Good morning, Owensboro.

Kim's Diner has kicked off its Christmas Wish Bike Drive and is collecting new bikes or cash donations at 1212 East 18th Street to help local children enjoy Christmas morning.

Local businesses and residents are already joining in the effort to spread holiday cheer.

Local leaders in Owensboro gathered Tuesday to address food insecurity after a USDA report ranked Kentucky second highest nationally, and they handed out 2,000 *Boxes of Hope* meal boxes to Audubon Area Head Start families.

Owensboro will host the 2027 GTOAA National Convention — a car event featuring Pontiac muscle cars and drawing enthusiasts.

More details on the schedule and exact location will be shared as the event approaches.

On Tuesday, the Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation hosted its annual back-to-school shopping trip in Owensboro, giving $100 vouchers to 250 kids and families in need at local stores (Burlington’s, Beall’s, and Ross Dress for Less).

Holiday World is celebrating its 80th season this summer and is offering families a chance to win two free tickets at the park in Southern Indiana.

Interested visitors can enter the contest online to enjoy top-rated roller coasters, water attractions, and free extras like soft drinks & sunscreen.

Owensboro’s famed barbecued mutton reflects a long tradition when local records (from 1860) show sheep once outnumbered cattle, making the meat a regional specialty despite its higher price.

Local eateries now feature mutton on select menus, drawing fans to experience the unique barbecue flavor.

Owensboro native Chelsea Meythaler has released an inclusive coloring book titled Wonderfully Made (inspired by her recovery after a car wreck that left her quadriplegic), offering a creative outlet after her return home.

At a local picnic, a family discovered a Beautiful Wood Nymph moth that mimics bird droppings to avoid predators — its colors shine in flight and it can be found across eastern areas including Kentucky.

Drivers in Owensboro can join a public meeting today on the new roundabout on Fairview Drive from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Daviess County High School; officials will present the project timeline plus address questions on safe navigation.

TARC is hosting open house meetings this week to discuss major changes and invite community input.

Local residents can attend the sessions (details on locations and times provided by TARC) to learn about future transit plans.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has reduced traffic to one lane on the U.S. 60 westbound ramp to KY 54 in Owensboro because a pavement void was discovered, and motorists are advised to use caution while crews repair the lane.