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Owensboro
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 40 distilleries will join the bourbon tasting event at Owensboro Convention Center on May 10 with VIP hour beginning at 3 p.m. and general admission at 4 p.m.—officials said well-known names such as Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark and Angels Envy will appear along with new brands as additional bourbon pairings and a golf fundraiser are scheduled on May 8 and 9. TriStateHomepage.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A contractor working for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is improving KY 81 in Daviess County by milling edge keys along the shoulder and smoothing joints near KY 1514 — the work zone runs from the McLean County line to Windy Hollow Restaurant in Moseleyville and work is expected to finish by 5 p.m. today. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office is offering an alternative site for hail damage vehicle inspections today at the old Malco Theater parking lot at 5333 Frederica Street with hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Drivers must bring a fixed windshield, a letter from the insurance company showing hail damage exceeding 75% of the car's value, an original title, a valid driver’s license, and $15 in cash or check—after the inspection, they have to visit the County Clerk’s Office to brand the title with an $11 fee. Daviess County
- ➤ Owensboro is investing in outdoor recreation with major improvements planned for Rudy Mines trails and new pickleball courts set to open in city parks; bids for both projects are expected early this summer with work to be finished by fall. Parks and Recreation Director Amanda Rogers said the updates will focus on sustainability and safety—measures driven by rising public demand. The Owensboro Times
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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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Sutton Elementary Derby Day 5K
9:00 – 11:59 AM — Sutton Elementary School — $25-$30 — Participate in a fun-filled 5K and receive a free race shirt with early registration.
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Mother’s Day Brunch
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Owensboro Convention Center — Pricing not specified — Celebrate Mom with a delightful brunch buffet and riverside views in an elegant setting.
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