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Owensboro
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday afternoon, the Daviess County Fiscal Court held a ribbon cutting for a new picnic shelter at Yellow Creek Park, which is located near the fishing pond, spray park and pickleball courts (a new restroom and further improvements will be completed later this year). 14 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fastek Services, LLC from Owensboro earned a spot on Inc. magazine’s annual list of fastest-growing companies at rank 3790—its 199% revenue growth over the past three years marking one of the few local companies on the list. The firm provides IT and cybersecurity services to clients across more than 20 states. The Owensboro Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 47-year-old Owensboro man Tuesday morning after he fled Owensboro Regional Recovery and was later found hiding on Carlton Drive—he swallowed an unknown white powder when officers tried to take him into custody and now faces charges for drug possession, burglary and probation violation. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ An Owensboro man was arrested after hiding in the woods following a disturbance at Owensboro Regional Recovery on Veach Road Monday — he later swallowed a white powder when officers found him on Carlton Drive and now faces charges for drug possession, burglary, and a parole violation. 14 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Catholic Schools welcomed students back to class Tuesday as they began a 75-year anniversary of service—an alumni lunch is set for Friday after mass at Owensboro Catholic High School. 14 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro’s 14u tennis team won the Junior Team Tennis State Championship for the fourth straight year by beating teams from Bowling Green, Lexington, and Louisville in pool play and the championship match—ending their season as they elected not to attend sectionals. The Owensboro Times
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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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