Saturday, January 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beverly's Hearty Slice provided 10 needy families in Owensboro with packages containing food, toiletries, and vitamins during a second winter storm. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ The Goodfellows Club of Owensboro's annual Christmas roll call campaign raised over $265K to support children in Daviess County year-round. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ The Owensboro Parks & Recreation Advisory Board announces its 2025 meeting schedule with sessions on January 15, May 14, and September 17 at the Administrative Center. City of Owensboro
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An overturned vehicle is blocking East 4th Street in Owensboro with no injuries reported, causing traffic detours and requiring several hours for pole repair. TriStateHomepage.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visit Owensboro has launched a new interactive feature on its website showcasing the rich history of bourbon in Daviess County, utilizing local experts and historical research. 44 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Hocker family is considering selling Wesleyan Park Plaza, a significant Owensboro commercial development, through market testing with Marcus & Millichap. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Gov. Andy Beshear announced a collective $2 million in funding from the Regional Marketing and Matching Funds Program to 87 tourism organizations across Kentucky to support the state's $13.8 billion tourism industry. The Owensboro Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Metropolitan Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved amendments for solar farm development in Daviess County to protect agricultural land and enforce stricter decommissioning policies. The Owensboro Times
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Time’s almost up. Amazon’s Prime Day sale wraps up today, July 11, at midnight. These are the deepest discounts we’re adding to our cart before they’re gone tomorrow: $60 off the AncestryDNA Test Kit, 50% off this Wi-Fi range extender, and $150 off the Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones. The Buy
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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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