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The State of Things

Owensboro Mayor Tom Watson and Daviess County Judge-Executive Al Mattingly delivered their state of the community addresses last week. Host Don Wilkins alongside government reporters Austin Ramsey and Jacob Dick discuss the expected — and unexpected — things they said. 

Top 10 Conversation

We're back! After months of technical difficulties, Inquire is back with a conversation among friends and colleagues about the top 10 stories of the year for the readers and the reporters who covered them. Host Don Wilkins, County Government Reporter Jacob Dick and City Government Reporter Austin Ramsey chat about those stories and what they meant. 

A park, a City, a Vision. (Part 2)

Host Don Wilkins discusses the economic impact of development in Owensboro's downtown district. Business reporter Keith Lawrence weighs in. This is the second in a tow-part series.

A park, a City, a Vision. (Part 1)

Downtown Owensboro, Kentucky, complete with Smothers Park and all its ongoing economic development wasn't always that way. Inquire Host Don Wilkins goes back in time with City Reporter Steve Vied to explore what happened, how and why. This is the first in a two-part series.

Prominent Local and a Puzzling Case

Inquire Host Don Wilkins and Jim Mayse review charges that have been filed against Billy Joe Miles, a prominent local farmer and businessman.

Night in Day

In just a matter of days, a rare celestial fluke of nature will take place right in Owensboro's backyard. Host Don Wilkins talks Monday's 2017 Great American Solar Eclipse with local experts.

The Appearance of Improprieties

Inquire Host Don Wilkins discusses open meetings laws in Kentucky and how a pair of reporters tackled an attorney general complaint against the McLean County Joint Planning Commission in July.

Introducing Inquire

Introducing Inquire — a new, weekly podcast that takes you inside the Messenger-Inquirer. Look for a new podcast every Friday at the Messenger-Inquirer or iTunes.