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Owensboro
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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 Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ 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. 44 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ 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. 14 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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). 44 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ 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). 44 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WOMI Owensboro
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