Good morning, Owensboro.

An electrical equipment fire broke out Friday night at the former Elmer Smith Station site near the 4000 block of KY 144 — it was quickly contained by Owensboro firefighters and posed no danger to residents.

A new Starbucks opened inside the Hampton Inn & Suites (401 West 2nd Street) offering downtown visitors another spot for coffee and breakfast; it is open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Local community leaders join artists for the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art's 'Art by the Stars' gala on Saturday, Sept.

12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.—the benefit will feature collaborative artwork, auctions and a door-prize drawing at 6:15 p.m. along with a catered cocktail buffet.

Green River Distilling Co. will host a haunted tour of its historic distillery on Oct.

30 in Owensboro, offering guests a unique after-dark experience. The event features guided lantern-lit tours, costume contests, raffles and Halloween drinks at 10 Distillery Road.

Brey’s Early Learning building at 1945 Tamarack Road is up for lease as owners Jennifer and Donnie Brey transition toward retirement; they plan to offer morning early enrichment sessions during the change and hope a new tenant continues the facility’s role for children.

Martin Custom Building is launching Hunter’s Ridge Estates — a section featuring custom homes on wooded, one-acre-plus lots with walking trails and green-space common areas.

Visitors will tour the development during the Fall Parade of Homes later this fall, and a model home is set for the July 2027 Parade.

Owensboro Catholic beat Apollo 63-41 when Russ Boarman returned a kickoff for a touchdown and caught two passes.

Early turnovers helped build a 21-0 lead, while plays from Drew Miles, Noah Grant, and Braylon Coots added to the momentum in the season's first three games.

KG’s Hoop House, a 24/7 basketball training facility at 4099 Downwind Drive, will open this month to offer reserved training space for local players, coaches, and trainers; it features a half court and two Dr. Dish CT+ machines.