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Owensboro
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Wendell Foster opened its new aquatic center after nearly three years of construction—this pool features five therapy levels, changing rooms and safe stairs to help people with disabilities enjoy water activities. Families and medical experts praised supporters for raising funds to complete the project. 44 News
- ➤ Students, staff and community members at Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro have built beds for children over the past seven years and will add 16 new beds on Monday—each bed comes with a mattress, bedding and pillows plus a Bible, toothbrush and toothpaste—some beds were given out immediately while others will be delivered later this week. TriStateHomepage.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A portion of the former Towne Square Mall will be converted into an indoor entertainment center featuring Malibu Jack’s, which will include a go-kart track, bowling, laser tag, mini golf, and arcade games. Construction begins immediately—officials say the project will create 75 full-time and 50 part-time jobs and revitalize the South Frederica corridor in Owensboro. The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Museum of Science and History opened its new exhibit History Unveils Voices of Women on August 26 at 5 p.m.—honoring the 105th anniversary of women’s suffrage and Women’s Equality Day by displaying photographs, archival research and personal narratives about the suffrage fight in Daviess County. TriStateHomepage.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Owensboro-Daviess County Metropolitan Planning Organization boosted the scores of three road projects—KY 54 widening, the KY 331/U.S. 60 intersection, and Fairview Drive reconstruction—by 20 points, increasing their chance to get state funding. The score boost helps set the timeline for these projects to be included in the next state highway plan + drives the funding priority. The Owensboro Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Wendell Foster Center in Owensboro cut a ribbon for its new aquatic center just after noon Tuesday—officials said the facility was designed to offer year-round aquatic therapy for people with disabilities. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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