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Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Starbucks will open its first downtown Owensboro store at Hampton Inn & Suites this summer. The corporate chain returns two decades after its original location began, promising fresh coffee options for local residents. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Cornerstone Community Bank is on track for a June opening in Owensboro, as it plans to offer local residents modern financial services (exact branch details pending). Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A WalletHub study shows that Kentucky households pay about $123 for groceries, which takes up 2.37% of their median monthly income and ranks the state as fifth in cost burden compared to others. Local shoppers may notice higher prices (especially on staples) when checking out today. WOMI Owensboro
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fifth graders at West Louisville Elementary are adding uplifting messages on a Pass on the Positivity Wall during National Random Acts of Kindness Month (February) to encourage respect, resilience, communication, and problem-solving skills among students. Teacher Erinn Williams said the project inspires both students and staff. WOMI Owensboro
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ OMU crews traveled to the Nashville area recently to help restore power after a heavy winter storm. They first reported to NES’s north service center before working in Donelson (clearing fallen trees and broken poles) under a mutual aid agreement with no cost to ratepayers. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Owensboro Health announced $539K in community health grants to 17 nonprofits, supporting projects like food distribution + ambulance remodels to strengthen regional partnerships. Eligible organizations applied last July to secure the investment aimed at advancing local health services. 14 News
- ➤ One-year-old Wrenley Lantaff is fighting rajab interstitial, a rare lung and liver disease, and her family is hoping for a lifesaving transplant soon while local supporters boost fundraising through the COTA for Wrenley Fund with 20% of Thursday's bills at Hacienda on Boonville New Harmony Road directed to her care. 44 News
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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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