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Owensboro
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cinderella’s Closet of Western Kentucky will host its annual Box Lunch Fundraiser next month to help local teens attend prom with confidence—each $12 lunch comes with a choice of chicken salad or ham and cheese sandwich on a croissant, chips, a fruit or cheese pick, an apple, and a cookie. Orders must be placed by September 12 and lunches will be available for pickup on September 23 from Entrance G of Owensboro Christian Church, with delivery for orders of 10 or more. The Owensboro Times
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people died in a multi-vehicle crash on Dixie Highway near E. Orell Road when a southbound vehicle changed lanes and struck other cars—Owensboro native Gary Wright, 77, and West Point native Tami Jo Hawkins, 63, were identified as victims. WDRB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro natives Robert and Anna Kuhner started a new food truck called Breakfast Express that offers BLTs, Texas toast sandwiches, stuffed pancakes, and smash burgers—made with local favorites like Kentucky Legend ham and fresh-cracked eggs. They will serve the community at schools, factories, and events as the food truck builds on strong local support. The Owensboro Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Douglas Tait, the Hollywood stuntman known for playing Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees, will appear at Ghostly Productions’ free 'Kickoff to Halloween' event on Saturday—attendees will get autographs and photos while viewing screen-used props and enjoying food trucks and local vendors along St. Ann Street. The Owensboro Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. 60 widening project is nearing completion in Hancock County—motorists traveling west toward Daviess County have faced lane closures and road work for several months. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, local volleyball teams competed in the Apollo 2025 Summer Slamdown tournament as the E-Gals finished runners-up in the Silver Division while teams from Owensboro and Daviess County also played in competitive matches. Apollo beat Owensboro 2-0 and Thomas Nelson 2-1 before losing 2-0 to Tates Creek — standout players Avery Gray, Jessie Pate, and Jessica Lee led the effort. The Owensboro Times
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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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