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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Portrait Project celebrates local faces by featuring a portrait every 2-3 weeks on social media and at popular venues, highlighting community members like Hunter to build local connection (volunteer contributions welcome). WOMI Owensboro
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Raleigh Shelton (a dedicated bowler) signed with Midway University to continue her bowling career and pursue nursing. Joining as a sophomore, she helped her team reach Regionals three times and plans to stay close to home during the season. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Kentucky lawmakers have introduced House Bill 88 (filed by Rep. T.J. Roberts) to enroll the state in a federal school choice program; the bill would shift enrollment power from Gov. Beshear to the state Auditor and allow donations of $1,700 to help families earning below 300% of the median income. WDRB
- ➤ Independence Bank celebrated 25 years of awarding over $1.9M to Kentucky students—its scholarship program is accepting applications from Monday, Jan. 12 through Feb. 24 and will host a reception in Owensboro this spring. 44 News
- ➤ Kentucky Wesleyan College announced five new MBA specializations designed to prepare ethical and thoughtful leaders for critical roles + the update aims to offer enhanced career paths for business students. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senate candidate Daniel Cameron met with local supporters today at Mister B’s to share his views on economic, health and immigration issues, and he will continue his campaign tour across Kentucky. 14 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is holding a mobile blood drive today at Beaver Dam Elementary from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. while its regular location remains closed this week. 44 News
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7:30-9:30 p.m. — Trinity Centre — Ticketed event — Watch the gripping tale of jealousy and revenge unfold in this classic thriller.
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