Good morning, Owensboro.

Property owners from Specialty Food Group removed tents and belongings from a homeless camp known as Tent City near English Park on Monday (Apr.

6) using bulldozers and tree cutting; community members noted they had been asked to leave for weeks.

A house fire on Graham Lane East in Daviess County on April 5 resulted in the loss of 19 pets, including 13 dogs and six cats, as firefighters quickly controlled the blaze using a hydrant + help from neighboring departments.

Sleet Park has been added to the African American Heritage Trail to honor Owensboro native Moneta Sleet Jr., who would have celebrated his 100th birthday on Valentine's Day.

Local sports broadcaster David Howard will host Owensboro Elite QB Camp at Steele Stadium over two weekends in June, offering training for sixth graders through high school seniors from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The $150 camp fee includes a dry-fit t-shirt + a 30-second highlight tape for each athlete.

Pickleball is growing in Daviess County with indoor and outdoor courts available for all ages — River City Pickleball Club is launching a beginner league at Merchant Center Court, with sign-ups opening April 9 and play starting April 16.

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.