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Owensboro
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Non-profit groups can now apply for Daviess County’s Trash for Cash program, where they clean an assigned five-mile road stretch to earn $130 per mile in reimbursement. The Fiscal Court will review applications on a first-come, first-served basis, and cleanup dates are set for this spring or fall. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Impact100 Owensboro has opened membership for its 2026 grant cycle, inviting local women to join with full memberships at $1,000 or half memberships at $500 and offering payment plans and a NextGen program (young women from eighth grade through high school can participate). The organization will announce total grant funds on April 23 after membership closes on April 15. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Residents across Owensboro can dispose of large items during free Neighborhood Cleanups coordinated by the Owensboro Neighborhood Alliance and Sanitation Department. The events run from March 7 (Hillcrest) to June 20 (Audubon-Bon Harbor) with multiple dates scheduled across the city. 44 News
- ➤ Barry and Randy Lanham will host a community square dance, clogging, and live music event Saturday, Feb. 28 at Bittel Hall at the Daviess County Fairgrounds; the event runs from 7-9 p.m. and tickets cost $10 (children 6 and under free) with cash or Venmo accepted. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Owensboro's 46th Annual Farm City Breakfast will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Apollo High School at 7:30 a.m. Local sponsors include the Daviess County Farm Bureau and the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, with food from Ole South Barbeque, FFA volunteers, a speaker from Jepson Family Farms, and a Humanitarian Award presentation; tickets are $7 and available through the Chamber office + website or at the door. 44 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Smithsonian Magazine has named the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum as one of 250 top spots to celebrate America’s heritage ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary; the museum is located at 311 W. 2nd Street in Owensboro. 14 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The school board has delayed naming the new Highland Elementary so that families and staff can vote on one of three options, with results announced on March 17 — district officials expect site work to begin this summer and a move-in around Dec. 2027 at 3001 Calumet Trace. The Owensboro Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ After a busy Valentine's Day, a local diner praised Thai Food Owensboro at 2601 W Parrish Ave for its spicy and satisfying dishes. Burger Week returns Mar. 5 to 14 — offering $8 burgers at nine local spots for a budget-friendly feast. WOMI Owensboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County Panthers lost their regular season final 68-64 to Grayson County today — they now focus on a 9th District playoff game against Owensboro next week. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ On Feb. 17, local teams saw McLean County beat Butler County, Owensboro Catholic win over Madisonville-North Hopkins, and Hancock County lose to Ohio County (with scores of 54 to 44, 68 to 34, and 77 to 45, respectively). Standout plays by Keegan Wilson and Jaelin Groves boosted team momentum. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Tristan French and Luke Thomas of Owensboro Catholic signed college commitment letters after a season that helped the Aces finish with a 13 to 2 record; French will play center at Lindsey Wilson University while Thomas will focus on receiving at Georgetown College. The Owensboro Times
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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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EvilleCon - 3 Day Pass
12:00–6:00 p.m. — Owensboro Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Dive into the vibrant world of anime with events, panels, and gaming galore.
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