Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
Good morning, Owensboro.
🏘️ Community
This weekend, a guide lists Owensboro yard sales and community events, including fundraisers, food parties, live music, and fun walks.
Events run from today through May 31 across neighborhoods and nearby towns (details vary by venue).
The Public Life Foundation of Owensboro was honored for decades of service, with a nod to its 2007 'We The People' event that gathered over 600 locals to set community priorities—underscoring its long-standing role in civic life.
The Owensboro Convention Center is hosting RW GroomX 2026, a four-day pet-grooming event featuring a competition, trade show, and educational classes for grooming professionals and the public.
The event runs through Sunday, May 31.
The Owensboro Farmers Market unveiled its new commercial kitchen facility today to give local food vendors licensed kitchen access on the south lot in the former market information center — a change that stops them from traveling outside Daviess County to rent space.
🎓 Education
Brescia University has received provisional accreditation for its new Physician Assistant program and will welcome 30 students to its inaugural cohort in August — a move that aims to expand local healthcare access.
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant granted the accreditation.
🏈 Sports
Daviess County’s girls’ team and Owensboro Catholic’s boys team advanced to the KHSAA Team Tennis State Championships semi-finals today in Lexington, winning 3-0 matches in their respective brackets; the girls will face South Warren and the boys will play Covington Catholic later.
Dylan McDuffee, head coach for the Daviess County girls tennis team, was named the 2026 KHSAA Girls Tennis Coach of the Year after his team won a region championship and advanced in state play.
He credited captain Emmie Kate Williams & his players for their support since he took charge.
🎉 Owensboro Events
Submit an event →
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.
Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
June 16-18 — Owensboro Convention Center — $97 for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills and build confidence at this youth camp for grades 3-8.
R.O.M.P. Festival 2026
12:00–9:59 p.m. — Yellow Creek Park — Ticket info available — Experience the sounds of Mason Via and more at this annual music festival in Owensboro.
🏠 Owensboro Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Owensboro Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Owensboro Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Owensboro.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.