Good morning, Owensboro.

The Daviess County Sheriff's Office honored more than 180 deputies and staff at its annual awards banquet + Deputy Preston Schilke was recognized for his life-saving actions after a motorcycle crash, while Deputy Ed Hoskins was celebrated for 60 years in service.

HER Owensboro invites community members to its first Swap & Serve event at The Party Space Place on Jan.

24 from noon to 2 p.m. Locals can sign up to donate or shop for free gently used clothing & accessories.

Hartford & Beaver Dam in Ohio County were named among Kentucky's top five safest cities for 2025, with Hartford ranking 2nd and Beaver Dam 4th.

These rankings came as property crime concerns rose statewide and highlighted strong local neighborhoods.

City officials unveiled the name of the $18 million indoor sportsplex Tuesday afternoon, saying it will bring sports teams and revenue to town.

CDC data shows the flu is at its highest level in 25 years and local health officials warn that cases may spike as schools resume later this week.

Owensboro Health has already limited hospital visits to protect vulnerable patients.

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is tightening visitor access amid rising respiratory virus admissions; officials advise that anyone with a fever, cough, or sore throat and children under 18 should avoid visiting, and all visitors must wear masks until the health risk subsides.

Owensboro is preparing to open the Bluegrass Fieldhouse (88,000 sqft), a new indoor sports facility at 323 Cedar St, which is under construction and set to open in June.

The center will host local and regional tournaments.