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Owensboro
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Daviess County Sheriff's Office warned locals not to spread false details about its investigation into a reported assault that happened Wednesday afternoon in Whitesville. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ A Whitesville woman was assaulted while alone at work at Rooster’s Crow on Highway 54 on Wednesday night—she was treated in the hospital for superficial injuries and Sheriff Brad Youngman said increased patrols will continue as locals help keep public speculation in check. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ The Daviess County Sheriff's Office warned that false info is spreading online about an assault at the former Black Cat Bar in Whitesville & said detectives are not seeking details on a truck or suspect while they focus on the narrow 4 to 5 p.m. window on August 13 when the victim was treated and taken to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Owensboro Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, August 15th, Owensboro hosted the inauguration ceremony for Madison Silvert as the new president of Brescia University at Saint Stephen Cathedral at 3 p.m. — the event was held as the school celebrated 100 years of service. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The West 5th Street Road overpass on U.S. 60 reopened today with two 10-ft lanes on its south side after the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet removed temporary signals. Engineers are working on a repair plan—no timeline is available after support seams were damaged on April 28. Daviess County
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A senior softball tournament kicked off in Owensboro on Friday as teams from Florida, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia gathered to compete under the Tournament Players Senior Softball Association. The event features games on Friday and continues today as it aims to keep seniors active in the sport. TriStateHomepage.com
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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
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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