Daily
Owensboro
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity gave keys to three new houses in Owensboro after a hail storm damaged them and pushed their opening back to July 27. The organization also announced Amanda Green as its new Executive Director & said it will work to build more homes for local families. 14 News
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity Owensboro-Daviess County named Amanda Green as its new executive director at a three-home ceremony held at Cargill Corner on Sunday afternoon. The Owensboro native returned after nearly 30 years away and will work to build community ties and expand partnerships—replacing Jeremy Stephens. The Owensboro Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday at 1:15 a.m., deputies, firefighters and ambulance crews responded near Knottsville in east Daviess County to a fatal ATV wreck when the driver lost control on Highway 951 and hit a tree; first responders tried to save the man but he was pronounced dead—officials are investigating the cause. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ At 8:10 p.m. Saturday, the Daviess County Fire Department arrived on Garden Drive near Masonville to control a house fire that had smoke coming from all sides—no injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation. 14 News
- ➤ A man died when his ATV veered off Highway 951 and hit a tree early Sunday morning in Daviess County — the road was closed for several hours before reopening. TriStateHomepage.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The BlueGrass Mountain Cup held its fourth event today at Rudy Mines Trails in Daviess County after being postponed from July 13 due to inclement weather — racers from multiple states competed as director Josh Patton credited Owensboro and the parks department for strong support. 14 News
- ➤ The Owensboro Bombers won their fifth straight State Championship when Carter Kimmel pitched six innings allowing one earned run while key hits in the fourth and fifth helped the team gain a lead. They will play in the Regional Tournament in Asheboro from August 6-10 and coach Matt Freeman said the win was a total team effort. The Owensboro Times
-
ERNEST Concert
6:00-8:15 p.m. — Owensboro Sportscenter — Ticketed event — Experience the dynamic sounds of ERNEST and supporting acts featuring a blend of country and Americana vibes.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.
~ Chinese Proverb
About Daily Owensboro
Welcome to the Daily Owensboro, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Owensboro, Kentucky community. If you like the Daily Owensboro, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Owensboro.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Owensboro and across Kentucky. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Owensboro
A free Owensboro community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyowensboro.com/sitemap