Good morning, Owensboro.

Construction workers marked spots on Tuesday at the outdoor pickleball complex at Ben Hawes Park as the city announced its new name (shared by official Amanda).

Stand-up comedian Gary Owen, known for his unapologetic style, will perform his North American tour show No Hard Feelings at RiverPark Center on Saturday, Oct.

10 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m.

Envision Contractors projects that the Bluegrass Fieldhouse will reach substantial completion by Nov.

16 amid a dispute with city officials over delay responsibilities and contract extensions. The 88,000-sqft facility has faced scheduling setbacks that could affect upcoming sporting events.

Local high school football teams are set to spark excitement this season as Apollo, Owensboro, Owensboro Catholic and Daviess County each return key players plus new strategies to build on last year’s wins and overcome near misses.

Daviess County Panthers and Apollo E-Gals XC teams finished second at the 2026 Kentucky/Indiana Border Clash.

Addy Alvey and Judson Redfern won the individual races, kickstarting the season as coaches said strong summer training led to impressive performances (teams hope to build on these results at future meets).

The new Pickle Plex at Ben Hawes Park is set to open this fall and has already attracted more sponsors than available courts, the head of River City Pickleball said during Tuesday’s city commissioners meeting.

The development is expected to boost local pickleball opportunities.

On Aug. 18, the Lady Panthers beat Owensboro Catholic 3-2 while Owensboro won 3-0 against Hancock County and Trinity (Whitesville) lost 3-0 to Ohio County; standout players posted high assists and kills to launch the season with strong local action.