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Owensboro
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Police Department is asking the public to help identify the owner or occupants of the vehicle linked to the July 31 shooting on Hawthorne Drive—officials spent hours interviewing witnesses and reviewing video footage. 14 News
- ➤ A man from Fairfield is in jail facing murder charges for the death of 57-year-old Curtis Sutton after being taken into custody at about 2 p.m. on Wednesday—authorities say the investigation began in March. TriStateHomepage.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cynthia Jolly, who runs Boujie Biscuit, opened Jolie Carré World Café in downtown Owensboro and now serves chocolates with flavors like shredded carrots and scorpion peppers — ideas inspired by her travels abroad. The new café brings a global taste to our local community. WOMI Owensboro
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Mary of the Woods School and Trinity High School in Whitesville earned the platinum-level 2025 Jostens Renaissance School of Distinction award for building a welcoming school climate. Principal Emily Hernandez said staff, students, and families worked together to create an environment where everyone is seen and valued — a sign of lasting effort. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Daviess County Fiscal Court approved the largest real property tax cut in at least two decades by lowering the rate from 12.9 to 12.2 cents per $100 of assessed value for Fiscal Year 2025 to 2026 to support the county budget with no expected negative impact—while rates for tangible personal property and motor vehicles remain unchanged. Daviess County
- ➤ The Owensboro Utility Commission approved a rate increase that will raise the average residential utility bill by about $8.50 per month in October — the new rate climbs from 1.54 to 2.47 cents per kilowatt hour to help cover rising power costs. 44 News
- ➤ Daviess County Fiscal Court approved the largest tax cut in at least two decades by adopting a compensating rate that lowers the real property tax rate from 12.9 to 12.2 cents per $100 of assessed value—County Treasurer Jordan Johnson said this change is expected to fund the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget without hurting future revenues. The court kept the rates for tangible personal property at 13.8 cents and for motor vehicles and watercraft at 17 cents per $100 of assessed value. Daviess County
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday night, Daviess County beat Russellville 45-6 at Logan County High School + it earned the team's first win under head coach Quadarius Wallace with key scores by seniors Garrison Barker and Jace Hunt. The Panthers, now 1-0, will host Owensboro Catholic next week. The Owensboro Times
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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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