Good morning, Owensboro.

Two local nonprofits received $100,000 grants from Impact100 Tuesday night — the Daniel Pitino Shelter will upgrade its security system while the Owensboro Regional Recovery men’s shelter will enhance its kitchen and laundry facilities to support recovery efforts.

Audubon Area Community Services will host its annual Veterans Fair at Owensboro Sportscenter on Oct.

8 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The free event brings over 20 organizations together to offer health care, employment, and other resources for veterans & military families.

Local artist Aaron Kizer will host Vol.

3 memento mori at the Convention Center on Oct. 30. Nineteen local artists will display work at this pay-what-you-can Halloween show with a costume contest and prizes + a reminder to live life fully.

A workplace comedy pilot is filming this month in Owensboro with Kentucky Sound Stage asking local residents to appear as extras.

Filming is set for Oct. 9 at Trunnell’s Farm Market starting around 11 a.m.—families and those 21 or older may email their details.

Comedian Trae Crowder, known for his popular 'Liberal Redneck' series, will perform his stand-up show at RiverPark Center on Feb.

20 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale at noon on Oct. 2 at the center's box office (open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

GOEDC named Emily Lester as director of marketing and special projects to lead its marketing and communications in Owensboro and Daviess County.

Lester, who brings over a decade of experience, will support projects aimed at boosting local economic development.

Emily Lester was named the new director of marketing and special projects for the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corp. she will lead local economic outreach — a move expected to boost business initiatives.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources records indicate an American badger was spotted in Daviess County; officials believe this may mean the species is expanding its range across Kentucky (ancient fossils confirm it once lived here).

Apollo volleyball has a 24-2 record, a 12-0 start, and a Gold Division win at the Summer Slam, with Avery Gray and Jessie Pate setting records.

The team now prepares for playoff challenges.