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Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saving Paws Animal Rescue of Kentucky introduced SPARKY Pet Pantry to offer pet food, litter and supplies for pet owners in need — residents may apply online via a QR code or at sparkyrescue.com for help from local partners Marilyn and William Young Foundation and Beverly’s Hearty Slice. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ A new locally produced radio show called 'Other Side of Service with Basham' will launch this Saturday at 7-10 a.m. on 101.3 KNews—hosted by U.S. Army veteran Brian Basham, who will interview local veterans and community partners to share life after service. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Owensboro’s 2026 event guide offers fun for everyone — featuring Puzzle Pieces Lip Sync Battle, Vicki Lawrence’s two-woman show on Jan. 20, WBKR St. Jude Radiothon in February, the Air Show in September, and community favorites like Burger Week and PorchFest OBKY. WOMI Owensboro
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Owensboro online store called Be Here Now offers handcrafted crystals, candles, and home décor for spiritual well-being—it launched last June on Shopify and Depop (and the owner plans to open a physical location next year). The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro native Matthew Atherton Baber earned full membership in the prestigious Garden Media Guild last year — a top group for garden experts — and now teaches international floristry classes while planning to expand his flower school and atelier. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Owensboro Dance Theatre invites boys and girls aged 6 to 13 to audition for its spring production 'In Concert Featuring The Wizard of Oz…Reimagined' on Jan. 6 from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at Johnson’s Dance Studio (2705 Breckenridge Street), with selected performers joining a choreography weekend Jan. 22-25. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new report finds that while the holidays bring family gatherings and festive traditions, many seniors in Owensboro face quiet isolation when celebrations end. Health advocates plan to offer local support and resources soon (an effort to help older adults reconnect after the season). Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Gene's Health Food Store on Moseley Street celebrated 45 years of serving clean foods + innovative café dishes and a range of organic products. The local store remains committed to community health and will expand its menu as young customers increasingly embrace clean eating. The Owensboro Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Redfin reports Owensboro’s 2025 housing market saw 104 monthly home sales — with a median price of $235,953 and limited inventory keeping prices high; they expect affordability to gradually improve in 2026 as the market recovery continues. 44 News
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