Good morning, Owensboro.

Thunderbird Thursdays will return in Owensboro as the Air Show invites residents to submit questions for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds (a popular fan series from 2023).

Video responses will be shared on social media throughout the summer to build excitement for the event.

In Owensboro, drivers who hit wildlife or a pet should stop and notify law enforcement when damage occurs or large livestock is involved (Trooper Corey King notes that while hitting a dog and continuing onward is not illegal, drivers ought to try to locate the owner).

The Dannheiser Fund for Kids is on pace to serve 427 children this summer at its record-setting program in Owensboro, nearly doubling its impact from the past six years.

The volunteer group will soon apply for grants & plan fall events to expand its mission next year.

Owensboro is holding several free back-to-school events offering food, games, school supplies and health checkups from Friday, July 24 through Monday, Aug.

3 at venues such as Morning Pointe and Macedonia Baptist Church, with many activities planned for families.

Nominations are open for the Senior Community Center's 2026 Silver Salute Awards, which honor outstanding seniors and their supporters.

The awards will be presented at a gala on Sept. 24 at the new facility (3001 West 2nd Street) with dinner, bingo, and entertainment, while nominations close Aug. 31.

Inclusive Cuts, Owensboro’s newest barber shop at Wendell Foster (701 East 9th Street), hosts an open house today to showcase its sensory-friendly services built for all.

The team will also hold its annual free haircut event for kids in about 10 days to help them prepare for school.

Flavors of India closed its food truck yesterday after almost a year and a half serving authentic Indian cuisine in Owensboro—initially on Frederica Street and later at local events.

Owner Love Singh thanked customers in a Facebook post, although no reason for the closure was provided.

Lagoon Lane has been renamed Bertolli Way after Mizkan America's request as it expands its Owensboro facility with a $156 million project.

The new street sign installation creates a primary shipping access point that will redirect 120 semi-trucks daily and support 44 full-time jobs.

Owensboro Dunkin’ Donuts will close from Aug.

2 through Aug. 7 to move into a new, larger building with extra drive-thru lanes and parking; the updated location will offer more seating when it reopens on Aug. 8.

Daviess County Little League Softball won the Central Region Championship, shutting out Indiana 1-0 to secure their first ticket to the Little League World Series.

Coach JW O’Bryan said (key pitcher Michaela Knight threw six shutout innings) and the team now prepares for the series starting Aug. 2.