Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
Good morning, Owensboro.
🏘️ Community
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
💼 Business
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.
🏥 Health
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).
🏈 Sports
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.
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