Good morning, Owensboro.

Dairy Queen on New Hartford Road in Owensboro is celebrating its 85th birthday with a deal that lets customers buy a small Blizzard for 85 cents with a $1 purchase on the DQ App until September 21—local fans can choose favorites like Pumpkin Pie and Caramel Toffee Cookie flavors.

DCSO officers arrested Cynthia Wilson, 62, after detectives searched her Owensboro home on Frayser Avenue on Friday and found an active synthetic marijuana lab with over 10 pounds of marijuana, chemicals, a loaded .38 handgun and drug paraphernalia — evidence that she now faces charges including trafficking, handgun possession and wanton endangerment.

On September 5, the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home on Frayser Avenue in Owensboro and shut down a drug lab by seizing chemicals, scales, a loaded handgun, and synthetic substances—resulting in the arrest of 62-year-old Cynthia Wilson who faces charges including trafficking synthetic drugs and wanton endangerment.

Steve-O is bringing his Crash and Burn Tour to Owensboro at RiverPark Center on November 23—tickets for the 18+ event go on sale Friday, September 12 at 10 a.m. CT.

Officials from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet delayed the lane closure on the southbound Twin Bridge by one day—work is now set to begin today at 6 p.m. Crews will work nightly from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.—the project is expected to finish by October 19 after addressing repair issues found in a late 2024 inspection.

Owensboro Times Pizza Week will run from September 19—28 with 28 restaurants serving creative whole pies instead of by-the-slice options, and a new dining guide with a map, photos, and descriptions has been released to help locals choose their favorites.

Residents will be able to vote online and support local eateries as the event unfolds.

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.

Jimmie Allen Live Performance

5:00 p.m. — Kentucky Sound Stage — $25 — Experience the incredible talents of Jimmie Allen up close in an unforgettable night of live music.

Financial Excellence for Nonprofits

1-6 p.m. — 3300 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY — Free entry — Gain practical skills and insights for managing nonprofit finances effectively.

Orchard Music Fest

2-10 p.m. — Reid's Orchard — Enjoy a day filled with live local music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks.