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Owensboro
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Girl Scout Cookies are on sale today from local scouts offering classic flavors like Thin Mint and Caramel Delight and new options like Exploremores. The sale accepts cash, credit, Venmo, and PayPal while keeping revenue in the community. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ A cat lost for two years in Daviess County was reunited with its owners after a shelter scanned its microchip, proving how vital this service is for returning lost pets (No-Kill Rescue). The story highlights the benefit of microchipping for keeping pets safe. WOMI Owensboro
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Beshear confirmed 16 winter storm deaths in Kentucky that include a 75-year-old woman in Adair County and additional fatalities in other counties—the state reopened its relief fund to give each family $10,000 for funeral expenses. WDRB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dinosaurs will soon be on display at River Park Center, offering visitors a chance to explore prehistoric life in a fun and engaging exhibit. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Public Schools remain closed today due to dangerous road conditions & thick snow on residential streets. The closure is NTI Day #7 under state law, with any extra days to be made up later. 14 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Briarpatch Restaurant, one of Owensboro's oldest spots, is serving its February House Special — a garlic mushroom chicken dish with grilled chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and rice pilaf that diners can enjoy today on location. WOMI Owensboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Apollo beat Breckinridge County 74-60 as Kayden Green scored 10 of his 17 points early, while Hancock County fell 69-64 to Russellville with Taylor Payne adding 17 points. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Yesterday, KSR revealed that Daviess County boys’ basketball became the top team in Kentucky for the first time in school history. The Panthers, holding a 19-3 record and averaging a 21-point win margin, will continue their season with more work to do. The Owensboro Times
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