Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
Good morning, Owensboro.
🏘️ Community
Dr. Wanda Figueroa-Peralta received the ATHENA Award for her leadership at RiverValley Behavioral Health and touched many lives during her tenure; the honor reflects her long-standing commitment to our community.
Owensboro Middle School students launch a month-long donation drive in April as part of the Build His/Her CROWN program to support local shelters with nonperishables, socks + hygiene products.
A special panel featuring local nonprofits will be held on March 30 to encourage public participation.
🎭 Culture
Country music icon Dwight Yoakam will perform at Beaver Dam Amphitheater on Aug.
29 as part of the First United Bank & Trust Concert Series—presale tickets are available Mar. 25-26 with public sales beginning Mar. 27. Fans can look forward to a major concert featuring his classic hits.
Comedian Leanne Morgan will bring her show to the Owensboro Sportcenter on Thursday, Nov.
19 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 27 at 10 a.m. at OwensboroTickets.com, the convention center front desk, and LeanneMorgan.com.
🎓 Education
Students at Apollo and Daviess County High School engaged with colleges and over 55 local partners during the College and Career Expo today, giving them a chance to explore future paths and consider both state and private school options (Amanda Jerome emphasized the event's exposure benefits).
🌲 Environment
A report from Rentokil and University of Richmond shows roof rats in Kentucky have surged by 160% due to changing weather and rapid construction—factors that give these pests easy access to food and shelter.
Homeowners can reduce infestations by securing trash and sealing cracks.
Kentucky wildlife biologists expect a robust spring turkey season as high reproduction over the past two years indicates a healthy bird population.
The 2026 season starts with a youth-only hunt (April 4-5) and a general hunt (April 18 to May 10).
🏛️ Government
Daviess County requires dogs to be leashed in public; if caught off leash, first-time violators face fines of $25 to $50 and possible impoundment by animal control.
Dog owners can call Owensboro-Daviess County Central Dispatch (270) 687-8888 for more details.
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