Good morning, Owensboro.

Calumet Trace Senior Living in Owensboro names Braeden Hendrix as its new Executive Director.

An Owensboro native with a strong background in senior care and financial management, Hendrix will now oversee operations to ensure quality care for residents.

Teen entrepreneur Camryn Wiedeman plans to launch mobile coffee business Primal Craft Coffee Co. this fall, drawing on family lessons from his hot dog trailer operations and offering both traditional and sugar-free coffee recipes guided by his father's advice.

Owensboro native Lexi Lundy was named to the IAVM 30 Under 30 Class of 2026.

The senior event manager at the Owensboro Convention Center — known for her rapid career growth — will be honored at VenueConnect 2026 in Indianapolis.

The Ohio River is reopening today for all boat traffic after downed transmission wires caused a 36-hour stoppage, according to Trimble County Emergency Management.

The action will ease disruptions in transporting $43B worth of goods annually (about $4.9M per hour) from the region.

The new CUBE Simulator is now available at Owensboro Community & Technical College through a partnership with Lowry Controls.

It teaches hands-on manufacturing skills in hydraulics, pneumatics and smart tech to better prepare students for industrial careers.

Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport officials are upgrading LED lighting on the primary runway, main taxiway, terminal ramp and secondary taxiways to boost pilot visibility and safety - improvements expected to lower maintenance costs.

United Express service will start in the fall while Contour Airlines continues to serve until the transition.

Maui’s Indoor Theme Park opened at 5000 Frederica St. in Owensboro and offers indoor go-karts, laser tag, mini golf, duckpin bowling, and arcade games as a full-day destination for families + groups regardless of the weather.

Local Little League teams played weekend games with mixed results.

The DC All Stars lost 12-0 to BG East but won 9-1 over Logan County while Daviess County teams and Owensboro Southern squads posted wins & losses, with standout pitching and timely hits.

Today, the Owensboro Times announced its 2026 All-OT Softball Team with Annie Newman (Player of the Year) and top players from Daviess County High School, Apollo and other nearby schools, chosen through coaches' votes.

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.