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Owensboro
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cookies by Cammie in Owensboro is baking special cookies this April to mark World Autism Month and promote awareness + inclusion for people with autism. The treats underscore local community support through various autism programs and services in our area. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Cinderella’s Closet of Western Kentucky is hosting its Spring Box Lunch Sale later this month to support local high school students needing prom formalwear. Orders must be placed by April 20 and lunches picked up on April 28 at Owensboro Christian Church (2818 New Hartford Road). The Owensboro Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dylan Cox, whose passion for motocross began at age 6, is launching a track construction venture in our community to serve local motorsports fans & boost economic activity. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Porch Light Coffee and Creamery, a locally owned coffee and ice cream shop from owner Ashley Heady, will open early May at 3245 Mount Moriah Avenue on Owensboro’s east side, offering a wide variety of beverages with plenty of sugar-free options (and a drive-thru for families) in a user-friendly setting. The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Museum of Science and History is hosting a trivia night focused on local history on April 23 at The Pub on Second; the event starts at 7 PM with $25 tickets for teams of up to 8 and proceeds will support upcoming museum updates (discounted family memberships are available). WOMI Owensboro
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Young men from Western Academy at the Neblett are working toward scuba certification through a program with the Tennessee Aquatics Project. They have completed about 20 dives & will travel to Utila, Honduras from July 10-17 while a swim-a-thon on April 25 helps fund their journey. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A contractor will restart cable maintenance on the Natcher Bridge on Monday, Apr. 13, shifting traffic to the southbound lanes between mile points 13.5 and 14.8. The temporary lane change will continue through June before the project is completed by Sept. 44 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ This week, a private 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home at 11 Hilltop Drive is available for sale on a 1.3-acre lot. Built in 1989, the expansive property offers over 6,500 finished sqft+versatile living areas for comfort and entertaining. The Owensboro Times
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Care for the Caregiver Retreat
8 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. — Owensboro Convention Center — Cost varies — A rejuvenating three-day retreat designed for caregivers to find support and community.
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