Tuesday, April 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ It Takes a Village No-Kill Rescue opened its third shelter in Owensboro by taking over the old Daviess County Animal Care and Control facility. The group, which rescued over 10,000 animals in 15 years in Evansville and Spencer County and assumed the Daviess County Animal Shelter in January, will offer a reduced-cost spay and neuter clinic while still needing foster homes. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Organizers said that the Chili Supper and Pie Auction will take place on April 25 at the Whitesville Senior Citizen Center—doors open at 5 p.m., pies and cakes drop off at 4 p.m., and the live auction starts at 6 p.m. to benefit nonprofits Wendell Foster and Puzzle Pieces. TriStateHomepage.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An accident near West 2nd Street and Industrial Drive in Owensboro on Saturday left one driver critically injured, who was taken to regional hospitals, while 64-year-old Bruce Bolling was arrested on a DUI charge. TriStateHomepage.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A DUI crash in Owensboro on Saturday seriously injured one person when officers found a driver bleeding and unconscious on West 2nd Street and Industrial Drive — responders provided lifesaving aid and the victim was transferred to a local hospital while a 64 year old resident, Bruce Bolling, was arrested for DUI. 44 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Owensboro Transit System shifted its downtown trolley to its summer schedule—running Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m.—and offers free rides with stops at the Convention Center, Holiday Inn and key intersections along Third and Second streets. The Owensboro Times
SHOP NEWS
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KWC Multicultural Festival
2-6 p.m. — Kentucky Wesleyan College — Free entry — Celebrate diversity with music, food, and dance at this vibrant festival.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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