Saturday, February 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Center of Owensboro-Daviess County introduces a Community Resource Mobile Unit to improve access to housing, employment, education, and food security services throughout the region. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Owensboro Neighborhood Alliance Chairpersons will have a meeting on February 3, 2025, at City Hall. City of Owensboro
- ➤ Owensboro is set to welcome a new Indian food truck, Flavors of India, on February 20th, aiming to satisfy local cravings for Indian cuisine. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ The entrance to Plaza Point Drive in Owensboro will be closed for the KY 54 Widening Project to install new storm drains and curb boxes, with reopening scheduled by February 7. 14 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Daviess County Sheriff reported a serious accident at Highway 60 and Hawes Boulevard, involving multiple emergency response teams and road closures for investigation. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ A serious accident involving a semi and a passenger vehicle on Highway 60 at Hawes Boulevard in Owensboro, KY, has resulted in serious injuries and a closure of westbound lanes for 6-8 hours. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vehicle registration renewals for January and February are still required on time despite mail delays due to weather and staffing issues at the USPS sorting facility in Louisville. The Owensboro Times
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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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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10th Annual Eastern S3DA Indoor National Championship
This event features the prestigious S3DA Indoor National Championship where archery students compete for the title of National Indoor Champion in a well-structured tournament format.
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Jim Gaffigan Live at RiverPark Center
Comedian Jim Gaffigan will perform live at the RiverPark Center in Owensboro.
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