Good morning, Owensboro.

The city is filling the Olympic-sized Combest Pool for its May 23 opening in Owensboro (maintenance technician Shawn Mattingly monitored the work on Friday).

An Owensboro man won $50K on a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket purchased at a local retailer today.

The unexpected win turned his day off into a life-changing moment.

The Opportunity Center celebrated 70 years of service in Owensboro with tours, refreshments, and the unveiling of a new Donor Wall to honor local partnerships.

Board members reflected on the center's long history of supporting people with disabilities.

Lethal Latte, owned by Tess Milam, serves specialty coffee from its Powderly storefront and from its trailer that visits Kroger on Starlite Drive on Saturdays and Walmart on KY 54 on Sundays — the popular business plans to open another location in Owensboro.

The free weekly music series Live on the Banks returns tonight at 7 p.m. on the Overlook Stage in Smothers Park (overlooking the Ohio River), with OHS Red Steel opening and regional acts scheduled in the coming weeks.

Downtown Owensboro's first Friday After 5 of the season lit up the riverfront on Friday night with live music, food trucks & family activities.

The event, marking its 30th season, kicked off the weekend and drew large local crowds.

The 2nd Street Fam Jam Street Dance Series kicked off today in downtown with 20 weeks of live music + dancing and food on 2nd Street every Friday night from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Local sponsors including Liberty Federal Credit Union and Owensboro Health support the event.

Farmers in Daviess County and western Kentucky face rising costs as input prices soar while crop prices decline, according to Kentucky Farm Bureau leaders who testified before the U.S. Senate Committee (with fertilizer up 55% since February).

They warn that continued financial pressure could reshape local agriculture and rural jobs.

Owensboro Catholic players Tucker Evans (baseball) and Taylor Clark (softball) were named Owensboro Times Players of the Week after receiving the most votes in their polls Thursday, May 14.

Their achievements highlight local high school sports excellence.

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.

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.

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.

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.