Good morning, Owensboro.

A new Paw Pantry offering donated pet food for families will open on the west side next week and a low-cost rabies clinic for dogs and cats will run Saturday, Oct.

3 at the Health Center parking lot with vaccines and microchips available.

Toyotetsu Mid America is investing $41 million in its Owensboro plant to upgrade equipment & automation and secure nearly 640 local jobs; the expansion is expected to be finished in 2028.

Jaxon Eric, an Owensboro native and Louisville senior, was named head drum major for the Marching Cards last Friday against Villanova (a proud nod to his hometown) after auditioning in the spring and crediting his local mentors for his success.

Aaron Fitzgerald of Red Bull Air Force wowed Owensboro spectators on Saturday at the Air Show with an upside-down ride plus rolling maneuvers that excited the crowd.

The pilot, who has flown for years, safely performed daring flips in his aerobatic helicopter.

The West Side Nut Club launched a free mobile app that shows booth, ride & entertainment details for the Fall Festival on Franklin Street.

The event runs from Oct. 5 to 10, giving visitors a new way to plan their festival fun.

Trinity (Whitesville) beat McLean County 3-1 on September 14 and Owensboro won 3-0 over Breckinridge County, with standout plays by Ella Morris and Anna Travis as both teams prepare for district contests.