Good morning, Owensboro.

Sparky Pet Rescue of Kentucky will host its Mrs. Roper Romp fundraiser on Friday, Oct.

2 at The Riverpark Center Pop-up Bar on Daviess Street. Costumed participants (individuals, groups, dogs) can join a parade and scavenger hunt to raise funds for pet rescue and care.

Haunts of Owensboro ghost tours celebrate 20 years this fall.

The tours begin Oct. 2-3 at the Trinity Centre and continue at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home, Ghostly Productions and Cupola Club over successive weekends, with tickets at $15 and theatre nights at $20 + call 270-313-5596 to reserve a spot.

Owensboro man Adam Patterson will compete on FOX's '99 to Beat' tonight at 8:00 p.m. central—joining 99 contestants to vie for a $1 million prize.

His participation brings national attention to our community.

In the first quarter, Hancock County led with an average weekly wage of $1,780 while Jefferson and Fayette posted lower figures, showing strong workplace earnings and a legacy of industrial work along the Ohio River.

A contractor will begin work on the West Fifth Street Road bridge on Friday, Oct.

2 and continue through Sunday, Oct. 4 – crews will install a new steel beam to replace the one damaged during a truck crash last April, prompting overnight highway 60 closures.

Local farms are hosting fall attractions that include pumpkin picking, hayrides, and corn mazes starting now in the Tri-State region.

Owensboro residents can enjoy family-friendly outings with options for quick visits or full-day adventures.