaminated with… Read More...

Christian Kids Awarded for Journalism Achievements

May 17, 2013
OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/17/13) – On Thursday, May 16, SurfKY Region 2 News Director J.L. Graham was honored to visit the students of Majesty Christian Academy in… Read More...

WK Outdoors – Fishing the Kentucky River

May 17, 2013
WESTERN KY (5/17/13) – It flows through the heart of Kentucky for some 255 miles from the confluence of the North and South forks at Beattyville to the Ohio… Read More...

‘Echoes of Elmwood’ Production Planned

May 16, 2013
OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/16/13) – The Campbell Club is partnering with the Museum of Science and History as part of the Echoes of Elmwood premiere performances. Chef… Read More...

KCTCS Board of Directors Hires New President for Southeast Campus

May 16, 2013
OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/16/13) – Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) President Michael B. McCall announced today the appointment of Dr. F. Lynn… Read More...

New Coalition Forms to Challenge Big Rivers’ Proposed Rate Hikes

May 16, 2013
OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/16/13) – A new coalition launched today to speak out in favor of fair and reasonable utility rates for western Kentucky electricity… Read More...

Daviess County Relay for Life Gears up for Annual Walk at Diamond Lake Resort

May 16, 2013
OWENSBORO, Ky. (5/16/13) – The local chapter of the American Cancer Society is set to once again host the annual Daviess County Relay for Life. This year’s… Read More...