Good morning, Owensboro.

Borrowed Hearts Owensboro rebranded as The Foster Shop — a change that better reflects its mission to support local foster families.

It will continue offering the same care to children in foster care while updating its storefront and online information.

Beef O' Brady's in Owensboro is hosting a fundraiser Monday, July 13 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to raise money for a headstone and burial site for 6-year-old Reece Dowdy's family after his death while on vacation in Florida.

Owensboro’s Dr. RonSonlyn Clark said she felt inspired to continue writing after finishing her autobiography and is drafting a new book about the city’s homeless population.

Theatre Workshop launches its 63rd season with Summer Shorts, a production of six one-act plays chosen from 81 submissions.

Performances open today at 7:30 PM and continue through July 19 with both evening and afternoon shows, as audiences vote for their favorite play (writers compete for a panel award).

RiverPark Center will host a Broadway season that starts Sept.

18 with Waitress and features touring shows — including The Wiz, STOMP, and Music Man — with performances running through April. Season packages are available until July 27 and single tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. July 31.

TeraWulf's planned data center in Hawesville will redevelop an old industrial site, create over 100 local jobs, and partner with local institutions for training.

The project uses a closed-loop cooling system to reduce water use and meets environmental rules while a 20-year lease expects $19B in revenue.

Owensboro Health appointed Dr. Erica Gregonis as its new chief medical officer effective today; she will lead quality, patient safety, and population health initiatives while former CMO Dr. Francis DuFrayne transitions to interim chief operating officer for the Medical Group + eventually returns to clinical practice.

Daviess County Softball Little League advanced to regionals after a 5-0 win over VSLL on Friday, with Michaela Knight striking out 13 in six shutout innings.

The team will face Michigan on July 17 in Whitestown as they aim for a World Series berth.

The American Cornhole Organization returns to Owensboro for its 21st World Championships from July 20 to 25 at the Convention Center, featuring top players + community events with internal competitions starting July 17 and Tailgator tournaments leading to championship play.

Windy Hollow Raceway Park hosts a three-day racing weekend beginning today with Friday Night Fun at Windy Hollow Dragway.

Saturday includes the Iron Man Classic and Sunday features dirt track Mini Stock and Throwback Sprint Car races, with different admission rates for adults + children.

Laurel Murphy has been named the new head coach of Apollo girls basketball.

She will host a meet and greet on July 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria (her appointment reflects a full circle as she returns to her athletic roots).

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.