Good morning, Owensboro.

WBKR is hosting its Yard Party on Friday, Sept.

18 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its studios on Frederica Street where Old Hickory is serving brisket lunch for $7 and offering a raffle for Nelly tickets (seat-back seats) to support the Daniel Pitino Shelter.

Owensboro Parks and Recreation officials announced that spray parks will remain open through Sept.

20 due to extended heat — giving residents extra time to cool off before the season ends.

United Airlines in partnership with SkyWest will begin service from Owensboro-Daviess Country Regional Airport to Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare this October.

Dulles flights start Tuesday, Oct. 13 (8:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m.), and Chicago flights begin Sunday, Oct. 25, offering easier domestic and international connections.

Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Tuesday to erase $250M in medical debt for qualifying Kentuckians & direct $2.5M to a nonprofit easing the financial strain, with eligible residents receiving relief letters automatically.

On Sept. 15, Apollo beat Owensboro Catholic 3-0 with a strong performance by Avery Gray, while Trinity (Whitesville) won 3-1 over Edmonson County led by Nina McDaniel.

These district matches highlighted standout plays from local athletes.