Good morning, Owensboro.

Railroad crossing repairs are underway on 2nd Street between Hamilton Avenue and Breckenridge Street; Cargill is closing one westbound lane at a time for about two weeks & traffic control remains in place to keep drivers safe.

Owensboro Pizza Week returns Sept.

11–19. Local restaurants will serve creative pizza and dessert options at set prices, with registration open through Owensboro Times to help residents support small businesses.

Pleasant Valley Community Church will host a date night event that encourages couples to put aside daily routines and focus on strengthening their relationships.

The upcoming event is set to offer a dedicated evening for connection and renewal.

Porch Light Coffee & Creamery is adding a mobile trailer this fall — it will serve coffee and ice cream at local events and private parties at its 3245 Mt. Moriah Avenue location.

Customers have already shown strong interest ahead of the launch.

Escape Today Owensboro will close on Dec.

31 after more than 10 years, and owner David Haynes said the business will pivot to three new ventures (an outdoor recreation space debuting this weekend, a private event venue opening Feb. 1, and a retro arcade bar expected late summer).

The Owensboro Catholic girls soccer team won a 2-1 9th District match with goals by Chloe and Allie Marston as they built on a challenging 2025 season.

Meanwhile, Daviess County rebounded with an 8-0 win over Apollo, showcasing strong local competition.