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Inquire host Don Wilkins and Messenger-Inquirer reporter Bobbie Hayse talk with Bill Thompson and Morgan Palmiter, the two original Daviess County Sheriff's investigators in the cold case of the three men found murdered inside a van in 2008. The two investigators are now retired and the case remains open.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks to one of the slain men's sisters about what she recalls about the disappearance in 1998 and then police finding the remains 10 years later inside a van that had been submerged in a lake in southern Daviess County. Twenty-two years after the men initially went missing, the case is still unsolved.

Inquire host Don Wilkins and Messenger-Inquirer reporter Bobbie Hayse introduce a 22-year-old cold case of three Ohio County men who went missing in 1998 and were found 10 years later inside a van submerged in a southern Daviess County lake. Their murders remain unsolved.

Messenger-Inquirer reporter Christie Netherton talks with Tayvis Akpan who is known around Owensboro as "the Dancing Man." In this episode, Tayvis talks about why he dances and what he thinks about the attention he's received from it.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks to state apiarist Tammy Potter about the chances of the "Murder Hornets" spreading to Kentucky.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with Daviess County Jailer Art Maglinger about the steps he and his staff are taking to avoid a major COVID-19 outbreak inside the Daviess County Detention Center that was housing more than 700 inmates before the pandemic.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks to Owensboro native Kevin Eans about living in New Rochelle, which was one of the first COVID-19 hotspots in the United States.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with Owensboro native Mick Jeffries about creating a virtual children's show in an effort to make something positive out of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with Jon Garrett, editor of The Messenger newspaper in Madisonville, about how Hopkins County ranks in the top 5 in coronavirus cases despite ranking 23 in the state in total population.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with Dr. Michael Kelley, OHRH chief medical officer, about 8 staff members who tested positive for the coronavirus and how the hospital is coping in the midst of the virus.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with Owensboro native Justin Whittinghill who now lives in Japan. The two talk about how the COVID-19 hasn't escalated there as it has in the United States and other parts of the world.

Inquire host Don Wilkins covers student feeding site at Owensboro High School and talks with Messenger-Inquirer health reporter Renee Beasley Jones about her coverage.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with Clay Horton, health director of the Green River District Health Department, about the coronavirus.

Inquire host Don Wilkins discusses the approaching fairness vote by the Daviess County Fiscal Court with Messenger-Inquirer reporter Renee Beasley Jones.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks to Messenger-Inquirer education reporter Bobbie Hayse and cops reporter Jim Mayse about the Daviess County Public School District's decision to establish its own police department.

Messenger-Inquirer arts and entertainment reporter Bobbie Hayse shares the story of Carl Davis who has been the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra's stage manager for nearly a half century.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks to M-I county government reporter Jacob Mulliken about a new development in the $69 million lawsuit involving a local hemp processor.

Inquire host Don Wilkins and Messenger-Inquirer county government reporter Jacob Mulliken discuss the troubles of hemp and how growers have been unable to sell their crops from 2019.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with new Owensboro city government reporter Trey Crumbie about two large projects — the demolition of Gabe's Tower and the relighting of the downtown Blue Bridge.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with Billy Pfeiffer about his drug recovery journey and how it inspired him to open the region's first sober bar.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with Owensboro resident Julius Maddox who broke the world record raw bench press on Aug. 31.  

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with Joe Welsh who is approaching the 10th anniversary of his felony drug arrest and how Kentucky law doesn't allow for Class C felons to apply for expungement despite working for the past decade to atone.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with brothers Rodney and Tony Newton who have created their own podcast called "The Criminal Minded." Their podcast largely focuses on Tony Newton's life in and out of prison and how he's trying to turn his life around through recovery.

Inquire host Don Wilkins discusses the stunning annexation reversal of Daviess County school properties by the Owensboro City Commission. He's joined by city government reporter Austin Ramsey.

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with ROMP musicians such as Jake Workman, guitarist for Ricky Skaggs, and Jenni Lyn Gardner, mandolin player for Della Mae. He also talks with campers and others who were part of this year's ROMP experience.

Host Don Wilkins talks with M-I crime reporter Jim Mayse about the six murders in six months and what's turning into a violent trend. Also on the show is Adrew Boggess who is the public information officer for the Owensboro Police Department.

Host Don Wilkins and M-I city government reporter Austin Ramsey discuss the city's proposed forcible annexation of Daviess County Public Schools' properties.

Inquire host Don Wilkins and Messenger-Inquirer city government reporter Austin Ramsey discuss the dispute over an ambulance contract that has put the county and Owensboro Health Regional Hospital at odds.

Host Don Wilkins and Messenger-Inquirer sports writer Mark Mathis talk about the Derby experience and what horses they like for this year's Derby.  

In part 2 of our Fighting Addiction series, Don Wilkins discusses the Green River District Health Department's recently adopted needle exchange program. 

In Part 1 of our Fighting Addiction series, Don Wilkins talks with a recovering heroin addict and the Friends of Sinners executive director. 

Don Wilkins talks with M-I reporters Bobbie Hayse, Austin Ramsey and James Mayse about being journalists amidst a so-called fake news climate. 

Inquire host Don Wilkins talks with Chuck Clark, director of WKU's student publications, about challenges journalists face today and young journalists are being prepared while journalism school.

Don Wilkins talks with cops reporter James Mayse about the October shooting involving an Owensboro Police Department officer. 

Don Wilkins talks with city government reporter Austin Ramsey about the city's newest rehabilitation project. 

Don Wilkins covers DJ Johnson's decision to withdraw from the 13th District race. 

Don Wilkins continues his discussion with area independent filmmakers, PJ Starks and Eric Huskisson. 

Don Wilkins sits down with local filmmakers PJ Starks and Eric Huskisson about their past, current, and future independent film projects. 

Don Wilkins talks with city government reporter Austin Ramsey about the RiverPark Center, how it was founded and what its future looks like. 

Inquire will return in Mid-January will all new episodes.

Diabetes caused Sheryl Lott to go blind later in life. She shares the emotional and physical process, along with how her guide dog Pepsi and a local support group have helped her adjust to her new life without sight.

Host Don Wilkins talks to Rick Boggess, a visually impaired educator, about living without sight, teaching and local support organizations.

Don Wilkins talks with Daviess County Clerk David "Oz" Osborne about how he came into his position, and his upcoming retirement plans. 

Don Wilkins talks with two Goodfellows board members about the club's history, and what it means for the children of Owensboro and Daviess County 

Don Wilkins talks with M-I city government reporter Austin Ramsey about the City's consideration of allowing open alcoholic containers downtown. 

Don Wilkins and M-I county government reporter Jacob Dick discuss the 13th District House race that proved every vote does matter. 

Don Wilkins talks about the importance of Veterans Day with Cathy Mullins, director of Kentucky Remembers.

Don Wilkins talks with M-I county government reporter Jacob Dick about the Remember in November movement. 

Don Wilkins talks with Adam Edelen, former Auditor of Public Accounts, about being a Democrat in a red state, and Edelen's potential run for governor. 

Don Wilkins and Jacob Dick talk with features editor Steve Vied who will be retiring in early December after 41 years at the paper. 

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.