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Humanizing the Homeless Part 3

In the final episode of the special project on Owensboro's homeless population, Don Wilkins talks to people who partner with local homeless shelters to offer more support, and talks to Health and Human Services Reporter Renee Beasily Jones about how reporters can effectively tackle homelessness and poverty.

Humanizing the Homeless Part 2

In part two of our three-part series on homelessness in Daviess County and Owensboro, Don Wilkins talks with the directors of the Pitino Shelter and St. Benedict's, as well as volunteers. 

Humanizing the Homeless Part 1

In part one of a three-part Messenger-Inquire series on homelessness, Don Wilkins speaks with individuals who live at St. Benedict's Homeless Shelter and the Daniel Pitino Shelter. 

Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Part 2

This is part two of our Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame series. Don Wilkins talks with Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Executive Director Chris Joslin about how he got into bluegrass music, what brought him to Owensboro, and what folks can expect when the new museum and concert hall has its grand opening in October. 

Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Part 1

Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum Executive Director Chris Joslin takes Don Wilkins on a tour of the new facility in downtown Owensboro, which is slated for a grand opening next month. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where we hear more about Joslin himself. 

The changing outlook on hemp

Don Wilkins talks with Messenger-Inquirer county government reporter Jacob Dick and McLean County News reporter and editor Seth Dukes about hemp farmers in the area, and how state and federal regulations regarding the plant may be changing in the future.

The real deal on Real IDs

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with Messenger-Inquirer county government reporter Jacob Dick about Real IDs. 

Changes to Owensboro's HRC

Don Wilkins talks with city government reporter Austin Ramsey about the Owensboro Human Relations Commission seeking a new executive director. 

Rising Rates

Owensboro Municipal Utilities has asked for an over 30 percent water rate increase to help pay for infrastructure projects, including the expansion of one of its water plants. It also asked to borrow over $60 million to pay for the contruction. Host Don Wilkins talks to City Government Reporter Austin Ramsey about why the publical utility is asking for the rate increase and what public reaction as been like since the announcement.

Stadiums on the horizon

Don Wilkins talks with Messenger-Inquirer reporter Bobbie Hayse about the Daviess County Public Schools' two stadium projects coming up in the near future.