Good morning, Owensboro.

Positive First Dog Training, founded by Amanda Miller in 2010 and based in Owensboro since 2019, offers puppy, behavior, and service dog training using minimally aversive methods.

Sponsored by the Greater Owensboro Chamber, the business helps owners see what their dogs are truly capable of.

Owensboro author John Reiners released his 300-page book Aquatic Sasquatch that examines local Bigfoot sightings in water with insights on eye shine and animal joints.

He will discuss his research at Squatchfest on Sept. 26 at Kentucky Sound Stage (Frederica Street) where free admission supports a memorial foundation.

Local Apollo High School senior Kassi Hirt — a member of Civil Air Patrol’s KY223 unit — was named the national Cadet NCO of the Year at a Kansas City conference last weekend.

She will take her first solo flight Tuesday as she works toward her goal of becoming a fighter pilot.

Daviess County Public Schools is offering virtual homework help from 6-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday via Google Meet (online tool) to provide extra support and strengthen teacher connections after a request from the Family Advisory Council.

Apollo volleyball won the Gold Division at the Summer Slam Down tournament after a series of matches on Friday night.

The team stayed undefeated by beating Trinity, Madisonville North Hopkins, Adair County and Evansville Christian 25-19 and 26-24 in the finals, marking their first tournament run in over 20 years.

Owensboro boys’ soccer continued its undefeated streak with wins over Christian County (6-0) and Bryn Station (4-1) at Ohio County.

Red Devils’ Mbayo led the offense as coach Ryan Haley praised the team’s strong defense and shot generation.

Today, the Daviess County girls’ golf team won the Lady Eagles Classic in Graves County with a score of 322 and an eight-stroke lead; Briley Billingsley (shot +2) placed among the top scorers, and head coach Jonas Billingsley said the win builds momentum for upcoming regional play.

Owensboro Catholic boys golf finished second at the Semi State Preview and placed fourth at the All A Classic this weekend.

The team shot 302 at the Preview, falling to Bowling Green by seven strokes, and then shot 318 at the Classic behind Hazard’s winning score.