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Owensboro
Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Owensboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new tri-state yard sale guide is available today with events including the 31W Sale stretching from Louisville to Nashville and the Heartlands neighborhood sale in Owensboro. The guide lists times, locations, and details for bargain hunters to find hidden treasures—helping shoppers plan their weekend finds. WOMI Owensboro
- ➤ Last year, Wendell Foster's Forever a Difference Maker Gala and Auction raised a record $228,667 at the Owensboro Convention Center. The fundraiser showed strong local support for future charitable efforts. Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer
- ➤ Last night, Dwayne Casey returned to Kentucky to speak at the Cliff Hagan Boys and Girls Club's 42nd Annual Steak & Burger Dinner. He told local kids that dreams come true with hard work—urging support through donations and volunteering. The Owensboro Times
- ➤ Wendell Foster raised a record $239,317 at its Forever a Difference Maker Gala and Auction on Saturday. The funds support nearly 70,000 services given by the nonprofit—achieved with 400 silent auction items and 12 live auction packages. TriStateHomepage.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A teacher in Owensboro posted comments on social media after Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon. Owensboro Public Schools is investigating the posts—no further details of the remarks have been confirmed. 14 News
- ➤ Owensboro Public Schools are partnering with the YMCA for their Safety Around Water program where second graders from Sutton Elementary learn pool safety skills and non-swimmer rules. The YMCA will host five additional schools through October 9 — a step to help reduce drowning risks. TriStateHomepage.com
- ➤ Owensboro Middle School will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to launch the JAG program+Officials say the new program builds on the high school effort to help students get ready for college and careers. TriStateHomepage.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Warrick County Commissioners said Vann Park will remain closed until further notice as the EPA investigates a chemical fire at the PBTT manufacturing facility — residents are asked not to enter the park or fish in the pond since the closure also covers its walking trails, baseball and softball fields, and the Rivertown Pickleball Court. TriStateHomepage.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Daviess County Fiscal Court is hosting Tox Away Day for residents to safely dispose of hazardous household waste—held at the Daviess County Operations Center on Kentucky Highway 81 from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 27th with free participation for residents. 44 News
- ➤ The Daviess County Fiscal Court will hold a surplus auction next month at the Operations Center behind the County Highway Garage on October 3 at 9:00 a.m.—vehicles including dump trucks with a salt bed and snow plow, pickup trucks, passenger cars, motorcycles, and a go-kart can be previewed on October 2 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 14 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Owensboro Health hosted its third annual Emergency Preparedness Expo on Thursday, offering hands-on lessons in fire safety, outdoor survival, CPR and utility shut-offs to hundreds of community members—local agencies and school groups joined the event. The expo, a key part of National Preparedness Month, will be held again each year to help people learn what to do in an emergency. The Owensboro Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tonight, Apollo will play Hancock County after a close loss while Owensboro hosts Owensboro Catholic following a narrow win—coaches stress the need for strong defense and running plays. In addition, Daviess County will travel to Christian County and McLean County will host Hart County as both sides look to boost their season records. The Owensboro Times
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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.
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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.
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Orchard Music Fest
2-10 p.m. — Reid's Orchard — Enjoy a day filled with live local music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks.
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