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Owensboro
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two Owensboro families received newly upgraded homes from the Hands Up to Succeed Project today. The non-profit provided essential furnishings and appliances — founder Alma Crump said the renovations give families a fresh start amid rising rent costs. 14 News
- ➤ Girls Inc. of Owensboro-Daviess County will host its annual Red on the River Casino Night on August 16th at The Center for Good Works at 1010 Allen St.—the event will offer food, casino games, a silent auction, a raffle for a chance to win $2,500, and a pass giveaway with the winner announced on Monday morning. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Southern Star Cares, a team-led nonprofit at Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, will begin accepting grant applications from tax-exempt organizations serving Daviess County on August 11 for grants up to $50,000. Eligible nonprofits have until September 8 to apply with finalists announced in November and recipients in December. The Owensboro Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tesla has listed Owensboro's Meijer on Heartland Xing Boulevard as a potential site for a new Supercharger and the public can now vote to support the installation. EV advocates say the location is ideal for drivers who need a quick stop for food and rest—details that may help Tesla choose sites for its expanding charging network. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ DeSales revealed renderings for a 10,000-square-foot innovation center at the Hyland Center — the groundbreaking is expected later this year. WDRB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Webster County deputies arrested 28-year-old Khila Bradfield in Owensboro on charges of assault, wanton endangerment, robbery, criminal mischief, and trespassing—she is accused of retrieving a gun from a victim's car and attacking her when the weapon malfunctioned. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Sister Cities and Regions has won the Innovation in Business, Trade, and Professional Exchange Award for its Firefighter Exchange Program with sister city Olomouc—Czech Republic. Fire service leaders from Owensboro, Daviess County and nearby departments trained with Czech firefighters in fire suppression and emergency response, and a reciprocal visit will happen later in 2025. 44 News
- ➤ Daviess County officials rolled out an online litter report form on Aug 6 to address roadside litter—using a paid contractor, inmate work crews and the volunteer Trash for Cash program. 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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Josh Merritt Live at RiverPark Center
6-10 p.m. — RiverPark Center — Tickets available — Experience heartfelt bluegrass music from Kentucky's own Josh Merritt.
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Josh Merritt at Lock & Keel
7-11 p.m. — Lock & Keel Pub — Cost info not listed — Experience authentic Kentucky bluegrass with heartfelt stories from artist Josh Merritt.
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Forever a Difference Maker Gala & Auction
5:30 p.m. — Owensboro Convention Center — Ticket purchase required — An elegant evening featuring auctions, dinner, and honoring local Difference Makers supporting people with disabilities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Neil Barringham
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