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Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Cruise-In returns for 2026 on Saturday, May 9 from 4 PM to 8 PM at Owensboro Community and Technical College off New Hartford Road with Trucks as its opening theme & a series of free monthly events offering vintage auto displays, food, and prizes for local car fans. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ After two years of renovations, Mentor Kids Kentucky will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new facility soon. The nonprofit invites community members to explore the upgraded space for mentoring programs. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Tomorrow (Saturday), the 46th annual Farm-City Breakfast will celebrate agriculture's importance to the community. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Skidas is set to open an Italian food truck in Owensboro soon to offer fresh Italian flavors to local residents. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cravens Elementary School has been selected to receive the 2026 Read to Achieve grant from the Kentucky Department of Education to support its reading program (one of 150 awarded statewide). Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Health will host Burger Week Wellness Bingo from March 5-14, inviting locals to pick up bingo cards at sponsor locations and complete five activities (at Healthpark on Ford Ave) by March 14 for a gift and prize drawing, while nine-day Burger Week offers $8 burgers from many local restaurants. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Daviess Community Hospital has lifted temporary visitor restrictions after a sustained decline in respiratory illnesses. Hospital staff advise anyone feeling sick to postpone visits (to protect patient care) as infection prevention remains a top priority. 44 News
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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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