Good morning, Owensboro.

Residents of Owensboro came together last weekend when a local woman asked for help lending her a lawn mower and mowing her yard, with neighbors and Jansen Crowe from Cowabunga Lawn and Landscaping stepping in to assist—restoring her faith in the community.

The support gave her new hope as she works to build a better future for her and her children.

On April 26, the Isaac Sterett Adventure Foundation hosted its third annual Operation Community Cleanup as 772 volunteers gathered at 1010 Allen Street to collect over 450 bags of trash across Owensboro and Daviess County.

A 32-team contest saw Sutton Elementary finish first while DCHS sports teams on Sunday organized 140 volunteers to collect over 50 trash bags—boosting the overall cleanup effort.

Officials responded after a semi hauling an excavator crashed into the West 5th Street Road overpass at 12:15 p.m. Monday—no injuries were reported and crews closed eastbound lanes along with nearby roads while inspectors assessed the overpass damage.

Officials closed eastbound U.S. 60 at the 10.6 mile point near the westbound Audubon Parkway ramp after a vehicle struck the West 5th Street Road overpass on Monday at 12:15 p.m.—inspectors are approaching to assess the damage and block the nearby road until safety is confirmed.

Downtown Owensboro is filled with Boston Terriers as the National Specialty Show unfolds at the Owensboro Convention Center — an event hosted by the Heartland Boston Terrier Club that began on April 28 and runs until May 2 — drawing local dog lovers.

Today, visitors can enjoy the regional specialty show as part of the busy Derby time festivities.

PorchFest OBKY will take place on June 14 along Griffith Avenue with nearly 40 acts on 12 stages—this year the event adds a karaoke stage for extra fun.

The free festival will also have food vendors and is expected to draw thousands of attendees.

PorchFest OBKY 2025 returns to Griffith Avenue in Owensboro with 22 food trucks and music on 14 stages—including a dedicated karaoke stage—and officials released the full lineup today with local bands set to perform and Furniture Warehouse as the presenting sponsor.

Local cheerleaders Kennedy Thompson of College View Middle School and Reagan Aldrich of East View Elementary won gold medals at the Allstar World Championship in Orlando by performing with zero deductions—helping their team Supreme Athletics Royalty finish an undefeated season.

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.

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.

Touch-A-Truck Event

11 a.m. — Panther Creek Park — Free entry — Explore a variety of vehicles including police cars, fire engines, and heavy equipment at this family-friendly event.

Gene Watson Live Concert

7-9 PM — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — Tickets from $43 — Experience masterful country music with the legendary Gene Watson.

Over The Top Wrestling Event

7-11 p.m. — Owensboro Sportscenter — $10-$45 — Experience a night of high-energy professional wrestling with meet and greets featuring wrestling legends.

Athelite Memorial Day Challenge

May 24-25 — Owensboro Convention Center — Team registration fees apply — A competitive youth sports event featuring teams from over 10 states in basketball.