Good morning, Owensboro.

A 100-foot tree crashed into a Parish Avenue home Tuesday at lunchtime, damaging the structure and displacing a family forced to stay in a hotel while demolition and repairs on the back are expected to take months (the nearly 200-year-old tree fell due to rotted roots).

Skyler Stewart has been named vice president for workforce development + small business at the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation.

He previously served as director for community and economic development with the Green River Area Development District.

Damage forced the historic Empress Theater to close indefinitely today after its blue velvet curtains, plaster, & lighting fixtures fell; all five scheduled productions and a special conversation event have relocated to venues like Kentucky Wesleyan College’s Ralph Center and Trinity Theatre.

The 2026 Easterseals Style Show will take place on Oct.

1 at Warehouse 410 with a Sip & Shop at 4 p.m. and a runway event at 5 p.m. — the event will feature local models showcasing fall fashions while raising funds for disability services.

Dr. Tom Payne is running for another term on the DCPS Board of Education in Daviess County, emphasizing his lifelong commitment as a teacher — focusing on student achievement, teacher retention, and special education.

He also noted progress in facility improvements, teacher pay raises, and enhanced safety measures.

4 Good Community awarded a $50K Generosity Scholarship to an Owensboro graduating senior who will attend DePauw University Saturday — the scholarship will help cover his educational expenses as he begins college.

OMU is replacing its familiar red trucks with white vehicles to lower costs & reduce delivery delays while also reviewing a refreshed logo that showcases its electric, water & internet services.

El Molcajete East remains closed after receiving a C rating on Aug.

17 for several health violations; the owner is fixing issues with cleaning, sanitizer supply, and pest control and expects to reopen Monday at its East 4th Street location.

Fresh face Merrick Joska scored a hat trick as the Red Devils won 5-1 over Daviess County today at Shiffley Park & now look ahead to their next match on Tuesday.

Football games start tonight as Owensboro defends its 5A State Championship against St. Xavier and Owensboro Catholic competes in the Rafferty’s Bowl against Boyle County.

Other regional matchups include Apollo at Murray, Daviess at Logan County, Hancock at John Hardin, and McLean at Muhlenberg County.