Good morning, Owensboro.

Girl Scouts cookie season is in full swing as local troops sell cookies to raise funds for community service projects (including self-care bags for cancer center patients and events at assisted living homes).

Buyers can treat themselves while supporting these local efforts.

The Other Side of Service with Basham radio show launched on Jan.

3 on 101.3 KNews — it airs Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and featured real conversations with veterans and local service groups.

Yesterday, a fire damaged the St. Stephen Cathedral parish office when firefighters arrived at 12:39 a.m. and controlled the blaze by 1:03 a.m. with no injuries, and the church closed the office while staff assessed the damage and planned insurance reviews (the adjacent cathedral and diocesan buildings were not affected).

Whitesville Community Credit Union is merging with Modern Employees Federal Credit Union to expand into Owensboro with new banking services and a planned renovation; the operational transition is expected by the end of March + staff will continue with one new part-time teller likely joining.

Gary Murphy announced plans to develop a 43-acre business park on Owensboro’s west side — a project set to boost local business.

The 9th Annual Owensboro Lip Sync Battle energized the crowd at the Convention Center Saturday night while raising record funds for Puzzle Pieces.

Local performers impressed with standout moments — exemplifying connection and inclusion — during the memorable fundraiser.

Musick Studios competed in Chicago from Jan.

9 to Jan. 11, showcasing 41 performances as local Daviess County families cheered on the dancers, including a milestone duo debut by a studio member's daughter, and earned multiple awards at the Press Play Competition.

The Owensboro Riverport Authority received a $1.12M grant (part of the KIASI program) to expand rail access and boost safety and efficiency for local industries.

Construction will begin in summer 2026 to pave 26,500 sqft for a new access road and create a truck loading area.

The DCHS Dance Team won its first double state title at the KHSAA competition this weekend—taking first place in Large Hip Hop and Game Day—and will compete at nationals in Orlando on Feb.

12.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati announced nearly $52 million in Affordable Housing Program grants for 30 projects across the region.

In Owensboro, The Purpose Place received $1.5 million via Field & Main Bank to create 44 rental units for households earning 80% or less of the median income.

Neil Hayden reached 170 wins on Jan.

6 at Daviess County, moving him into second all-time (overtaking Mike West) as his team started the season 14-3 and aims for a deep playoff run.

The Kentucky All A Classic State Basketball Championship will take place in Owensboro from January 21 to 25 at the Sportscenter — the tournament gives smaller schools a chance to compete with boys’ and girls’ teams starting at 8:30 a.m. on January 21 and concluding on January 25.

Apollo defeated Owensboro 67-43 as Landon Henning scored 19 points + recorded a school record six dunks.

Owensboro will host Breckinridge County tonight while Apollo travels to Muhlenberg County.