Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Owensboro.
🏘️ Community
Casey's Rides carnival returns to Owensboro on Oct.
16 at the old Towne Square Mall parking lot and will run through Oct. 24. Families can purchase $25 unlimited ride armbands + enjoy games, food and rides during fall break hours with cash available at the on-site ATM.
A photo celebrating an Owensboro Walmart employee's 44-year service went viral after posts mischaracterized the milestone as retirement.
The employee still works at the Frederica Street store and will celebrate 45-year service next month with cake, flowers, and a card from colleagues.
🎭 Culture
Deadwood Manor’s haunted house is back from Oct.
8 and offers a free, self guided walk-through with three scare levels featuring animatronics and live actors on weekends. It runs nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. through Halloween at 4661 Thruston Dermont Road & closes on time for neighbors.
🌲 Environment
Owensboro will expand its urban tree canopy in 10 city parks with an $84K grant from the Kentucky Division of Forestry.
City leaders said the funds will improve tree health, safety, and access, supporting ongoing efforts to protect the urban forest.
🏈 Sports
Today the Owensboro Catholic Lady Aces clinched the District Championship with a 2-0 win and Allie Marston scoring twice.
Marston — overcoming setbacks since joining in 2023 — led the team to its first district title since 2022.
Peter Mbayo led Owensboro boys' soccer to a 4-1 win over Daviess County today as his hat trick secured the team's third straight 9th District Championship.
The team now looks forward to the 3rd Region Tournament draw on Thursday.
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