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Thursday, February 20th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SPARKY's Bark in Style fashion show, featuring adoptable pets and local boutique collections, aims to raise funds for Saving Paws Animal Rescue of Kentucky. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ County Clerk Leslie McCarty promotes the Ag Tag program, encouraging farm license plate renewals in March with a voluntary $10 donation to benefit Kentucky's agricultural youth programs. Daviess County
- ➤ Daviess County Emergency Management Agency offers sandbags for flood protection; residents can schedule pickup by calling the agency. Daviess County
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro and surrounding area schools switch to Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) due to hazardous weather conditions for Thursday, February 20, 2025. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Owensboro Citizen’s Advisory Committee for Community Development will conduct a Special Called Meeting on February 26, 2025, focusing on the preparation and public discussion of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for housing and community development. City of Owensboro
- ➤ The Kentucky State Police has shortened the application deadline for Cadet Class 106 to March 14, offering a $67,500 starting salary and guaranteed home post assignments for select posts due to high interest. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ DaMarcus Ganaway Sr. has been introduced as the new head coach for Owensboro High School's football team, expressing his aspirations for the role. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
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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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YOUTH 2000 Retreat
The YOUTH 2000 Retreat aims to deepen young people's relationship with Jesus Christ through talks, music, Mass, and discussions, set to take place at Brescia University.
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2025 Kentucky State Fiddle Championship
The Kentucky State Fiddle Championship features multiple contest categories with cash prizes, held at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro.
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Owensboro Dance Theater: Willy Wonka and the Golden Ticket
The Owensboro Dance Theater presents a spring production of Willy Wonka and the Golden Ticket, showcasing a captivating dance performance for the community.
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The Travelin' McCourys Concert
The Travelin' McCourys will perform at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro.
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2025 Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K
The 2025 Wendell Foster Half Marathon & 5K features a flat and fast race route in Owensboro, KY, with an inclusive Steps Division for individuals with disabilities.
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