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Owensboro
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Richard Brown received the NAACP's Presidents Award during Saturday's Freedom Fund Banquet at KWC's Rogers Hall & NAACP President Michael Johnson said the honor recognized Brown's contribution to the community. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ The WBKR Window World St. Jude Radiothon will run for 26 hours, featuring local and celebrity guests, starting tomorrow and continuing on Friday. Call 1-800-201-8883 to join as a Partner in Hope + support St. Jude by pledging $19 monthly. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ The classroom party this Valentine's Day turns into a service project as parents and kids create paper flowers & valentines for local assisted living residents. The event, the first parent-hosted party since 2020, offers a hands-on way for children to learn about giving back. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ An Owensboro resident helped train an eagle that will appear in a Budweiser ad airing during Sunday’s Super Bowl LX, linking local expertise with a national campaign. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Owensboro's Family YMCA will receive $6.6 million in federal funds to build a new childcare facility for 50 children (project to improve local childcare) that will soon benefit more families. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ City officials noted $6.6 million in federal funds will redevelop an existing Owensboro Family YMCA building into a new childcare facility as the community faces a shortage for working families; the project will help meet childcare demands plus support local businesses. 14 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cargill confirmed workforce reductions at its Owensboro facility and will close its hydro plant as part of a realignment to match evolving business needs – it did not disclose job numbers but stressed its commitment to the local community. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A free microchipping clinic for pets is planned by It Takes a Village No Kill Rescue; check their Facebook page for the event date (only microchipping will be provided without vaccines). WOMI Owensboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Burns Middle School’s Foxes won the 2026 NHSCC Junior High Non-Tumble Division II Game Day National Championship on Feb. 3 (they won by 5.7 points) and secured their first national title, marking a historic milestone for the local community. 14 News
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