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Thursday, February 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County firefighters completed a training exercise called Project Lifesaver, using a transmitter to locate a mock missing person with dementia within 40 minutes. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ Daviess County Fiscal Court expands its Trash for Cash program for 2025, offering non-profits $130 per mile for roadside litter collection. Daviess County
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Josh Merritt, a musician from Owensboro, releases a creative cover of the 1998 George Strait hit 'I Just Wanna Dance With You', featuring local line dancers in its music video. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ The Owensboro AAUW, with the Owensboro NAACP and H.L. Neblett Center, will host an event celebrating African American women's contributions to the suffrage movement on February 9. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will implement a $3.5 million safety project using Restricted Crossing U-Turns (RCUTs) to enhance traffic flow and reduce crash rates on U.S. 60 in eastern Daviess County. Daviess County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ RiverValley Behavioral Health, in partnership with the H.L. Neblett Center, has received a $50,000 grant to enhance mental health care access for underserved populations through classes on resilience, wellness, nutrition, and more. 14 News
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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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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