Good morning, Owensboro.

Area runners from Owensboro and Caneyville joined a Relay For America event in Indiana on Monday, running a 12.5-mile segment amid extreme heat to help move an American flag set to reach Washington, D.C. on July 4 for the nation's 250th anniversary (each mile honored a fallen service member).

Local nonprofits in Daviess County can apply for funding through the 21st Empty Bowls event from today until July 31, with the fundraiser dinner, silent auction, and meal scheduled for Oct.

1 at the RiverPark Center lobby; tickets go on sale Sept. 1 with venue sponsorship by Bell Bank.

After floodwaters receded earlier this week, a six-member Owensboro Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team returned Monday evening from a three-day deployment to assess damage and check on residents in affected communities.

They documented conditions using the state’s SARCOP system — an effort backed by city leadership.

The Owensboro Food Truck of the Year competition returns July 9-11 featuring three categories: Food Truck, Dessert Truck, & Drink Truck with voting held exclusively online at OwensboroTimes.com.

The event coincides with Friday After 5’s 30th anniversary season and spotlights local trucks across town.

Kuegel’s Creamery, run by fourth-generation farmer Joshua Kuegel, now serves Kentuckyk-made Chaney’s Dairy Barn ice cream from a cow-spotted trailer.

The trailer will visit local events during the holiday week (Friday at Panther Creek Park and Saturday at English Park).

Cromwell Media unveiled 105.7 The Bridge, a new Christian radio station (with a focus on uplifting music and local programming) that will support local churches and Christian businesses.

The station will shift from classic rock starting July 24 and will go live on July 31 at 11:59 p.m.

Whitney Merritt of Owensboro was visiting Nashville over the weekend when she joined Miranda Lambert for line dancing at Casa Rosa during Alan Jackson’s farewell concert.

Whitney said Miranda was friendly — her new album Crisco releases Oct. 2.

Hometown Freedom Fest will now be held at Panther Creek Park due to current conditions at Yellow Creek Park, and organizers updated the event location to ensure safety for all attendees.

An Owensboro native led WKU to its first national title in the concrete canoe competition held at Fairmont State University in West Virginia; Luke Evans said long hours, teamwork, and faculty support helped overcome tough engineering challenges.

With heat advisories in effect in our area, Owensboro residents are urged to watch for signs of heat illness (heat cramps, dizziness, and confusion) and move to cool spots immediately; experts say staying hydrated and seeking shade can help prevent serious illness.

At the Pearl Club at the Summit on Monday, the GO Junior Golf Series saw Owensboro’s Beckham King (11) win the 3-hole division while Mason Shivley and Ayla Roberts claimed the 18-hole title for the 13-15 age group; winners from nearby towns also excelled in other divisions.

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.