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Friday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An emergency shelter opened at Owensboro Christian Church for residents displaced by flooding, according to Daviess County EMA. The shelter at 2818 New Hartford Rd opened at 4 p.m. Thursday and remains open through Monday morning—cots, meals, and linens are provided while guests are asked to bring their own and no pets are allowed. 44 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Governor Andy Beshear said a 66-year-old man died in Campbell County—marking the sixth flood death in Kentucky—as 70 of 120 counties are under emergency orders while the Ohio River crested in Louisville and will crest in Owensboro and Henderson this weekend. WDRB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Racing & Gaming is temporarily closed because water covered the roadway near its entrance on Wrights Landing Road. Officials said the facility will remain closed until further notice as they ensure the safety of guests & staff. The Owensboro Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four people were arrested in Daviess County as part of a months-long investigation after tips led the Sheriff’s Office to serve search warrants at East Spa and Bloom 88; they face organized crime charges (one also faces DUI charges) and more arrests are expected. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ Three local women protested near Daviess County Courthouse to push for tougher sentences for repeat sex offenders by gathering nearly 200 signatures & one co-organizer, who was sexually assaulted by her stepfather and reoffended after a nine-year jail term, said offenders should face longer punishments instead of treatment programs. 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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