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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Daviess County Fire Department responded to a report of a possible explosion at the landfill on Highway 815 and found half an acre of burning debris on the working face—landfill staff quickly used bulldozers, a scraper, and an excavator to smother the flames amid strong winds while firefighters found no evidence of an explosion and no injuries were reported. 14 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Entrepreneurs can learn to use AI for content creation at a workshop at The Brew Bridge on May 20 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — featuring an overview by the Kentucky Small Business Development Center and a panel of local business leaders — with tickets at $10 available starting May 5 at 8 a.m. The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tonight the yearly Friday after 5 concert series returns to downtown Owensboro as McConnell Plaza hosts food trucks, drinks, and a petting zoo while the event starts with the Kroger Street Fair at 5 p.m. — Roulette performs at 6 p.m. on the Overlook Stage and The Velvet Bombers take the Main Stage at 7 p.m. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Detective Sergeant Chris Hayes from the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office graduated on May 16 from the Kentucky Criminal Justice Training Academy of Police Supervision held at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, and he now leads the General Investigations Unit while serving as a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal (with more than 13 years of service) (and as a U.S. Army veteran). 44 News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Neighborhood Sale - Locust Hill / Krystal Lane
12 PM — Owensboro Dugan Best Rec Center — Free entry — Discover neighborhood treasures at this community sale event.
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Firefly Festival: Know & Glow
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Western Kentucky Botanical Garden — Free entry — Learn about fireflies and enjoy crafts and activities for all ages while savoring delicious food from local vendors.
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River City Bike Expo
Manufacturer Displays — All day — Owensboro Convention Center — Varies — A thrilling weekend for bike enthusiasts featuring shows, competitions, and a tattoo expo.
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Strawberry Festival
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Cottage Farm Stand — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly day of live entertainment, 150+ vendors, and delicious fresh strawberries.
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Youth Basketball Camp By Breakthrough Basketball
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Owensboro Convention Center — Check website for registration cost — Focus on skills like scoring moves and ball handling in a fun camp setting.
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Youth Basketball Camp by Breakthrough Basketball
9 AM – 3 PM — Owensboro Convention Center — Registration required — Improve your basketball skills with focused training and personalized coaching in a fun environment.
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Strides4CMV - Running for Ruth
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Joe Ford Nature Center — Registration fee applies — Participate in a meaningful run honoring Ruth and raising awareness for congenital CMV.
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