Good morning, Owensboro.

The Owensboro Surplus Auction will be held on August 7th at the Owensboro Sportscenter starting at 10 AM—where Kurtz Auction & Realty Company will offer large vehicles like dump trucks, police cruisers, and more—and buyers must remove their items by 5 PM.

Early Sunday morning in east Daviess County, emergency crews responded around 1:15 a.m. to an ATV accident near Highway 951 and Highway 1513 where the rider failed to navigate a sharp curve, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway 10 feet and hit a tree—he was pronounced dead despite immediate efforts while the coroner’s office investigates.

Local kids will receive new school supplies during the annual Stuff the Bus campaign, which runs Friday, Aug.

11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at both Owensboro WalMart locations and benefits Owensboro Public Schools + Daviess County Public Schools.

Tyler Nicely from Owensboro won his second DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals championship at Fairbury Speedway after key victories at Clarksville, Spoon River and LaSalle—he secured a 67-point lead over Trevor Neville—making him the third driver in series history to win multiple titles.

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.