Good morning, Owensboro.

Two Owensboro Middle School students have raised over $700 by selling candy, bracelets and keychains at Marathon Gas station on West Parrish Avenue to help with bills after their mother’s stage three breast cancer diagnosis almost a year ago—she is now cancer free but faces more preventive surgeries. Their family will host a car wash on Saturday, June 14 at Advanced Auto Sales on Parrish Avenue to gather extra funds for overdue expenses.

Owensboro will host its first SPARKY Mrs. Roper Downtown Crawl on July 12th at 5 p.m. at RiverPark Center—participants are invited to dress up, including dogs, for a scavenger hunt and prize contests inspired by similar events across the country.

Daviess County Public Schools Virtual Academy teacher Beth Ewing was selected for the prestigious Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship to deepen her knowledge of Holocaust history and share new teaching strategies.

The fully funded, year-long program will take her to Poland to visit key sites + enhance Holocaust education for local students and educators.

On Saturday an EF-0 tornado hit along Highway 431 in Owensboro and damaged a billboard + several stores while traveling 2.14 miles, and another brief EF-0 tornado in Hatfield with 65 mph winds caused minor tree damage.

The National Weather Service is checking for damage from a possible tornado in Owensboro — Governor Andy Beshear said reports came in yesterday and no injuries were reported.

Officials will update the public as they gather more information.

On Friday, the Daviess County Lady Panthers lost 7-0 to Henderson County in the state tournament after rain delays—each inning saw little offense.

Coach Biggs said the team struggled to get hits—while seniors Beckwith and Morris now face graduation.

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.

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.

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.

Backyard Chickens Workshop in Owensboro

9 PM — Owensboro Dugan Best Rec Center — Free entry — Discover the joys of backyard chickens in a serene neighborhood setting.

ROMP Festival Featuring The Dillards

8 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — Tickets required — Celebrate 22 years of bluegrass music in a picturesque setting at the ROMP Festival.

Daviess County Fireworks Show

Evening hours — Yellow Creek Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display from a new vantage point for better views.