Several flooded areas of Smothers Park have forced Owensboro city officials to close the area, until further notice.

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 ...

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