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Owensboro
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A dump truck hit a bridge support just after 5 p.m. Monday and caused serious damage to the vehicle and serious injury to the driver while I-165 southbound and Newbolt Road remain closed as emergency crews and a bridge inspector work at the scene. The Owensboro Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Marc McCoy, a U.S. Army veteran, runs the Acme Chicken Bowls food truck in Owensboro with his wife to serve healthy chicken bowls and comfort favorites like buffalo mac and cheese. They plan to expand services (including a website, catering, and a monthly Veteran Appreciation Day) to boost community support and create local jobs. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro High School senior Savannah Bellamy scored a 36 on the ACT by acing tests in English, math, reading, and science, placing her among less than 1% of test takers. She said her hard work in every subject led to this record achievement—an opening for her future in electrical engineering. 44 News
- ➤ Windy Hollow Cafe opened in the OCTC Campus Center to give students a fresh meal option when classes start next week, serving favorites like biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls, burgers, salads, wraps, and a daily special. The cafe is open Monday — Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and also has job openings for cooks, servers, and hosts through email applications. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Brescia University celebrated its 100th anniversary on Monday as students gathered in O’Bryan’s Dining Hall to share food and conversation while reflecting on the school’s legacy. University President Madison Silvert outlined plans for an inauguration mass at 11 a.m. this Friday and a Centennial Gala during Homecoming in October as enrollment for incoming freshmen continued to rise. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ I-65 South near Hospital Curve reopened Monday after road crews replaced joints between East Broadway and the Kennedy Bridge—restoring the road following a weekend closure. WDRB
- ➤ A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held today at 1:30 p.m. at Yellow Creek Park on Kentucky Highway 14—officials say the new picnic shelter is the largest park facility investment in years and more improvements are planned. 44 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Windy Hollow Speedway held its first free general admission night in 55 years, attracting over 1,100 fans—14 open wheel modified cars competed and George Ballard led the National Anthem in a 1947 John Deere. 14 News
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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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Billy Strings & Bryan Sutton Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — Ticket lottery — Enjoy a night of soul-stirring music and celebrate the release of a new album from Grammy winners Billy Strings and Bryan Sutton.
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Fall Market at Preservation Station
10 AM – 5 PM — Preservation Station — Free entry — Immerse in autumn vibes with local artisans and vintage treasures at this unique market.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.
~ Stephen McCranie
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