Good morning, Owensboro.

After months of work, the new Texas Roadhouse opened on Moseley Road in Owensboro—officials said the restaurant replaced an old building with an updated parking lot to offer great food.

AAA reported that gas prices in West Central Kentucky dropped 10 cents this week, and in Owensboro the rate is $2.67 per gallon—well below the national average.

FEMA has extended Serious Needs Assistance for Kentucky residents affected by April storms by 30 days; those who register by June 23 will be considered for help with essential supplies — water, food and medical items.

GRADD has opened nominations for the Women’s 50 Over 50 awards that honor local women for their public service in counties including Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union, and Webster.

Nominations are accepted until July 11—winners will be featured in GRADD’s publication and celebrated at a luncheon in March 2026.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said bad weather delayed repair work on the downtown Blue Bridge that was set to begin on June 9 and will now start with one-lane traffic today until June 12 with flaggers directing alternating flow.

The bridge will fully close for up to 90 days after the July 4 holiday weekend — crews will repair two 750-foot spans and plan to have it reopen around early October.

Owensboro Police held a critical incident training session at Owensboro High School that began Monday at 8 a.m. and involved multiple police cars in the parking lot — no students or staff were allowed in the area during the live exercise.

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.