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Owensboro
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pure Barre Owensboro marks 12 years with new owner Natalie Johnson — a former instructor and first-grade teacher — who took over in October at the studio in Wesleyan Park Plaza, offering four workout formats and a January promotion for newcomers to try all classes. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County Fiscal Court will allocate ($300k) from transient room tax revenues to support RiverPark Center's operating shortfall (2025-26) as local shows and arts programs prepare for new seasons, with formal approval expected by spring. The Owensboro Times
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Gateway Commons is expanding with new tenants including Publix set to open in early spring and Kroger Marketplace before year’s end, while Dunkin’ and several other brands prepare to join the growing retail center off KY 54 — Gulfstream Development noted more leases are still in negotiation. The Owensboro Times
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