Good morning, Owensboro.

The Handsome Cat Cafe, managed by Saving Paws Animal Rescue of Kentucky—will open next Wednesday in Owensboro with a $10 entry fee and BYO snacks.

The venue also offers birthday party rentals starting tomorrow night for groups of 15.

Anthropic signed a 20-year lease for a 250-acre AI data campus on a repurposed aluminum smelter site in Hawesville east of Owensboro, and the facility is scheduled to open in Q2 2027, promising about $19 billion in contracted revenue and enough energy for up to 400,000 homes.

Bill Monroe's pioneering bluegrass sound remains influential — local musician Randy Lanham and the Blue Bridge Boys carry his tradition forward with community performances and educational shows at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in Owensboro, keeping his legacy alive among new generations of pickers.

Broadway star Anthony Rapp will appear downtown at Theatre Workshop’s Empress Theatre on Saturday, Sept.

26 at 7:00 p.m. CT for a live discussion hosted by New Beginnings on his career and advocacy work. Tickets are free but limited + must be reserved in advance.

Yellow Creek Park now welcomes visitors with a new stainless steel owl sculpture and updated entrance sign (commissioned by County Commissioner Larry Conder and his wife Rosemary and created with Yellow Banks Ironworks) that celebrates local heritage while the original sign remains on site amid earlier debates.

A planned entrepreneurship hub in downtown received $2.25 million in state funding announced Tuesday, and it will occupy the historic Turley Building (101 Daviess Street) to serve entrepreneurs, remote workers and small businesses with coworking space, networking events and coaching.

The Green River District Health Department reminded parents to review their children's vaccines as families prepared for the new school year; caregivers were also encouraged to update their own immunizations to protect vulnerable contacts.

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.