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Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Bradley auction has been organized to benefit Catholic High in Owensboro, with proceeds aimed at supporting school programs. More details on the auction's location and time will be released soon. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ The William Natcher Bridge opened on Oct. 21, 2002, and quickly became a vital route for daily trips across the Ohio River — cutting travel time to Holiday World when the blue bridge was closed. Locals have relied on it for 24 years as an essential link in our transportation network. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Bootlegger’s Ball celebrates 20 years of support for CrossRoads Food Pantry and Emergency Shelter as it takes place Saturday, March 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Green River Distilling Co.; tickets will soon go on sale to help provide food and shelter for women and children. WOMI Owensboro
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Governor Beshear confirmed 12 weather-related deaths—including a 32-year-old woman in Fayette County—and announced the reopening of a $10,000 relief fund for affected families as crews work to clear roads and restore power for over 12,000 residents amid dangerously low temperatures. WDRB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After last weekend's winter storm, hardware stores statewide are low on salt+ice melt, with Great Lakes Ace Hardware in Jessamine County sold out and new deliveries expected in one to two weeks; local shoppers should check with their stores for updates. WAVE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mix Tape Mania Trivia Night, hosted by The Center for Owensnoro-Daviess County, is on Friday, March 13 at 6 p.m. at Brew Bridge in downtown and will include music trivia rounds, karaoke battles, and heavy appetizers for $500 per table (for eight). WOMI Owensboro
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro officials confirmed that Swedish Match will impact 48 back-office roles at its satellite office without prior notice, and Daviess County will assist affected employees through workforce agencies. Officials noted that production roles remain unaffected as the company continues its long-term local investment. The Owensboro Times
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