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Owensboro
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport posted images of a Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (heavy-lift helicopter) that arrived Sunday evening and will remain here for about two weeks. The aircraft, used for large cargo jobs, looks unusual when seen soaring over our skies. WOMI Owensboro
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Henderson-based Nu-Look Family of Cleaners returned to Owensboro last week and opened a new location at 3101 Alvey Park Drive East across from Chic-fil-A on Highway 54 in the former Concord. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fusion Academy released a survey on Read Across America Day that shows Kentucky readers favor the YA Lightlark saga and Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead as the top adult novel — a nod to local literary tastes. WOMI Owensboro
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky Wesleyan College will host extended evening sessions in March—designed to help prospective students and families get one-on-one support from Admissions and Financial Aid staff; campus tours will be available on selected weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. with check-in by 5:30 p.m. 44 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Health, in partnership with the Kentucky Cancer Program, is hosting colon cancer awareness events at six locations across western Kentucky, beginning today with sessions at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital from 9 to 11 a.m. Events continue on March 5, 10 and 12 at other Owensboro Health facilities. 44 News
- ➤ Testing now shows Owensboro Municipal Utilities’ drinking water exceeded federal PFAS limits with one chemical measuring 1.3 times above the safe level (other local systems face similar issues). Residents are advised to use certified filters to reduce exposure to these forever chemicals. WOMI Owensboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WWA’s One Night Only will return to the Owensboro Sportscenter on April 25 at 7 p.m. A meet-and-greet (starting at 5 p.m.) and matchups featuring former national stars and local talent will round out the event. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Wendell Foster will host its half marathon and 5K on March 28 on Veterans Boulevard. The inclusive race offers a Steps Division for people with disabilities (and a duo team division) to give Owensboro a big race feel with city staff and volunteers. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Nearly 1,000 people attended the Owensboro Convention Center last weekend for the 2026 S3DA Eastern Indoor Championship, a four-day archery competition featuring youth teams from club organizations. Owensboro teams showed strong performance — individual archers earned podium finishes across age groups. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Owensboro Catholic overcame Breckinridge County 49-45 Monday night in the 3rd Region Tournament (they trailed by as much as 20 early in the game). In another match, the Lady Cougars lost to Edmonson County in overtime after Addison Spainhoward's three sent the game into extra time. 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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Girls Day Out Spring 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Owensboro Convention Center — Free admission — Enjoy a day of shopping with great vendors and door prizes galore.
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