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Owensboro
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents needing help with gas bills can visit the Energy Assistance Blitz on May 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Audubon Area Community Services locations, where Atmos Energy & Audubon Area Community Services will provide aid on a first-come, first-served basis if they bring photo ID and bill. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ A local committee is exploring professional baseball’s return to Owensboro with a mixed-use facility for games + concerts, festivals and community events. Committee Chair Kenneth Burns said a feasibility study will guide plans to ensure the project is financially self-sustaining and benefits local entertainment and business. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Volunteers of America Mid-States’ Freedom House will hold a grand opening for its new Frederica Street campus at 8 a.m. June 26 in Owensboro after nearly five years of planning. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Friday After 5 will celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer with free, family-friendly concerts and a street fair along the downtown riverfront. The season, presented by Jagoe Homes — the title sponsor — runs from May 15 through Aug. 7 and features diverse acts and special events. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Freedom House, a new rehab center for mothers and children with substance disorder, will open June 26 at 1201 Frederica Street and host a broadcast by Kentucky Sports Radio at 8 a.m. Amanda Young has been named Program Manager of Clinical Services to lead the treatment programs. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Under new head coaches, Owensboro Catholic tennis finished a strong season and will begin the 3rd Region Tournament today. Both boys and girls teams show promise with seeded players, including rising stars Jack and Oliver Haines, who delivered impressive singles performances + boosted team confidence. The Owensboro Times
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Panthers after Dark: Full Moon Hike
8-10 p.m. — Panther Creek Park — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly, leisurely hike under the moonlight with well-behaved dogs and kids welcome.
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Partners in Hope Cancer Benefit Concert
12-6 p.m. — Windy Hollow Speedway — Entry fee to support patients — Enjoy a day of music, poker runs, and family fun for a great cause.
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Johnson Dance Studio 50th Anniversary Recital
2:45-5:45 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Admission details not provided — Celebrate five decades of dance excellence with a memorable recital.
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