Jeff updates expected rainfall; weekend forecast

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 2:34pm

Jeff updates expected rainfall; weekend forecast

14 News Chief Meteorologist Jeff Lyons says a cold front to our west will bring widespread moderate to heavy rainfall over the weekend. Showers and a few imbedded thunderstorms will move into the Tri-State before midnight and will continue through Saturday and Sunday.

Total rainfall of 2-3" appears likely, and this may cause some localized flooding and also prolong flooding conditions along the Wabash and Little Wabash Rivers.

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Rainy days ahead

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 3:41pm

14 News Chief Meteorologist Jeff Lyons says showers and thunderstorms will begin to pop up Thursday night with more widespread rainfall moving in by Friday evening into Saturday.

No severe weather is expected, but a good soaking rain of 2-3" over the next 4 days is likely.

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KSP Post 2 April activity: 910 speeding tickets

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 10:51am

KSP Post 2 April activity: 910 speeding tickets

For the month of April 2013, Kentucky State Police Post 2 reports the following activity:

*Arrested 31 Impaired Drivers

*Issued a Total of 2,113 Citations

*Issued 910 Speeding Citations

*Issued 227 Seatbelt Citations

*Issued 15 Child Restraint Citations

*Issued 745 Courtesy Notices

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Shawneetown Bridge back open after barge hit

Submitted by Sean Edmondson on Thursday, May 2nd, 9:10 am

SHAWNEETOWN, IL (WFIE)- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, says the KY 56/Illinois Route 13 Ohio River Bridge at Shawneetown is back open after a barge hit Thursday morning.

According to the US Coast Guard, the Motor Vessel H.B. Stewart was pushing 15 empty barges when it grazed a pier at 5:38 a.m., Thursday morning.

The impact with the second pier out from the Kentucky side of the river broke several cables holding the tow together. The pilot reported only minor damage to the barges.

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Mowing along KY roadways begins; KTC says be alert

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 10:48am

Mowing along KY roadways begins; KTC says be alert

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reminds you that state highway crews and contract crews have started litter pickup and mowing activities across the region. Motorists are reminded that mowing equipment operators are required to cross travel lanes from time to time as they go about their work. Motorists are reminded that a mowing zone requires the same caution as any other work zone.

Whenever you see a Mowing Zone sign please slow down and be alert.

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10th annual Masters Challenge kicks off soon

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 4:12pm

10th annual Masters Challenge kicks off soon

The 2013 Masters Athletic Challenge will be held May 16 - June 8, and will feature bowling, swimming, tennis, golf, cycling, and track and field.

Formerly known as the Green River Regional Senior Games, this annual event promotes physical fitness and healthy competition among area residents age 50+.

The games kick off in mid-May, with bowling at Diamond Lanes South in Owensboro (Thursday, May 16) and swimming at Owensboro Health’s HealthPark (Saturday, May 18).

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Know someone with Alzheimer's? Free training may help

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 2:00pm

The Green River Area Development District will host two free trainings by the Alzheimer’s Association on Thursday, May 2nd, at the GRADD Office (300 GRADD Way, Owensboro).

The first, “Communicating and Relating,” will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon; and the second, “Activities and Safety at Home,” will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The “Communicating and Relating” workshop will detail the behavioral changes experienced by individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and it will provide caregivers with practical suggestions to deal with these changes.

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