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Friday, June 13th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Daviess County Fiscal Court will host Family & Farm Ag Day on Saturday, July 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Panther Creek Park to give families an interactive chance to learn about local farm heritage with displays of antique and modern equipment and safety demonstrations on row crops and grain bins. Health screenings from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture through the Raising Hope Initiative and Ag Day Olympics competitions will also be available. 44 News
- ➤ PorchFest OBKY returns Saturday to Griffith Avenue where nearly 40 music acts will perform live free music from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event adds a new karaoke stage and will feature food trucks and over 20 food vendors (alcohol will not be served). The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A cable maintenance project continues on the U.S. 231 William H. Natcher Bridge where traffic has been shifted to one lane in each direction—ensuring drivers have a steady flow while the project is set to finish in March. The route will serve as the main alternate when the Blue Bridge closes for deck rehabilitation in July. Daviess County
- ➤ Workers are doing cable maintenance on U.S. 231 William H. Natcher Bridge and have shifted traffic so that only one lane opens in each direction for about 8,400 vehicles daily. The project will finish by March and the route will serve as the main alternate when the Blue Bridge closes for deck rehabilitation in July. Daviess County
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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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