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Owensboro
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boutique 54 has moved to Ritzy Plaza at 4531 Hwy 54 Unit 3 and is open Monday-Saturday 9-7, offering fresh, size-inclusive fashion to local shoppers. Owensboro Burger Week will run from March 5 to 14, featuring $8 burgers at a record number of local restaurants. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ The new Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County is being built ahead of schedule as contractors work inside the building plus plan to start brickwork outside. The project will soon offer local seniors a modern space for community activities. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The inaugural Blue Bridge Squatch Fest, a Bigfoot and paranormal festival benefiting local charities, will take place on Sept. 26 at the Kentucky Sound Stage on Frederica Street, with vendors, contests, expert speakers, live music, food trucks — and ample parking, according to organizer Fred Chism. The Owensboro Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Burger Week runs March 5-14 with nine days of $8 burger deals at local spots such as Briarpatch Restaurant at 2760 Veach Rd. Non-beef diners can try a flavorful salmon burger recipe from Hillview Farms, whose store at 5024 Lee Rudy Rd offers all needed ingredients & creative twists. WOMI Owensboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Teddy Brauer of Aces Wrestling Club won his second straight Middle School State title at 165 pounds less than 72 hours after winning a region championship at 157 pounds — his win brought a historic season where 30 wrestlers qualified for the state tournament. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Lady Panthers advanced to the 9th District Championship with a 69-45 win over the Lady Devils today after Kennedy Lane scored 32 points and earned KABC Player of the Year honors (Daviess County). The team will face Owensboro Catholic on Thursday. 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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