The Ohio River is overtaking Smothers Park in downtown Owensboro. Crews have been busy preparing for days. Now their goal is ...

We took more photos Wednesday, showing the latest on flooding at Smothers Park. A portion of Veterans Boulevard remains ...

Veterans Boulevard between Frederica Street and Allen Street is temporarily closed due to high water. The closure will be in ...

In Owensboro, the Ohio River is still rising and is now spilling over into streets and forcing major changes downtown.

Workers were fencing off Smothers Park and blocking Veterans Boulevard between the RiverPark Center and the V.F.W. post with metal barriers and “road closed” signs. “We are going to close ...

According to Owensboro officials, the affected area includes the section of the park west of Allen Street to Frederica Street, including the Lazy Dayz Playground, the fountains and the concession ...

City street crews began sandbagging in Smothers Park Friday, in anticipation of the Ohio River hitting flood stage Saturday, as the week of record rainfall was forecast to push rivers out of their ...

The Ohio River remains elevated Wednesday with water levels continuing to rise on Owensboro’s riverfront. Veterans Boulevard ...

The rising Ohio River finally entered Smothers Park in downtown Owensboro Tuesday morning. The event had been expected. City crews began sandbagging around the fountain and water features of the park ...