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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today Owensboro's downtown trolley began its summer schedule offering free rides Monday through Saturday. The trolley runs Monday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.—it does not run on Sundays. 44 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PMI CEO Stacey Kennedy visited Owensboro to discuss Swedish Match expansion after Governor Beshear announced over $200 million investment that will create more than 450 jobs. Kennedy said the expansion — which has already added 370 jobs and received FDA approval for 20 nicotine pouch varieties — is scheduled to finish by June. TriStateHomepage.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent Owensboro water quality report found seven contaminants above safe levels—hexavalent chromium at 59 times and arsenic at 265 times the safe limits. Residents can check their tap water quality by entering their zip code on the Environmental Working Group website. WOMI Owensboro
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is upgrading its license system so that 15 year olds can schedule a written permit test appointment starting today after Governor Beshear signed House Bill 15. The new law lowers the permit age from 16 while keeping the rules for a full license unchanged—applicants still need a birth certificate and Social Security card. WDRB
- ➤ Daviess County EMA is providing sandbags to residents ahead of potentially historic rainfall forecast to hit today through April 6 — the measure comes as officials take precautions for heavy rain. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Owensboro city officials noted that a contractor repairing the street for Fire Station #3 closed Cravens Avenue—between Pennbrooke Avenue and Gardenside Drive—yesterday to fix the road after a storm sewer installation, and the closure will last for two days if there are no delays. 44 News
- ➤ Officials from I-69 Ohio River Crossing have shared current traffic restrictions in Kentucky on US 41 and US 60—southbound US 41 from KY 351 to Audubon Parkway will have one lane restricted until the end of May while the northbound lane at the KY351/2nd Street overpass is restricted until late April, and daily lane closures continue between KY 425 and US 60. Upcoming changes include US 60 lane shifts starting on April 11th and 12th, overnight closures for the KY 2084 overpass in mid-April, and an Airline Road Bridge closure set to begin on or after April 21 that will last until the new school year—Adams Lane Bridge is set to reopen by mid to late May. WOMI Owensboro
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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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