Good morning, Owensboro.

Owensboro Burger Week returns today with a record 57 local restaurants and food trucks serving $8 specialty burgers as part of a 10-day celebration ending Saturday, March 14.

A panel of burger experts will conduct blind taste tests while the public votes for a People’s Choice award.

Owensboro’s expanding BBQ & Barrels Festival is set to add a new craft expo inside the Convention Center and will feature handcrafted goods and custom food vendors on May 8 and May 9 on West 2nd Street downtown — a fresh twist for this local event.

Local school officials say parents can boost children’s readiness for kindergarten by engaging in early learning activities at home as screening takes place at the start of the school year.

The program is designed to build strong learning foundations + prepare kids for classroom success.

The Board of Commissioners approved an incentive agreement for the Cardinal Reserve project at 700 Frederica Street that will pay $6,100 per unit for transforming the former U.S. Bank building into a three-story mixed-use structure with 16 new residential units + commercial space downtown.

Kentucky Transportation officials say a contractor will inspect the Western Parkway bridge over the Green River near the Muhlenberg/Ohio County line next week, closing the eastbound right lane from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (March 9 to March 13) and causing minor delays.

A guide highlights local restaurants in Owensboro that will offer pup cups and dog menus this weekend—customers should ask staff for details since offers may vary by location.

The 2026 Grind Session World Championships will be held at the Sportscenter from Friday, Mar.

20 to Sunday, Mar. 22, featuring top high school teams in men’s and women’s tournaments and local middle school teams with chances to connect (building on last December’s strong community turnout).

Yesterday, athletes from Apollo, Daviess County, and Owensboro competed at the KHSAA Class 3A State Indoor Track & Field Championships.

Apollo’s Asher Alvey finished sixth in the 1600 and Nakiyah Voyles led with a fifth-place high jump finish.

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.

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.

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.