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Owensboro
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ PVCC has started a special needs ministry to help people with disabilities. Lauren Amaya, who discovered her passion at Burns Middle School in seventh grade, is leading the initiative — a project that brings the community together. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rumor has it that Yak & Yeti Himalayan Cuisine may soon open in the old Ernesto's location at Wesleyan Park Plaza in Owensboro, according to Owensboro Foodies (Mike Chaney). The new restaurant would offer Himalayan flavors if confirmed. WOMI Owensboro
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WBKR’s Champion Concert Car Connection will award five pairs of VIP tickets for Travis Tritt’s concert at Castle Knoll Amphitheater on Aug. 22. The contest starts Saturday morning at Champion Ford Mazda off Southtown Blvd in Owensboro — keep an ear out on WBKR for contest details. WOMI Owensboro
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 70 teams will converge at Apollo High School (March 6–7) for the Kentucky State VEX Robotics Championship featuring head-to-head STEM challenges and a college and career fair; the public can attend on March 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Matt Allen’s Aces Wrestling Club, started in 2016, trains youth and middle school wrestlers; after a strong showing at recent tournaments that earned 15 state qualifiers, the team will compete at state in Louisville on Feb. 21-22 and is accepting signups year-round. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Avery Jackson, an 11 year old archer who shot a perfect 300/300 + 56 of a possible 60 Xs, won the Kentucky S3DA Indoor State Championship today and earned Shooter of the Year in the Eagle Division. Her club will head to nationals at the Owensboro Convention Center Feb. 26 to Mar. 1. The Owensboro Times
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Dial M for Murder
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Trinity Centre — Ticketed event — Watch the gripping tale of jealousy and revenge unfold in this classic thriller.
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Keller Williams Concert
6-10 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — Tickets available — Experience the eccentric sounds of Keller Williams and his Grateful Grass ensemble in a lively performance.
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