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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Great Race made a pit stop in Owensboro when over 100 vintage cars arrived around 5 p.m. on Veterans Boulevard and downtown hosted live music + food trucks for fans. 14 News
- ➤ Daviess County Animal Shelter became full after taking in 51 cats and 6 dogs from a hoarding case—Best Friends Animal Society will offer a $100 discount on adoption fees for the first 50 pets to help move them out. The shelter extended its hours from June 24 and will remain open until 7 p.m. through June 27 to ease the overcrowding. WOMI Owensboro
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Emergency crews are handling a structure fire in Daviess County that has closed Highway 54 in the 5700 block — with the sheriff’s office detouring traffic along Old Highway 54 — as officials monitor the scene. TriStateHomepage.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The ROMP festival returns at Yellow Creek Park from today through Saturday with bluegrass music, camping, workshops and safety measures in place for the heat wave. Organizers report that the event draws 20,000 to 25,000 attendees + offers various ticket, camping and glamping options with on‑site medics and shaded areas to keep everyone safe. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Museum of Fine Art announced it will expand with a new children’s education annex using a $294,000 tourism grant plus its own funds toward a $735,000 project. It will replace the century-old Baker House with a flexible space for art classes and events, with demolition starting soon and construction planned to finish by next summer. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Times announced its 2025 All-OT Boys’ and Girls’ Track & Field Teams based on nominations by coaches from Apollo, Daviess County, Hancock County, McLean County, Owensboro, Owensboro Catholic and Trinity – Carolina Jones and Wyatt Emmick were named Track & Field Athletes of the Year after being honored at an OT banquet in early May. The Owensboro Times
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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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Legally Blonde Musical Performance
1:30-3 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant energy of Legally Blonde - The Musical live on stage.
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Docker with Kubernetes Administration Training/Class
Mon-Fri — Golden Hour Training — $2490 — Hands-on, expert-led DevOps courses in Owensboro.
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Universal Clown Summit & Reunion
All day — Owensboro Convention Center — Check website for pricing — Celebrate clowning as an art form with fellow performers in a joyful atmosphere.
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