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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tent City residents staying at the Cadillac Motel face displacement today after last week's demolition of their river encampment. Nonprofits+church groups will host an event at Kendall Perkins Park tomorrow at 5:30 to provide food, clothing, and shelter resources. 14 News
- ➤ Jerry and Vickie Morris host the annual St. Jude Cook-Off at their Whitesville farm (1026 New Cut Road) on Saturday, July 11. The event features judging at 4 PM, dinner at 5 PM, live music, games, fireworks and smoked meats to benefit St. Jude. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Deer Valley Neighborhood Sale drives an organized tri-state yard sale guide as several homes across the region offer bargains (sales run today through Saturday and include the Owensboro Regional Farmers’ Market at 1205 Triplett St on Saturday morning). WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Today, Kentucky State Police host their annual Cover the Cruiser event to raise funds for Special Olympics Kentucky. The agency offers $1 stickers at Kroger on Island Ford Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. + at Audubon Federal Credit Union on Breckenridge Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 14 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro filmmaker Jamie Alvey's short film Your Husband Was a Good Man will stream on Bloodstream TV after a global festival run and local filming near her home. She is also developing a second film set in 1940s Kentucky — a psychological horror inspired by classic cinema. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Owensboro Symphony Orchestra will present its final season concert, Americana, Saturday at RiverPark Center at 7 p.m. with a pre-concert talk from 6:15 to 6:40 p.m. and features music from West Side Story, Frozen, and The Bodyguard + guest artist Andrea Lykke making her U.S. debut. The Owensboro Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Business and community leaders met Thursday at the Owensboro Convention Center when GOEDC outlined a new strategy for ongoing economic growth, workforce development, and downtown projects. They emphasized investments such as the soon-to-open theme park + state-supported development that will boost local opportunities. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro High School seniors learn about resources from River Valley Behavioral Health through the Beyond High School program – the program helps with mental health, food, and financial support after graduation and is held today. 14 News
- ➤ AAUW Kentucky is hosting its state conference in Owensboro tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature local speakers on partnership efforts and an optional exhibit Friday evening (Voices of Women at the museum) hosted by the Owensboro branch. The Owensboro Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents can join a rain barrel workshop on Tuesday, April 21 at the Joseph Murphy Operations Building, where the Cooperative Extension Service will teach water conservation skills; Daviess County residents can register until Monday, April 20 for a $40 session offered in the afternoon (1-3 p.m.) or evening (6-8 p.m.). 44 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Community members are invited to join a free Knowledge Exchange Session on eating disorders on Tuesday, May 12 at the Logsdon Community Center. The event features research, personal insights, and a Q&A session, and registration is required. Owensboro Radio
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new guide highlights free and low-cost family activities for spring and summer in Owensboro and the tri-state area. The list offers splash pads, museums, hiking trails and arcades to help parents plan a fun day on a budget. WOMI Owensboro
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Trinity edged Hancock County 2-0 on April 16 while Owensboro Catholic blanked Breckinridge County 12-0 in local softball play. Ella Morris pitched seven shutout innings for Trinity and Ava Mudd had three hits for Owensboro Catholic in a standout performance. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Windy Hollow Raceway Park in Owensboro is kicking off a three-day racing weekend that starts today with drag strip races — featuring test runs and trophy events — and continues Saturday with a show-and-shine before concluding Sunday with dirt track racing featuring junior series and season openers. 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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