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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The new Texas Roadhouse in Owensboro opened June 9 at 3 p.m., featuring a reimagined layout that improves guest service—staff greet guests faster with a streamlined check-in system, curbside pickup, and 25 extra parking spaces. The restaurant also offers a smaller, more efficient kitchen and improved seating for accessibility while keeping its familiar local memorabilia. The Owensboro Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities found 70 cats & dogs in poor condition in two homes in Daviess County today, and the homeowners now face animal cruelty charges. WDRB
- ➤ The Owensboro Police Department is searching for 17-year-old Kolten Merritt — who went missing on June 9 from the 4000 block of Carpenter Drive while wearing all black and red Nike tennis shoes. 14 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Starting June 20 at the Owensboro Convention Center, OMG!con returns with its 20th anniversary celebration — featuring concerts, a Saturday night dance party, a vendor hall and late-night gaming spaces. John Bowen said the event will include panels with guests like Greg Ayres, Kevin Miller and visual effects artist Yoshi Vu while aiming to bring the community together. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lane restrictions are underway on Blue Bridge as crews guide traffic on the only open lane today—after the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the bridge will close for 90 days while crews replace the aging deck, repair concrete, and fix joints. TriStateHomepage.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Murray State University made history when its baseball team became the first in school history to reach the College World Series. The team will play its first double-elimination game on Saturday, June 14 at 1 p.m. + They are set to face UCLA. WOMI Owensboro
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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