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Friday, August 29th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Family YMCA held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for its new Infant and Toddler program that offers childcare for children as young as 6 weeks. The program starts September 2 at the main campus on Kentucky Parkway, operates Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., and will add 150 childcare slots over three phases—providing more affordable options for local families. Daviess County
- ➤ The Owensboro Family YMCA held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for its new Infant and Toddler program—serving children as young as 6 weeks old to address a shortage of affordable childcare. The program will add up to 150 slots through three phases, with care starting September 2 at the main campus on Kentucky Parkway from 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Daviess County
- ➤ Owensboro will host many events in September and October including the Kentucky League of Cities conference at the Convention Center on September 23—26 and a bluegrass performance at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame; hotels are expected to sell out as visitors come for bike rallies, sports tournaments, auto tours and later art and Broadway shows. The busy schedule is expected to boost local tourism—local businesses are preparing for more job opportunities. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ Leonardo is a 3-year-old 45-pound Boxer Pit Bull mix available for adoption from It Takes a Village — he loves treats and shows a playful personality — and he is ready to join a new family. WOMI Owensboro
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Owensboro Museum of Fine Art held a groundbreaking Wednesday for its new Artland 2 Education Annex — the expansion will double art class capacity and add a community space for meetings and events. Daviess County Fiscal Court provided a $294,000 grant, and the project is expected to open in the Fall. Daviess County
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Keely Sanders of Owensboro Archery Club achieved a TripleCrown this past summer after she decided to stay in the Eagle level instead of moving up—she won gold in indoor, 3-D, and outdoor target competitions at state and national events and will compete at the youth level next season. The Owensboro Times
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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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Forever a Difference Maker Gala & Auction
5:30 p.m. — Owensboro Convention Center — Ticket purchase required — An elegant evening featuring auctions, dinner, and honoring local Difference Makers supporting people with disabilities.
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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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Jason Carter Band Concert
7-10 p.m. — Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum — $20-25 — Experience the award-winning fiddler from the Del McCoury Band in a night of exceptional bluegrass music.
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