Good morning, Owensboro.

Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting at 900 Kentucky Parkway on Monday, Apr.

20 with the Owensboro Family YMCA to mark its grand opening and reveal plans for a new facility that aims to enhance childcare and boost workforce development + support the community.

Starting at 6:00 a.m. Sunday, CSX crews will close crossings at Walnut, Cedar, Locust, Frederica, and 9th Street between Triplett and Breckenridge for track repairs.

Crews will move east next week with further closures at St. Ann, Daviess, J.R. Miller, Moseley & Sweeney.

AC Discount Coin Laundry in Owensboro will host Loads of Love on Thursday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. sponsored by Macedonia Baptist Church; the event offers free laundry services plus hot dogs, chips, and bottled water from noon to 2 p.m.

The Western Kentucky Botanical Garden will return its benefit plant sale on Apr.

25 at RiverPark Center and plans to sell 1,500 perennials to support the Wendell Foster Center.

Mama Jill is partnering with Ritzy’s to bring back the original Chunky Dory Fudge in the 'Mama Jill May' promotion starting May 1 at two locations (4527 KY 54 and 4925 Frederica Street).

A double scoop purchase includes a keychain and customers can order a ‘Life is Sweet’ T-shirt online.

Independence Bank announced leadership changes to strengthen its presence in western Kentucky today.

Kevin Kauffeld is Daviess County Market President and Scott Johnston is McCracken County Market President while Nick Oller is Senior VP of Retail Lending and Drew Hulette is McCracken County Senior Lender (bank officials confirmed).

Owensboro Innovation Academy seniors Dakota Vanover and Tucker Martin will compete in the 19th annual VEX Robotics World Championship from Apr.

21 to 24 at America’s Center Convention, representing their school in the event.

Kentucky's annual I Voted sticker contest is now open for K-12 students to submit their best designs.

Submissions will be accepted through May 29 for a chance to highlight creative work.

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.