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Owensboro
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on US 431 between KY 298 and East Marksberry Road early Monday after 12:30 a.m.—the roadway was shut down while officials worked the scene. 14 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Owensboro will buy 120.67 acres near West Parrish Avenue and the former U.S. 60 bypass for a new industrial park—this project will boost local business and create new jobs. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet contractor will resurface just over a half mile of Carter Road—also known as KY 2698—between Keller Road at the 0 mile marker and Winning Colors Way at the 0.6 mile marker today from 4 a.m. to noon; both directions of the road will be blocked during the project. TriStateHomepage.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Valley Wrestling will host Fight Night — presented by the Eric Group — at the Owensboro SportsCenter on Nov. 1 featuring wrestling legend Al Snow and other special guests yet to be announced; ticket presale begins at 8:00 a.m. on Aug. 20 with general sales opening at 8:00 a.m. on Aug. 21 at prices starting at $12.50. WDRB
- ➤ The Eric Group and Owensboro Sportscenter will host OVW Wrestling in Owensboro on November 1 with wrestling legend Al Snow and other special guests. Presale tickets begin tomorrow at 9 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. with public sales starting August 21 and prices from $12.50 — get ready for a lively night of wrestling action. 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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