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Saturday, January 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Glenn Funeral Home is hosting a 'Glenn’s Give & Go' event to collect donations for the Help Office of Owensboro on January 8th. 44 News
- ➤ The 25th anniversary of the Owensboro tornado highlights the resilience and unity of a community that rebuilt after the catastrophic 2000 storm which caused over $70 million in damages but remarkably resulted in no fatalities. The Owensboro Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Daviess County man was arrested on 68 counts of possession and distribution of child pornography. The Owensboro Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro-Daviess County faces major winter storm threats with hazardous ice accumulations, potentially leading to dangerous travel and power outages, says the National Weather Service. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, under Sheriff Brad Youngman, has overhauled policies including new work schedules, pay raises, and relaxed grooming standards to boost deputy morale and enhance recruitment and retention efforts. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ State Rep. DJ Johnson has been appointed as the chair of the Kentucky House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, overseeing key legislative areas including election security and constitutional amendments. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Freedom House, a center focused on helping pregnant women and new mothers overcome drug addiction with their children, announced progress on its new Owensboro location, set to open next winter. The Owensboro Times
PERSONAL FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Auto insurance costs are expected to hit record highs ($2,101/year on average) in 2025—shop around now with Money’s Best Car Insurance list to find discounts in Owensboro and keep your premiums down. Money
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Zoey Beehn scores her 1000th career point as Daviess County and Trinity (Whitesville) win their home basketball games against Bardstown and St. Mary, respectively. The Owensboro Times
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John Hartford Days Celebration at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The event celebrates the life and music of John Hartford with performances, discussions, and workshops featuring a lineup of renowned artists.
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John Hartford Days Celebration at Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
The event features a weekend of festivities honoring John Hartford with performances, discussion panels, workshops, and film screenings by notable artists.
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Carden Super Spectacular Circus in Owensboro
The Carden Super Spectacular Circus offers a vibrant lineup of circus performances set to take place at the Owensboro Sportscenter.
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