Saturday, July 12th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rugged Race in Owensboro, hosted by Mentor Kids Kentucky, supports local youth by raising funds for mentoring programs—volunteers are still needed for obstacle set-up and registration. Teams and individuals can sign up to join the muddy challenge and help the event reach its goal. Owensboro Radio
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officers in Owensboro are looking for 17-year-old Christopher Major who went missing on July 9 in the 1200 block of Haynes Avenue while wearing a black Taco Bell shirt, black pants, black Nike socks and black slides—if you have information, call OPD at 270-687-8888 or leave an anonymous tip at 270-687-8484. 14 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Museum of Fine Art launched Taste and See, a free event on Wednesday nights that extends museum hours until 7 p.m. and lets visitors dine outdoors with rotating food trucks—an effort that comes as part of ongoing changes ahead of a new Regionalism exhibit opening July 26. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Blue Bridge in Owensboro will close after 9 p.m. Monday, July 14 for a multi-month project to replace its 750-foot-long deck connecting Kentucky and Indiana — crews expect to finish by mid-October. 44 News
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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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