Good morning, Owensboro.

On Saturday, July 25, the Lil’ Rager Memorial Poker Run will be held at the Beechmont Community Center in Beechmont, with 9-11 a.m. registration and a kickstart at 11:15 a.m.—riders will complete a 75- to 100-mile ride and join a car show, all with proceeds benefiting Muhlenberg County Family Resources.

Settle Memorial United Methodist Church recently celebrated one year of serving a free breakfast on the fourth Saturday of each month and announced plans to expand the program to reach more local residents.

The church continues its commitment to offer healthy morning meals for community members.

Bluegrass fans gathered at Yellow Creek Baptist Church early Tuesday morning for the 23rd ROMP event—trailers and RVs filled the parking lot as visitors came from near and far.

Singer Sarah Beth Brewer performed at OBKY's PorchFest and previewed new songs on WBKR this morning.

She will soon enter the studio to record two EPs – one on heartbreak, one on healing – and has summer and fall gigs lined up, including opening for Lorrie Morgan at Nashville Palace.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will lower the speed limit to 55 mph on the Owensboro bypass due to multiple severe accidents and increased traffic.

The change takes effect tonight at midnight when 65 mph signs will be replaced.

Owensboro will extend Airpark Drive (1,200 feet) to boost access to MidAmerica Airpark and encourage future business growth.

Local officials plan to start work in July so that the area can shift to light industrial use.

Local experts explain that Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass are being studied for soccer pitches, a factor that influences ball roll and player traction in FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.

Governor Beshear highlighted the importance of proper turf care (in cooler climates) to boost pride in the state’s soccer connection.

Owensboro Southern Little League teams beat Daviess County on Tuesday, June 23—Owensboro Southern's 10U team won 14-4 and its 11U team prevailed 11-1 in local games.

Team Kentucky split two flag football games at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis after beating Virginia 39-6 and then falling 46-45 to Pennsylvania.

The Owensboro-based team will face Nebraska on Tuesday.

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.