In February, Sen. Mitch McConnell presented Owensboro officials with a ceremonial $5 million check to pay for construction of the city’s Riverwall; however, that was last time city saw any money from the federal grant. The money was given to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and has yet to find its way to Owensboro.

More information: Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer: Riverwall project may be delayed; $5 million in promised federal funding has yet to show up (June 7, 2005)