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Owensboro
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Project Volunteer TV launches The Kindness Kid to spotlight young volunteers who make a difference across Kentucky and Indiana; episodes air on NRB TV on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and WKU TV on Mondays at 8:30 p.m. and nominations are open via email + invite youth to share their stories. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Gray Sky Music is marking 30 years in Owensboro as it continues to produce award-winning jingles and community projects. Founded by Matt Gray in 1996, the studio has become a creative hub for local music, ads, and charity events (including live performances that support neighbors). The Owensboro Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Red Swing Coffee has closed its downtown location and will reopen Monday, Feb. 2 at 1416 Breckenridge Street — offering a new layout, menu, and parking to address space challenges. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Trevor Hutchins and Misty Westerfield took over Windy Hollow Raceway Park on Jan. 30 after announcing the sale at Windy Hollow Biscuit House. Hutchins, a lifelong fan, plans upgrades (new bleachers, press boxes and suites) that will boost the track. The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Despite frigid weather & lingering snow from Winter Storm Fern, musicians from across the country attended a jam session at downtown Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame on Saturday. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Dinosaur World Live, winner of the 2024 Olivier Award for Best Family Entertainment, will perform at RiverPark Center at 6 p.m. on Feb. 10 for audiences ages 3 and up. The interactive show features large-scale puppetry with dinosaurs (including a Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops) and concludes with a meet-and-greet. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky Wesleyan College’s online bachelor's program climbed from 221st to 89th in U.S. News & World Report rankings, making it the top private online program with students in 15 states. The college emphasizes personalized support for military and remote learners. The Owensboro Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, extended subfreezing temperatures froze parts of the Ohio River near the English Park boat ramp and Smothers Park — drifting slabs of ice slowly moved with the current. The Owensboro Times
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