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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Burger Week 2026 will run from Thursday, Mar. 5 to Saturday, Mar. 14 as local restaurants compete with $8 specialty burgers & Visit Owensboro is recruiting entries with a deadline of Monday, Feb. 16. WOMI Owensboro
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Holly Jolly, a Christmas comedy, will film in downtown Henderson starting Jan. 29 and run for one week across Henderson and Owensboro. The production seeks local extras, so interested residents may email [email protected] for more information. WOMI Owensboro
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky law fines and may jail drivers who litter from vehicles with penalties up to $500 and 12 months jail, while Daviess County now requires newspapers to be left on porches (or delivered properly) to avoid local ordinance fines. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved over $1.5 million for rural and farm projects on January 16 to boost local agriculture — Owensboro Farmers Market received $45,000 for a commercial kitchen as other counties got funds for equipment and facility upgrades. 44 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky experts from the University of Kentucky and state agencies warn livestock owners that New World screwworms, once eradicated by sterilization techniques, could soon return as reports emerge from Mexico and Central America. The pests, currently about 200 miles away, burrow into animal flesh and may cause severe damage. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Meijer has recalled 38,043 gallons of its Steam Distilled Water after a black substance was found in one-gallon jugs sold across several states. Owensboro consumers should check for a red cap and a best-by date of Oct. 4 and return any affected products to the store. WOMI Owensboro
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Dial M for Murder
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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