Good morning, Owensboro.

The Moseleyville Fire Department said it received a pallet of water from Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council on June 17 to help firefighters stay cool and hydrated during emergencies — the donation supports their work in the community.

A family-friendly event featuring animatronic animals, dinosaurs and interactive activities including fossil digs and VR fun will take place at Lowe's Home Improvement in Owensboro on Monday, June 22.

Admission is $5 (cookie included) for local kids to enjoy a hands-on zoo experience.

The Longest Day of Play will bring fun, food and local booths to Thompson Berry Park on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Organized by Audubon-Bon Harbor Area Neighborhood Alliance and Owensboro Neighborhood Alliance).

Yesterday, the Opportunity Center hosted a roundtable from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. that educated local employers on the benefits of hiring workers with disabilities; director Nick Tallent explained how such hires boost workplace stability and inclusiveness.

Gusto Italian opened at 5257 Frederica Street, offering homemade lasagna, chicken parmesan, and fresh baked bread with lunch specials from Tuesday to Friday.

The restaurant hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. midweek and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday (owner Nick Kamberi brings Sicilian family recipes).

A local blogger launched the Shelf Life series that spotlights vintage collectibles, starting with Troll dolls and their journey from 1960s Danish origins to cameo roles as bingo good luck charms.

The feature highlights a must visit shop in Henderson that displays quirky treasures and local radio memorabilia.

High winds caused widespread power outages yesterday — crews worked to restore power in affected areas including Daviess County, where 144 customers lost power, and Muhlenburg County, with 700 outages, as other counties in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky also reported impacts.

The Daviess County Sheriff's Department will devote over 400 man hours to manage safety at ROMP, a music festival that will draw several thousand fans at Yellow Creek Park from June 24-27.

U.S. Rep Brett Guthrie said that western Kentucky, including Owensboro, has an opportunity to lead with artificial-intelligence and advanced-manufacturing as local officials review energy and data-center proposals to protect ratepayers; he stressed local input will guide decisions on infrastructure and zoning for new development opportunities.

Colton Carver led the Bombers with a three-run homer to overcome a two-run first-inning deficit+ his effort sparked an eight-run second inning for a 17-2 win, and the team will play a doubleheader tomorrow against Rock Island and Lafayette.

Team Kentucky's local flag football team, including 10 Owensboro athletes, will leave at 1:30 p.m. today for the Special Olympics USA Games at the University of Minnesota to compete June 20-26 against over 3,000 athletes — pool play begins June 22 with games against Virginia and Pennsylvania.

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.

2026 Heritage Hills Quarterback Club Golf Scramble

7 a.m. – 7 p.m. — The Pearl Club — $400/foursome — Enjoy a day of golf while supporting the local football program with prizes and a provided lunch.