Good morning, Owensboro.

The Owensboro Flea Market opened Friday at the Convention Center and will run all weekend with over 275 vendor booths selling antiques, collectibles — items include jewelry, home décor, and electronics.

Admission is $2 with free parking and free entry for kids 15 and under.

Owensboro police arrested a 13-year-old suspect after a tip led them to a stolen vehicle on Daviess Street—he now faces new charges of three counts of auto theft and two counts of burglary and remains at Warren County Regional Juvenile Detention Center.

WalletHub’s study ranked three Kentucky colleges among the best—Centre College was named the top liberal arts school in the South, Transylvania University ranked 9th, and Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro came in 10th.

The report compared more than 650 schools using measures like tuition, student–faculty ratio, and graduation rates.

The IRS extended the deadline for Kentucky tax returns and business filings scheduled from February 14 to November 3 due to February flooding, but taxpayers must still pay a 10% interest charge on payments made after April 15.

Kentucky lawmakers lowered the minimum age for a driver’s permit from 16 to 15.

Gov. Beshear signed the law on March 25—making it effective right away and allowing testing appointments to begin on April 2.

Molly Lancaster—an Owensboro Health nurse and forensic coordinator—won the inaugural BRAVE Award from the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs and New Beginnings for her support of sexual violence survivors.

She was unanimously nominated by New Beginnings staff and helped Owensboro Health earn a SANE-ready hospital designation by training nurses in trauma-informed care.

Daviess County lost 69-37 to Great Crossing in the state tournament opening round as an 11-0 run set the pace and Malachi Moreno led with 21 points and 17 rebounds.

Easter Oratorio: Thy Will Be Done

7-8 p.m. | RiverPark Center | Cost information not provided | Experience a powerful Easter oratorio depicting Christ’s journey through betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection.

KWC Multicultural Festival

2-6 p.m. — Kentucky Wesleyan College — Free entry — Celebrate diversity with music, food, and dance at this vibrant festival.

The Cher Show

7:30-11:30 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the unforgettable music and glamour of Cher live on stage.

Owensboro Symphony: Cosmic Worlds

7-9 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Ticket details available online — Embark on a cosmic adventure with John Williams' iconic film scores and Holst's epic The Planets.

Tree Seedling Giveaway

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Yellow Creek Park — Free seedlings — Collect a variety of tree seedlings to enhance your outdoor space.

Craig Gerdes Music Performance

8 PM – 2 AM — Brasher's Little Nashville — Cost information not provided — Experience the raw and real sounds of Craig Gerdes and his band, a testament to the American highway.

2025 Boston Terrier National Specialty Show

April 28th – May 2nd — Owensboro Convention Center — Check the link for entry fees and details — Showcase of the beloved Boston Terrier breed hosted by the Heartland Boston Terrier Club.