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Owensboro
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A comprehensive guide lists many yard sales and community events this weekend in Owensboro and nearby areas. Today highlights include the WBKR Yard Party at 11 a.m. with burger and hot dog lunches and a downtown street fair starting at 5 p.m., while family-friendly truck showcases and a vintage market will run on Saturday. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Touch-A-Truck returns to Panther Creek Park Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and invites families to climb aboard fire engines + explore heavy equipment and public safety vehicles as community groups and food truck vendors join the free event. The Owensboro Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Owensboro held its second annual Small Biz Crawl today as local businesses offer special promotions and giveaways while live music fills the streets for early shoppers. 14 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Friday After 5 kicks off tonight with its 30th anniversary season at the downtown riverfront — the free event runs until Aug. 7 and features live music, food, and community fun. Highlights include a drone show on July 3 and an anniversary concert on July 10. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Encore Musicals of Owensboro will transform Kentucky Wesleyan College’s Jack T. Wells ’77 Activity Center into a small Upper Midwest town this weekend + stage its second production of 'The Spitfire Grill' for local audiences seeking a taste of community and redemption. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Owensboro city leaders announced the 2026 Live on the Banks free concert series, starting Saturday, May 16 and running every Saturday until September 26. Concerts will be held at the Overlook stage from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 44 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Emerson Academy graduated 43 students at its ceremony. Kaydon Vineyard said attending the school gave him a second chance, marking the beginning of something much bigger for the new graduates. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Emerson Academy held a graduation rehearsal today at Owensboro High School auditorium where seniors practiced stage walking and reviewed procedures ahead of the 6:00 p.m. ceremony tonight. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials set up a new traffic light on Hayden Road at the entrance to a Publix; it will become fully operational Thursday, May 21. Drivers on Hayden will see a flashing yellow while side-road traffic must stop on a flashing red. 14 News
- ➤ Yesterday, the Owensboro Fire Department held a ribbon-cutting for its new Station 3 featuring upgraded bunks, improved safety measures, private quarters, fitness areas, and a built-in tornado safe room, and Cravens Elementary leadership students toured the facility to learn how its design reduces contamination risks for firefighters. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The finals of the 3rd Region Team Tournament are set, with Owensboro Catholic facing Grayson County on the boys’ side and Daviess County playing Owensboro Catholic on the girls’ side at Merchant Centre Court today (4:00 p.m.). The teams battled through five matches to earn their spots in the finals. 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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OMG!con 2026
Various times — Owensboro Convention Center — Check event site for details — Explore a dynamic blend of anime, gaming, and pop culture at this exciting convention.
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