Saturday, January 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce's 2025 celebration recognized key contributors to the community's economy and culture, drawing over 800 attendees. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Residents of Owensboro and Daviess County share humorous warnings of large potholes as the article explains why potholes occur post-winter, how to prevent and report damage, and the process to file a claim with the state. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ The Junior League of Owensboro is hosting a Free Laundry Day event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to support community members by offering free laundry services, supplies, and snacks. 44 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A collision in Owensboro, Kentucky, resulted in one fatality when a driver going west on West 2nd Street collided with another vehicle moving south. 44 News
- ➤ Owensboro Police are investigating an injury accident causing the closure of the 2nd Street and Ewing Road intersection, with officials advising public to seek alternative routes. TriStateHomepage.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Joey Rust was arrested in Owensboro, KY, on four counts of possessing child pornography following an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. 44 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jeremiah Goldsberry, a freshman at Apollo High School, developed an innovative solution to organize Monopoly game pieces, showcasing his engineering skills. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Board of Commissioners will convene for a meeting on January 21, 2025, at City Hall, with options to follow live online. City of Owensboro
PERSONAL FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Auto insurance costs are expected to hit record highs ($2,101/year on average) in 2025—shop around now with Money’s Best Car Insurance list to find discounts in Owensboro and keep your premiums down. Money
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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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Girls Day Out Shopping Event
A shopping event featuring a variety of vendors, door prizes, and lunch options at the Owensboro Convention Center.
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