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Owensboro
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The RW GroomX dog grooming expo will take place at Owensboro Convention Center from May 28 — 31, featuring national competitions, live demonstrations and hands-on training for professionals and the public. Local tourism officials expect the event to boost local businesses and fill hotels. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ The Sunset Cruisers will hold monthly cruise-ins at Owensboro Community & Technical College starting Saturday, May 9. The events feature themed car shows and include awards, door prizes and food — welcoming all types of vehicles. The Owensboro Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fordsville Pellet Company is turning leftover sawdust and chips into heating and barbecue pellets and fuel bricks, adding jobs and meeting demand in local timber operations. The venture, operated with Dunaway Timber Company, sells products at regional retailers and farmers markets — expansion plans include new wood species for grilling. The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Museum of Fine Art is hosting Kentucky 250: Free Summer Art Camp from Jun. 8 to Jun. 12 to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. Local families and art lovers can enjoy free art sessions at the museum during the event. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Owensboro’s Blue Bridge Boys are finalists in the Battle of the Banjos + they are asking locals to vote online for a chance to perform at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival, which could boost their bluegrass careers. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Brescia University President Madison Silvert eased finals week stress by inviting students to request songs and enjoy his banjo playing in the quad. He said he will hold more pop-up sessions in the future. WOMI Owensboro
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dry conditions have led to extreme drought across western and central areas today as water supplies dwindle and crop stress builds; farmers and residents are advised to conserve water (avoid watering lawns and washing cars) while forecasts predict a long, hot summer ahead. WOMI Owensboro
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Seven friends from Owensboro are flying to Colorado on Thursday, May 14th to try the arduous Manitou Incline climb on Saturday, May 16th—2700 steep steps that gain over 2000 feet in elevation. The group trains together at Iron Jungle Family Fitness and prepares for this personal challenge. WOMI Owensboro
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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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