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Monday, July 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Azlin Flener built The Bee’s Knees Bakery into one of Owensboro’s most creative home bakeries after she started making dinosaur-themed cookies in 2017 for her daughter’s birthday and later expanded to custom sugar cookies, cakes, and other treats. She uses a 3D printer to craft her own cookie cutters and plans to renovate her garage into a commercial kitchen to grow her full-time baking business. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Ellis Park has partnered with Brew Bridge to launch a limited-edition beer called Here Mi Song in honor of an eight-year-old racehorse while donating a percentage of its proceeds to the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund—The beer will be available at Ellis Park ahead of the Jeff Hall Memorial Stakes Race. TriStateHomepage.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were arrested on July 20 after a high-speed chase on KY 144 near Owensboro ended when a Dodge Charger crashed into a ditch; the driver fled on foot before being caught and a search of the vehicle found meth, marijuana, a liquor bottle and digital scales — both suspects were taken for medical clearance and will face multiple charges. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ On Saturday at about 2 a.m., a deputy near Daniels Lane on Highway 144 saw a Dodge Charger swerving before it lost control at the intersection of Highway 144 and Jones Road and crashed, and after a short foot chase the driver was caught from a nearby residence's backyard—officers later found meth, liquor, marijuana, and drug scales in the vehicle while both suspects were held at the detention center after hospital clearance. TriStateHomepage.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Western High School served as a safe haven for Black students in Owensboro from 1897 until it closed in 1962 amid desegregation, with alumni remembering strong teachers, tight community bonds, and winning sports. A new Western Academy at 417 Elm Street now offers after-school programs for young Black boys — continuing that powerful legacy — while a modest monument nearby — in need of repair — honors the school's impact. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Tickets for the 18th annual Voices of Elmwood series at Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery are on sale as the event will run for nine nights starting on September 18 with trailer rides scheduled from September 18 to 20 and 25 to 27 and tent shows from October 2 to 4. The series is produced by Owensboro Museum of Science and History & Daviess County Public Library and will honor local individuals who lived through World War II. The Owensboro Times
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County’s 12U softball team won the regional opener by beating Missouri 3-2 when Presley Roberts singled home Brynlee Zembrycki in the bottom of the sixth inning. Coach JW O’Bryan said strong pitching from Kenley Evans and Michaela Knight helped the team overcome early jitters and build momentum for future games. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Pat Coomes from Stanley began water skiing at age 10 and built a 30-year career by competing at state, regional, and national events. He finished second in the national jump event last year and will try to win a national title this year — his passion for water skiing started on summers along the Ohio River. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Last week, 12 Owensboro natives raced in Akron for the 87th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship where nine-year-old Benson Tharp (7th in the Rally Stock Racer), 15-year-old Brayden Locher (8th in the Rally Super Stock Racer), and 17-year-old Benji Edds (7th in the Rally Master Racer) competed. Earlier the week, Sadie Meyer finished third in the Stock All-Star and Locher became the Local Super Stock Challenge Champion as Owensboro racers clinched 40 wins over a year-long season. The Owensboro Times
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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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