Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WOMI Owensboro
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Owensboro Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. 44 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. TriStateHomepage.com
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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.
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