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Saturday, February 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Parks & Recreation is now accepting registrations for its adult spring sports leagues, including the new 40 & Over Softball League, with varying deadlines and fees for each league. City of Owensboro
- ➤ The Howard family in Knottsville, KY, raised $30,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through their 4th Annual Jammin' for St. Jude Concert in Philpot, supported by community and musicians. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces the closure of a Villa Point Drive entrance in Owensboro for the KY-54 widening project, affecting traffic from February 10-15. 14 News
- ➤ Kentucky wildlife officials are enhancing local fishing opportunities by stocking Panther Creek Park and Yellow Creek Park with 750 rainbow trout each on February 13. 14 News
- ➤ Daviess County Animal Care & Control is offering a Valentine's Day special, adopting out dogs and puppies for $14 each from February 8-22, with each pet spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. Daviess County
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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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is sponsoring J.J. Yeley's No. 44 Chevrolet in its NASCAR debut during the 2025 Daytona 500 qualifiers. The Owensboro Times
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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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