Good morning, Owensboro.

Owensboro Police Department will host a series of Police in the Park events to strengthen ties with the community—continuing a program that began in 2023.

Residents should look for local park locations where officers will be available for friendly conversation.

Habitat for Humanity broke ground on Clemmie Wolf Commons, an affordable housing project on Center and Hathaway streets planned to give 15 families safe, low-cost homes.

One future homeowner said her family will finally have a permanent place to live.

Tomorrow, Friday, June 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., WBKR will host a yard party at 3301 Frederica Street to aid Boulware Mission, a nonprofit that has helped local men for nearly 105 years.

Attendees can buy $10 lunches + enter to win VIP festival prizes from Champion Concert Car.

Publix is hiring for about 140 full-time and part-time positions as construction proceeds on its first grocery store, hosting an in-person hiring event Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hampton Inn + Suites Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront on West 2nd Street, with store opening details to come.

Goodwood Brewing filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on June 22 in the Western District of Kentucky after closing its Owensboro riverfront location on April 26.

The filing names CEO Ted K. Mitzlaff and lists up to 49 creditors.

Bluegrass music fills the air in Owensboro as the ROMP festival begins with campers arriving Monday, and attendees are setting up creative camps (some calling their sites by fun names) while looking forward to live music and community cheer.

After President James Cousins stepped down to accept a role at another school, the Board of Trustees named senior official Germic interim president at Kentucky Wesleyan College today.

Wildlife experts say residents may see four venomous snake species during daily walks.

Copperheads, western cottonmouths in Daviess County, timber rattlesnakes and rare western pygmy rattlesnakes near lakes (in Calloway, Lyon, and Trigg Counties) are highlighted, so staying alert is advised.

Daviess County officials lowered the speed limit on the U.S. 60 Bypass to 55 mph after 12 traffic fatalities last year.

Sheriff Brad Youngman urges drivers to follow basic safety habits (stay off phones, wear seat belts and avoid drinking) as traffic volumes continue rising.

Local officials announced that free splash parks and public pools in Daviess County (family-friendly spots) will open soon to help residents beat rising summer heat.

Owensboro Bombers secured an 8-2 win today over Newburgh Post as Brody Brubaker drove in three runs and Porter Hay pitched a complete game + struck out seven, setting the stage for the team to host Funkhouser at 6:30 p.m.

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.