Daily
Owensboro
Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Daviess County Sheriff's Office and the Fire Department responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on U.S. 431 shortly after midnight between KY 298 (Hill Bridge Road) and East Marksberry Road, and the roadway is shut for emergency teams to work the scene. The Owensboro Times
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Local residents are teaming with police to search for the alleged Whitesville assailant—officials say anyone with tips should contact law enforcement immediately. TriStateHomepage.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sons of Habit, an Owensboro band formed about a year ago, signed with global talent agency WME and record label Republic Records after releasing their single Fool’s Gold last week—this deal opens the door for more national bookings and follows a lively hometown show opening for Ernest. The Owensboro Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Western Kentucky Botanical Garden will host its second annual Monarch Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — offering free admission and activities including educational talks, garden tours, children’s crafts, face painting, and performances by Bluegrass Community Theatre. The event supports pollinator conservation — highlighting the importance of native plants, milkweed, and practices that protect beneficial insects. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Blue Bridge in Owensboro has been under repair for over 30 days in a planned 90-day closure—state officials said the bridge will reopen in the first week of October, and downtown events continue as scheduled. 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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~ Socrates
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