Good morning, Owensboro.

On Thursday, a local woman rode her horse Leroy Brown through the Chick-fil-A drive-thru on Frederica Street in Owensboro, ordering a chicken club with sweet tea while her horse earned a whipped cream cup as a treat.

The DCKY Nurse Honor Guard has honored nurses in hospitals + community events for four years and is expanding its program to recognize more healthcare professionals across the region.

Melissa Edmonds became the first female and first associate member president of the Home Builders Association of Owensboro today — a historic milestone as she works to boost connections between builders and service providers in our local housing industry.

The Owensboro Dance Theatre will close its 44th season with 'In Concert featuring The Wizard of Oz…Reimagined' at RiverPark Center, with shows on Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Local performers will bring Dorothy's journey to life with over 150 community dancers+ original choreography.

Owensboro High School introduces a carpentry elective where students learn building skills and earn dual credit toward a carpenter's certificate.

They work on projects such as pickleball paddles, birdhouses, and blessing boxes for local institutions (which also foster community partnerships with local businesses and the Farmer's Market).

Newton Parrish third-graders are raising funds to build wells in Africa through their water unit and PSA project — they have exceeded their initial $350 goal and are collecting donations at the school until April 2 to reach a $950 target that will serve up to 200 people.

The Owensboro Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition hosted its annual conference at Kentucky Wesleyan College to support mental wellness for veterans, first responders, and their families.

Organizers will hold a Life Savers Walk on Sept. 19 — inviting community members to honor loved ones.

Owensboro native Mark Myles won a 62-mile gravel race at Dirty South Roubaix in Alto Pass, Illinois as his 2026 season started.

He trains locally and aims to improve his ranking at upcoming events like Unbound Gravel — carrying his hometown pride on every ride.

Visit Owensboro announced that the inaugural Bluegrass Clash Sports Summit will be held from July 10–12 and July 17–19 across the county.

The event will feature multiple competitions, from baseball to pickleball, and aim to boost Owensboro’s profile as a sports tourism destination.

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.