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Owensboro
Sunday, April 6th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The no-kill rescue shelter is flooded by heavy rains that have filled its kennels with water and called on neighbors to foster its cats and dogs. Workers and volunteers dug trenches yesterday—yet water still entered the shelter, intensifying the need for safe homes. 44 News
- ➤ Owensboro native David Johnson has returned to help local drivers repair hail-damaged vehicles with his paintless dent repair service from Paintless Auto Repair Specialists. He worked overseas to hone his craft and now plans to schedule repairs to avoid long wait times for his hometown customers. The Owensboro Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Traffic on U.S. 41 has been backed up since Saturday when a semi-truck overturned near the new I-69 curve—officers are directing traffic and northbound lanes are expected to remain closed for several more hours. 44 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds after a shots fired incident on the 1000 block of W. 5th Street Friday evening—police later found an abandoned vehicle with bullet holes near HL Neblett Community Center and several shell casings. 14 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rain has left behind flooding in western Kentucky with Daviess County—Ohio County—Hopkins County seeing high water levels. TriStateHomepage.com
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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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